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Getting To Somersby Falls

Somersby Falls is a stunningly beautiful little walk in the Brisbane Waters National Park near Gosford in New South Wales. Getting there is very easy. From Sydney you follow the M1 north and take the Gosford exit towards the Australian National Reptile Park. From there you follow the signs to Somersby Falls.

Entry to the park is a nominal $8.00 per vehicle. You pay at a parking machine and display the docket on the dash-board of your car. The machine takes credit cards. This entry fee covers you for the whole day.

The car park has toilets, a picnic area and signage about the walks and the park.  The walk down to the falls is well constructed, with much of it being formed steps. However it can be wet and slippery, so wear good walking shoes or boots. The vegetation becomes more dense as you get closer to the bottom and you become enclosed in temperate rain forest of trees and ferns.

Somersby Falls

At the falls, if the water is low, you are able to walk up to the water to take some wonderful photos. Be careful as this area is very rocky and slippery. It is possible to walk downstream a small distance but you need to be sure of your footing as you will need to climb up and down rocks.

Climbing back up the path to the car park can be tiring, so don’t rush, stop look around and take in the beautiful scenery.

If you want to make a day of your visit to the area, the Gosford Glyphs and Bulgandry Aboriginal Rock Art are nearby.