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Part of Australia's Great Dividing Ranges which run inland along our east coast, the Southern Highlands are a wonderland in which to commune with nature. The inherent beauty of highlands is well evidenced here with lush valleys, precipitous ranges and cool, clear waterways. National Parks and reserves have ensured these beautiful areas will be protected for your and future generations' appreciation. Morton National Park Fitzroy Falls Belmore Falls Carrington Falls Wombeyan Caves Others    |
Morton National ParkUnchanged for thousands of years, the Morton National Park will take you back to a time before man made his impression on the landscape.Valleys walled by steep rocky gorges and forested by Australian native trees await your exploration. Many lookouts and graded walking tracks are established and hikers of all ages and ability will find this park one of the most pristine and diverse in all of Australia. Native flora and fauna abound. Our many varieties of palms and ferns, majestic old growth gums, golden wattles and hundreds of other beautiful species of plant life together with the vast range of birdcalls floating through the valleys and from the tops of the mountains, provide relaxing surroundings for a one hour bush walk or a three day hike. The kookaburras laugh from the treetops, they're so happy to live here sharing their skies with our colourful parrots and soaring eagles. Kangaroos, wallabies, possums, lyrebirds, bowerbirds, echidnas and more all call this park home. The southern reaches of the Morton National Park are in the Shoalhaven and Clyde Coast areas. The northern boundaries are easily accessed from the Southern Highlands. The two main entrances for visitors to this region are from Bundanoon and Fitzroy Falls, both south of Moss Vale. Many easily accessed and spectacular waterfalls drop in this park. Read on ... To List of Natural Attractions at Top of Page |
Fitzroy Falls The most famous of the Southern Highlands waterfalls, Fitzroy Falls are the location of a new Visitor Information Centre run by our National Parks and Wildlife Service. Here you will find information from expert staff on all aspects of our national parks, reserves etc in the Southern Highlands and on the South Coast.You can arrange guided tours if required of falls, walking tracks and lookouts and a cafe and other facilities are also available seven days. The Fitzroy Falls themselves are very easily accessible, less than one hundred metres from the carpark. These falls drop over eighty metres past sandstone cliffs, splash with might onto the black rocks below then continue in another fall nearly forty metres into the rainforest valley below. Walking tracks around the falls provide spectacular views from their well placed lookouts of the falls and valley scenery. Other, lesser known sets of falls can be found by following these walking tacks, including the beautiful Twin Falls well worth the relatively short walk. Fitzroy Falls are arguably the number one attraction in the Southern Highlands and anyone who has seen them can tell you why. To List of Natural Attractions at Top of Page |
Belmore FallsThe Belmore Falls are accessed by road either from Fitzroy Falls or from the township of Robertson. Walking tracks and picnic facilities have been established as have spectacular escarpment lookouts to view the falls and the neighbouring valleys.The falls plunge into two separate rock pools which splits the falls into two further drops which in turn cascade deep into the valley below. To List of Natural Attractions at Top of Page |
Carrington FallsThese falls are another of our beautiful natural attractions offering walking tracks, lookouts and picnic facilities.Access is less than ten kilometres east of Robertson on the Jamberoo Road. Carrington Falls are located in the Budderoo National Park on the northern side of Kangaroo Valley. They fall fifty metres and can be appreciated from many spots on the walking trails which include a trail especially established for disabled people. To List of Natural Attractions at Top of Page |
Wombeyan CavesJust over an hour from the main towns of the Southern Highlands are the Wombeyan Caves, a system of underground caverns to fascinate visitors of all ages. Wombeyan is the local Aboriginal name for "caves in the hills". These spectacular limestone caves, which are open seven days include Wollondilly, Junction, Mulwaree and Kooringa, and all offer guided tours. The fifth cave, the Figtree Cave has facilities for you to conduct your own guided excursion into this underground world.The limestone formations in the caves are diverse and alluring with alien delicate shapes precariously hanging from the roof or rising from the floor. The light creates a display that will make you wonder if you're dreaming in some secret pychedelic hideaway. The caves are administered by the Caves Reserve Trust and other facilities available include accommodation, kiosk, picnic and barbeque facilities, camping etc To List of Natural Attractions at Top of Page |
OthersTwo nature reserves are also easily found in the Southern Highlands and the Glow Worm Glen is also nearby.One of these, the Robertson Nature Reserve is a sanctuary for the last remaining remnants of Yarrawa Brush. To List of Natural Attractions at Top of Page
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