Fitzroy Falls: Waterfall, Lookouts and Walking Tracks

At Fitzroy Falls, water plunges almost 100 m over striking sandstone cliffs into the gorge below. You can experience the area from several perspectives: one lookout is near the Visitor Centre, other tracks follow the cliff edge, and the East Rim and Wildflower walking tracks have a stated walking time and pass through a variety of landscapes. There is also a picnic area, information about local culture and nature, and a guided tour with a set date range. Whether you mainly want to see the waterfall, hike or cycle can shape the focus of your stay.

Waterfall and Lookouts

The Fitzroy Falls lookout is 150 m from the Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre and is accessible via a raised boardwalk. This leads to a platform at the edge of the cliff. The Warragong lookout is 1.25 km from the Visitor Centre and offers a side view of Fitzroy Falls. The two lookouts therefore differ both in their distance from the Visitor Centre and in their perspective on the waterfall.

The West Rim walking track follows the western edge of the horseshoe-shaped cliff to Renown lookout. Along the track, lookouts offer sweeping views across deep river valleys and waterfalls. The views here therefore also take in the valleys and the landscape beyond the single waterfall.

Walking Between Lookouts and Landscapes

The East Rim and Wildflower walking tracks are 6.7 km return. The recommended duration is two to three hours; the difficulty grade is 3. Distance, estimated time and difficulty provide different points of reference for planning. The first 1.25 km section of these tracks is known as the Wildflower walk and is an easy stroll through the landscape of Morton National Park.

The East Rim and Wildflower walking tracks pass through dry eucalypt forests, grassland, heathland and rainforest areas with abundant birdlife. As well as the route itself, different vegetation types and birdlife are part of the character of this walk.

Picnics, Nature Information and a Guided Tour

The Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre offers information about the local culture of Aboriginal People, wildlife and birdwatching. At the Fitzroy Falls picnic area, you can barbecue beside the waterfall. A short track from there also leads to Fitzroy Falls and lookouts over the cliff.

The Fitzroy Falls nature tour starts at the Fitzroy Falls picnic area and follows an easy track and a raised boardwalk to lookouts on the cliff. Guides talk about the plants, wildlife and unique ecosystems of this landscape. The tour also offers insights into the history and connection of Aboriginal People with the land in this area. Tour dates are scheduled for the period from 5 September 2026 to 30 January 2027; check the specific dates before you travel.

Compare Walking and Cycling

The Fitzroy Falls to Kangaroo Valley cycling route has a different focus: some sections are steep, and the ride is considered challenging. By contrast, the East Rim and Wildflower walking tracks are listed as 6.7 km return, with a recommended duration of two to three hours. The practical planning details therefore differ: steep sections define the cycling route, while the walking tracks have a stated distance and timeframe.

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