Somersby Falls walking track

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Somersby Falls walking track
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Brisbane Water National Park

5 current alerts · Checked 14 Oct 2026, 2:05 am

  • Elsewhere in the parkClosed areas

    Partial closure Piles Creek Loop Walking Track

    Part of Piles Creek Loop Walking Track will be closed while rockfall investigations and mitigation works are undertaken.

    The closed area is between the suspension bridge and Bundilla Lookout on the western side of Piles Creek.

    Areas that will remain open are:

    • Piles Creek Loop Walking Track on the eastern side of Piles Creek
    • Access to the Great North Walk from Girrakool Picnic Area
    • Bundilla Lookout

    Barriers and signage are in place around the closed area.

    Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.

About

Starting at one of the most spectacular and popular rest stops on the NSW Central Coast – Somersby Falls picnic area – Somersby Falls walking track winds down to the bottom of the falls along a graceful 100 metre path, with lookout stops along the way. This is a great walk at any time of year, but it really shines in the summer months, when the cool spray offers a respite from the heat, and after heavy rains, when the falls are particularly striking. Be sure to bring your camera and keep an eye out for local wildlife, including water dragons, frogs and goannas. If you look up, you may even spot a kookaburra – birdwatching is terrific here, so don’t forget binoculars either. After visiting the bottom of the falls, return to the picnic area and pass the remainder of the day in the cool shade of a tree over a long lunch.

Brisbane Water National Park · Sydney and surrounds

Somersby Falls walking track in Brisbane Water National Park runs through rainforest to the bottom of Somersby Falls. It starts at Somersby Falls picnic area, a popular Central Coast rest stop near Gosford.

Difficulty
Grade 3 · Moderate
Distance
0.8km return
Time
30 - 36min
Accessibility
No wheelchair access
Entry
Park entry fees apply

What to bring

  • Drinking water
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen

Plan your walk

Access, facilities and practical details.

Frequently asked questions

9 questions

Before you set off

Opening times

7am to 8pm daylight savings time, or 7am to 6pm at all other times

Get in touch

Park office

02 4320 4200

Where you'll be

Somersby Falls Road

Somersby NSW 2250