Belmore Falls
About Belmore Falls
The Belmore Falls is a plunge waterfall with three drops on the Barrengarry Creek in the Southern Highlands and Illawarra regions of New South Wales, Australia. Location and featuresLocated approximately south of the town of, the falls descend from the Illawarra escarpment at an elevation of above sea level into the northern end of Kangaroo Valley within the Morton National Park. Descending over three drops, the waterfalls range in height between 77- and are best viewed from the Hindmarsh Lookout, accessible via a short walk from a road heading south east from Burrawang. The falls were named after Somerset Lowry-Corry, 4th Earl Belmore the then-Governor of New South Wales.
Belmore Falls Description
The Belmore Falls is a plunge waterfall with three drops on the Barrengarry Creek in the Southern Highlands and Illawarra regions of New South Wales, Australia. Location and featuresLocated approximately south of the town of, the falls descend from the Illawarra escarpment at an elevation of above sea level into the northern end of Kangaroo Valley within the Morton National Park. Descending over three drops, the waterfalls range in height between 77- and are best viewed from the Hindmarsh Lookout, accessible via a short walk from a road heading south east from Burrawang. The falls were named after Somerset Lowry-Corry, 4th Earl Belmore the then-Governor of New South Wales.
Reviews
Great views of both kangaroo valley and Waterfalls, it's a little off the "beaten track" but well worth the visit, in sealed and narrow roads may deter some visitors but if you take it slow, it's well worth the drive. One of the southern Highlands hidden gems
Great easy Walk with beautiful scenery.. worth the while.
Update: there's a hidden track to the falls! Find the chicken wire fence with a sign that says Danger, cliff edge ahead. Jump over that and enjoy! Be careful as it's not a maintained track.
Small little walk with a great view. Nice and quiet spot to lunch at as well - bring your own food. Fitzroy Falls lookout is about 15 minutes drive from here, so you can visit both in a day!
Belmore is becoming increasingly popular. It isn't as 'managed' as Fitzroy Falls but for my money is far more attractive. It's a multi-level waterfall with many different lookouts so you can view it at all perspectives. There are several tracks to the base of the falls, but the one you need to use is at the Hindmarsh Lookout end, not (as I thought!) the second lookout.
Nice secluded double falls. Not very touristy and with little signage for the more adventurous. Jump over the correct fence and you can find this secret track to the middle pool between falls. Jump over the wrong one and the track will lead you to a cliff face (where we ended up). Still, it was fun hike with the sound of water in the distance. The top of the falls is also accessible if you drive further down the road. Just don't fall over!
Absolutely amazing area, came across it by accident when taking the scenic route to Jamberoo. Was good to wash my battered feet in after a long, leech-filled bush walk.
The hidden track to the bottom of Belmore Falls starts at Hindmarsh Lookout carpark and is approximately 30mins one way. It's an old track that has been closed off so be cautious and enter at your own risk. It can get really slippery during rainfall and wet seasons. To find the hidden track, park at Hindmarsh Lookout carpark. There you'll find two picnic tables and a track 45 degrees to your right that leads to a fence. Walk 10m down the fence until you find yourself standing on a flat rock. On your right, you'll see a clearing. This is the start of the track.
Dangerous walk down. But lovely location. Bit crowded though now...The power of social media.