Lower & Upper Waterfall from Mitcham

5 h to 7 h 30 min

15.9 km
circuit

↑ 540 m
↓ -541 m

Hard track
Starting from the intersection of Northbrook Avenue and Chelmsford Avenue, Mitcham, this walk gives you a good taste of Brownhill Creek Recreation Park. This track has a good balance of elevation and breathtaking scenery. Visitors can admire the magnificent 300+ years old river red gums. This place is a beautiful spot to visit in winter, especially after rainfall. The creek flows in full force, and the waterfall cascades down, creating a refreshing and peaceful atmosphere. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash. Kau­r­na Abo­rig­i­nal People used to camp, gather and hunt here. The valley slopes are covered in blue gum trees, while the park also is home to a threatened ecosystem of greybox grassy woodland. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
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Safer Bushwalks
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Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
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Getting There
Transport options and directions
Start From the Northbrook Avenue (-34.9840865,138.6246245)
Mode Car
DirectionsFrom Cross Road, A3, Highgate.
  • Turn on to Fullarton Road, B28 then drive for 2.1 km
  • Turn left onto Neweys Road and drive for another 285 m
  • Turn slight left onto Northbrook Avenue and drive for another 125 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Turn map Directions & comments
From the Northbrook Avenue Start (a walking track).
After another 60 m turn right.
After another 900 m head through the bicycle barrier.
After another 25 m (from the Brown Hill Creek Road) turn right, to head along Brown Hill Creek Road (a residential road).
After another 10 m pass the picnic table (10 m on your left).
After another 15 m (from the Brown Hill Creek Road) continue straight, to head along Brown Hill Creek Road.
After another 15 m pass the car park (4 m on your left).
After another 15 m (from the Brown Hill Creek Road) turn left (a walking track).
After another 10 m (from the Yurrebilla Trail) continue straight.
After another 30 m cross the ford.
After another 250 m continue straight.
After another 55 m pass the picnic table (20 m on your right).
After another 15 m cross the ford.
After another 25 m pass the picnic table (9 m on your right).
After another 20 m veer left.
After another 65 m pass the car park (15 m on your right).
After another 235 m cross the ford.
From the Brownhill Creek continue straight.
After another 290 m pass the car park (40 m on your right).
After another 195 m cross the ford.
From the Brownhill Creek continue straight.
After another 200 m turn right.
After another 7 m (from the Brown Hill Creek Road) turn left, to head along Brown Hill Creek Road (a residential road).
After another 7 m (at the intersection of Brown Hill Creek Road & Tilleys Hill Road) continue straight, to head along Brown Hill Creek Road.
After another 125 m pass the car park (on your right).
After another 20 m cross the bridge (about 5 m long)
After another 460 m cross the ford (about 8 m long)
From the Yurrebilla Trail veer left, to head along Yurrebilla Trail.
After another 110 m (at the intersection of Brown Hill Creek Road & Yurrebilla Trail) continue straight, to head along Brown Hill Creek Road (a residential road).
After another 520 m (from the Brown Hill Creek Road) continue straight, to head along Brown Hill Creek Road.
After another 335 m (at the intersection of Pony Ridge Trail & Brown Hill Creek Road) turn right, to head along Pony Ridge Trail (a steps).
Then head up the steps (about 35 m long)
After another 790 m (at the intersection of Pony Ridge Road & Pony Ridge Trail) continue straight, to head along Pony Ridge Road (a residential road).
After another 65 m (from the Pony Ridge Road) continue straight, to head along Pony Ridge Road.
After another 215 m turn left.
After another 100 m continue straight.
After another 25 m (from the Wilyawa Track) continue straight, to head along Wilyawa Track.
After another 90 m head through/around the gate.
After another 60 m cross the ford.
From the Wilyawa Track continue straight, to head along Wilyawa Track.
After another 580 m (at the intersection of Workanda Track & Wilyawa Track) continue straight, to head along Workanda Track.
After another 280 m (from the Workanda Track) continue straight, to head along Workanda Track.
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This side trip takes you to a lookout where you can get a pleasing view of the Lower Waterfall. To start this optional side trip turn sharp right here. On returning from this side trip veer left when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 310 m (at the intersection of Workanda Track & Yurrebilla Trail) continue straight, to head along Workanda Track.
After another 85 m (at the intersection of Waterfall Hike & Workanda Track) turn left, to head along Waterfall Hike (a walking track).
After another 205 m (from the Waterfall Hike) veer left, to head along Waterfall Hike.
After another 235 m (from the Waterfall Hike) continue straight, to head along Waterfall Hike.
After another 670 m pass the "Upper Waterfall" (10 m on your left).
After another 5 m come to the "Upper Waterfall" (15 m on your left).
From the Waterfall Hike continue straight.
After another 20 m (from the Yulti Wirra Track) turn left, to head along Yulti Wirra Track (a vehicle track).
After another 125 m (from the Yulti Wirra Track) turn right (a walking track).
After another 380 m (from the Queens Jubilee Drive) continue straight, to head along Queens Jubilee Drive (a vehicle track).
After another 170 m (at the intersection of Queens Jubilee Drive & Waterfall Hike) continue straight, to head along Queens Jubilee Drive.
After another 165 m (from the Queens Jubilee Drive) turn right.
After another 30 m continue straight.
After another 145 m (from the Yulti Wirra Track) continue straight (a walking track).
After another 55 m (from the Waterfall Hike) turn left, to head along Waterfall Hike.
After another 235 m (from the Waterfall Hike) veer right, to head along Waterfall Hike.
After another 205 m (at the intersection of Workanda Track & Waterfall Hike) turn right, to head along Workanda Track (a vehicle track).
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This side trip takes you to a lookout where you can get a pleasing view of the Lower Waterfall. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip error >360 when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 85 m (at the intersection of Workanda Track & Yurrebilla Trail) continue straight, to head along Workanda Track.
After another 310 m (from the Workanda Track) continue straight, to head along Workanda Track.
After another 280 m (at the intersection of Wilyawa Track & Workanda Track) continue straight, to head along Wilyawa Track.
After another 580 m (from the Wilyawa Track) continue straight, to head along Wilyawa Track.
After another 145 m (from the Wilyawa Track) continue straight.
After another 25 m continue straight.
After another 100 m turn right.
After another 215 m (from the Pony Ridge Road) continue straight, to head along Pony Ridge Road.
After another 65 m (at the intersection of Pony Ridge Trail & Pony Ridge Road) continue straight, to head along Pony Ridge Trail (a walking track).
After another 820 m (at the intersection of Brown Hill Creek Road & Pony Ridge Trail) turn left, to head along Brown Hill Creek Road (a residential road).
After another 335 m (from the Brown Hill Creek Road) continue straight, to head along Brown Hill Creek Road.
After another 520 m (at the intersection of Yurrebilla Trail & Brown Hill Creek Road) continue straight, to head along Yurrebilla Trail (a highway|bridleway).
After another 110 m (from the Yurrebilla Trail) veer right, to head along Yurrebilla Trail.
Then cross the ford (about 8 m long)
After another 460 m cross the bridge (about 5 m long)
After another 150 m (from the Brown Hill Creek Road) turn right (a footpath).
After another 7 m turn left.
After another 200 m (from the Brownhill Creek) continue straight.
After another 480 m (from the Brownhill Creek) continue straight.
After another 285 m veer right.
After another 45 m (from the Brownhill Creek) continue straight.
After another 65 m continue straight.
After another 255 m (from the Brownhill Creek) continue straight.
After another 20 m (from the Yurrebilla Trail) continue straight.
After another 10 m (from the Brown Hill Creek Road) turn right, to head along Brown Hill Creek Road (a residential road).
After another 30 m (from the Brown Hill Creek Road) continue straight, to head along Brown Hill Creek Road.
After another 25 m (from the Brown Hill Creek Road) turn left (a service road).
After another 930 m turn left.
Continue another 60 m to find from the Northbrook Avenue at the end.

This side trip takes you to a lookout where you can get a pleasing view of the Lower Waterfall.
Turn map Directions & comments
At the intersection of Yurrebilla Trail & Workanda Track Start heading along Yurrebilla Trail (a walking track).
After another 185 m (from the Yurrebilla Trail) turn right.
After another 10 m cross the bridge (about 7 m long)
After another 30 m pass the "Lower Waterfall" (20 m on your left).
Then come to "Lower Waterfall".
Continue another 0 m to find Lower Waterfall at the end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 235 m to the main route.
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Terrain
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Lower & Upper Waterfall from Mitcham


Grading
Class 4/6
Hard track
Length 15.9 km
Time 5 h to 7 h 30 min
Quality of track Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient Very steep (4/6)
Signage Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Infrastructure Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
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