Gerringong Falls Walk

Starting from the car park at the end of Budderoo Plateau Road, Budderoo National Park, this walk takes you to Gerringong Falls and back via the Gerringong Falls Walk. This moderately easy walk meanders through Budderoo National Park to the top of Gerringong Falls, an impressive 180-metre-high, two-tier waterfall in the stunning Southern Highlands. The walk combines the Budderoo Track and Hersey Fire Trail, which are both fairly flat, wide and easy to follow, suitable for walking or cycling. The walk initially follows the Budderoo Track through dense bushland characteristic of the Southern Highlands, with colourful displays of wildflowers in spring. At around the 6km mark, the walk begins following the Hersey Fire Trail, which descends gently towards Gerringong Falls. Near the top of the falls, instead of crossing Gerringong Creek, it's recommended that walkers follow the narrow trail to the left, which leads to a spectacular vantage point overlooking the falls. There are also several swimming spots at the top of the falls. Although it's possible to scramble down to the bottom of the falls, this should only be attempted by highly experienced bushwalkers. This walk consists of wide and narrow, gently undulating walking trails and fire tracks, with uneven natural surfaces and compacted natural surfaces, suitable for average fitness levels. 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 Tips on staying safe on track
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.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start From the Budderoo Plateau Road (-34.6462069,150.7000115)
Mode Car
Directions From , Albion Park Rail.

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the car park at the end of Budderoo Plateau Road, Budderoo National Park, head past the vehicle access gate and follow the wide fire track ahead, passing a green 'Budderoo National Park' sign (to your left). Follow the Budderoo Track ahead and continue the Gerringong Falls Walk.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Budderoo Plateau Road Start heading along Budderoo Plateau Road (a vehicle track). Find the car park at the start. After another 15 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 2.8 km (from the Budderoo Fire Trail) continue straight, to head along Budderoo Fire Trail.
	After another 390 m (from the Budderoo Fire Trail) continue straight, to head along Budderoo Fire Trail.
	After another 500 m (from the Budderoo Fire Trail) continue straight, to head along Budderoo Fire Trail.
	After another 1.5 km (from the Budderoo Fire Trail) continue straight, to head along Budderoo Fire Trail.
	After another 670 m (at the intersection of Hersey Fire Trail & Budderoo Fire Trail) turn right, to head along Hersey Fire Trail. After another 40 m head through/around the gate.
	Continue another 2.7 km to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 8.6 km to get back to the start.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Gerringong Falls Walk

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	17.2 km
Time	4 h to 6 h

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

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  Thursday 22 May
  
  18°C
  Rain.
  100% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of rain. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h turning easterly in the early afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures between 14 and 18.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
  
  Friday 23 May
  
  17°C → 21°C
  Rain.
  95% chance of rain
  15 → 70mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of rain, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Heavy falls possible near the coast. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds east to northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h shifting west to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 21.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Saturday 24 May
  
  14°C → 21°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the morning. Winds west to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching between 16 and 21.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Sunday 25 May
  
  13°C → 21°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching between 16 and 21.
  
  Monday 26 May
  
  13°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Tuesday 27 May
  
  12°C → 17°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Wednesday 28 May
  
  11°C → 19°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
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Alerts
- Budderoo National Park alerts
  Other planned events: Budderoo Track Maintenance
  The Budderoo Track will be undergoing maintenance from 8/05/2025. The track will remain open, however visitors may encounter machinery on the track. Signage will be in place and there may be short periods where the track is not passable. Track maintenance should be completed by the end of May, however, this will be weather dependant.
  
  Other planned events: 1080 fox ground baiting program
  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting a continual and ongoing 1080 ground baiting program for the control of foxes from Thursday 12 December 2024 to Wednesday 11 June 2025.
  The program targets target foxes in the Carrington Falls, Budderoo Plateau, Knights Hill and Barren Grounds areas. Bait stations are located on NPWS estate and Crown road reserves with permissions. Both buried baits and Canid Pest Ejectors are used in this program.
  The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, particularly the threatened species within these areas.
  1080 baiting signs are at all entries to the baiting location. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices.
  Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Fitzroy Falls office on 02 4887 8244 or send an email.
  
  Closed areas: Lyrebird Loop walk partial closure
  Lyrebird Loop walk is partially closed until further notice due to flood damage. This closure affects the start of the Lyrebird Loop walk, which restricts wheelchair access.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For any further information, please contact the NPWS Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 02 4236 0469.
  
  Closed areas: Access to the base of Gerringong Falls is prohibited
  Access to the base of Gerringong Falls is prohibited.
  The area around and down to the base of the Gerringong Falls has loose rocks, steep cliffs and unstable ground surface making it dangerous to access. The walk will remain permanently closed to the public to protect visitor safety.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local Area at [email protected] or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
  
  Closed areas: Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe closed
  Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe is closed until further notice. Light refreshments and hot beverages are available for purchase from Minnamurra Rainforest Centre.
  For further information contact Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 02 4236 0469.
  
  Other incidents: Minnamurra Rainforest may close at short notice
  Minnamurra Rainforest is a popular location and will close at short notice if needed. This is to ensure visitation levels do not exceed safe capacity or due to the carpark reaching capacity.
  NPWS encourages you to plan your visit outside of peak periods of 11am to 2pm.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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