Horton Falls National Park
Overview
Visit Horton Falls National Park, tucked away on the eastern foothills of the Nandewar Range. About 40mins from Barraba, you’ll be treated to spectacular waterfall and rugged cliff views.
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A great daytrip from Tamworth, Horton Falls National Park protects the headwaters of the Gwydir River. It’s divided by the tranquil Horton River, characterised by pools, cascades, gorges and the dramatic Horton Falls that drop 83m.
Your best chance to view these majestic falls is spring through to autumn, when the weather is warmer and the river is flowing after local rainfall. It’s also a great time to see vibrant wildflower displays of native bluebells and guinea flowers.
If you’re a keen photographer, make the short 100m stroll to Horton Falls lookout. Here, you can capture the perfect shot of the Horton River cascading into the deep valley below. If the sight of all this water makes you keen for a cool, refreshing dip, take a scenic 250m walk to the magical Upper Falls, where water cascades over small rocky cliffs into a delightful swimming hole.
Keep your eyes peeled for the many bird species that reside here. You might spot turquoise parrots feeding on grasses or eastern yellow robins sitting on low branches in the woodlands. At the end of an action-packed day, hunker down at the rustic Horton Falls campground.
Highlights in this park
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Horton Falls campground and picnic area
Tucked away in the rugged foothills of the Nendewar Range is Horton Falls campground and picnic area. With just 2 campsites, nature lovers can explore...
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Upper Falls picnic area
Upper Falls picnic area is in Horton Falls National Park near Horton Falls campground and picnic area. It’s a great spot to stop for a snack when you ...
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Horton Falls lookout
Horton Falls lookout is in Horton Falls National Park near Horton Falls campground and picnic area. The lookout is a great vantage point for viewing t...
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General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
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Contact
- in the Country NSW region
Horton Falls National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Narrabri office
02 6792 7300
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. - Level 1, 100 Maitland Street, Narrabri NSW 2390. Accessible via Dewhurst Street.
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Email: npws.barwon@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Narrabri office