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Two waterfalls on the Apsley River in New South Wales, Australia
Photo: Cgoodwin, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Giant waterfall and gorge – that sums Apsley Falls in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park – a mid-sized precinct centring around the falls of its same name in the southern New England region of New South Wales. Although it is part of Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, it has no direct connection to any other part of the park – via car or foot – and in practice, is a park of its own.
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McMillan Lookout
The main lookout where you can see Apsley Falls in its glory with its 123-metre-high drop – not much else to do other than enjoy the waterfall which in itself is the experience. Occasionally after heavy rain the mist from the waterfall may cross the gorge; make sure not to get your cameras wet!
Well, the water from Apsley Gorge has to flow somewhere; that somewhere is this tiny innocuous deep-plunge pool just further down along with great views of the gorge.
1987 marked a massive landslide that resulted in the giant slate walls in Apsley Gorge. A smaller landslide also added to this in 2005. The result of this is you being able to see massive gorge and the immense natural beauty that stemmed from it.
The final lookout along the walk further down – not much is unique about this lookout compared to the other three, except the colours of the walls which are to be admired.
A nice small neat suspension bridge with a good view of the stream before the falls. Just don't jump on it when others around...
Very much a companion to Apsley Main Falls Lookout along the Gorge Rim Cct, except the views of the waterfall are a lot more clearer from here and you also get uninterrupted views of the gorge.
Similar to Oxley and Lower Pool Lookouts but provides better views of the lower drop and the gorge, especially views that you cannot see from the other side of the gorge.
Another lookout but with an even nicer view of the lower falls compared to the previous two lookouts.
This lookout is very similar in nature to Landslide and Lions Lookouts on the Gorge Rim Circuit – however, unlike the other lookouts on this track, you're more likely to get better views from Lions Lookout than here.
Contains 14 campsites, all of which are marked. The campsite also has additional exclusive picnic tables and barbecue facilities.
The park is only accessible by car, but can be reached by 2WD all-year as all the park's roads are sealed.
Read in the guideThe core part of the park is no greater than 3 km across by foot; you can get around most of the park by foot, though from the campground you do have the option to drive a few hundred metres to get closer to the falls…
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