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About Ellenborough Falls
Ellenborough Falls is claimed to be the longest single-drop waterfall in the Southern Hemisphere, plunging approximately 200 m in a single drop from the Bulga Plateau into the Ellenborough Valley below. The falls are located near Elands in the Manning Valley and can be viewed from a clifftop lookout or from the base after a steep 2.4 km descending track. The surrounding forest is lush subtropical rainforest.
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Ellenborough Falls is claimed to be the longest single-drop waterfall in the Southern Hemisphere, plunging approximately 200 m in a single drop from the Bulga Plateau into the Ellenborough Valley below. The falls are located near Elands in the Manning Valley and can be viewed from a clifftop lookout or from the base after a steep 2.4 km descending track. The surrounding forest is lush subtropical rainforest.
History & Significance
Ellenborough Falls is a significant natural landmark on the Mid North Coast of NSW, claimed to be the longest single-drop waterfall in the Southern Hemisphere at approximately 200 metres. The falls plunge from the Bulga Plateau into the Ellenborough Valley, carved through subtropical rainforest over geological time. The site has become an important regional attraction for its dramatic landscape and geological significance.
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Warnings
Getting There
Drive 300 km north of Sydney via Pacific Highway then Bucketts Way. Turn at Elands off Oxley Highway (Wauchope to Walcha road). Follow signs 14 km to the falls.
Parking
Free parking available at the clifftop lookout. Capacity not specified, but suitable for day visitors. Accessible parking for those with mobility difficulties using the lookout platform.
Visitor Tips
- •Visit on a clear day with recent rainfall for the most dramatic curtain of water. The base track return is 4.8 km and takes 2–3 hours.
Quick Facts
At a Glance
The Place
- Significance
- State
Plan Your Visit
- Entry
- Free
- Duration
- 1–3 hours
- Best Time
- Year-round; winter–spring for maximum flow
- Hours
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Location
- Region
- Mid North Coast / Manning Valley
- State
- New South Wales
Good to Know
Highlights
Activities
Family & Visitor Info
- Ages
- All ages for lookout viewing; best for ages 8+ and adults with good fitness for base track descent
- Shade/Cover
- Good shade/cover
- Pram Friendly
- No
Food & Drink
Bring your own food and water; picnic area available at top near lookout
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