Falls Walking Track

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-30.1193838,153.1505674)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Pacific Highway, M1 Turn on to Solitary Islands Way Exit then drive for 180 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Solitary Islands Way and drive for another 250 m At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Pacific Highway Onramp and drive for another 2.4 km Keep left onto Solitary Islands Way Exit and drive for another 400 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Solitary Islands Way and drive for another 490 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Solitary Islands Way and drive for another 490 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Solitary Islands Way and drive for another 1.7 km At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Pullen Street and drive for another 3.1 km Keep left onto Woolgoolga Creek Road and drive for another 1 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 15 m to find the car park. After another 30 m head through/around the gate. Then pass the sign. After another 120 m head through/around the gate.
	Continue another 1.4 km to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 1.6 km to get back to the start. A waterfall.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Falls Walking Track

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	3.1 km
Time	1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Coffs Harbour Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Wednesday 23 Jul
  
  21°C
  Showers. Possible storm.
  80% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm during this afternoon and evening. Winds north to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the evening then becoming southwesterly 20 to 25 km/h in the late evening.
  Fire Danger: No Rating
  UV Alert: Sun protection 10:40am to 1:10pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
  
  Thursday 24 Jul
  
  8°C → 19°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h tending southerly in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening.
  
  Friday 25 Jul
  
  5°C → 20°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening.
  
  Saturday 26 Jul
  
  9°C → 20°C
  Showers.
  90% chance of rain
  2 → 10mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. Winds north to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h.
  
  Sunday 27 Jul
  
  9°C → 20°C
  Sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Slight chance of a shower, most likely during the morning. Sunny day. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h.
  
  Monday 28 Jul
  
  7°C → 21°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending westerly during the day.
  
  Tuesday 29 Jul
  
  5°C → 20°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Winds west to northwesterly and light increasing to 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- National parks closed due to impacts of severe weather
  Woolgoolga Creek picnic area Diggers Beach Cod Hole campground and picnic area Box Ridge walking track End Peak walking track Solitary Islands coastal walk Bundageree Rainforest walk Muttonbird Island Outdoor learning space Moonpar Forest drive Beech lookout Bundageree Creek lookout Woolgoolga Beach and Headland Summit walking track Yarriabini lookout Moonee Creek canoe route Bindarray picnic area Bonville Creek Falls walking track 1st Bay campground Warrell Creek 2nd Bay campground New England Wilderness walk Cedar Park picnic area Woolgoolga Lake Bluff loop picnic area Bongil picnic area Arrawarra Headland Look At Me Now Headland walk Tuckers Rocks Cottage Orara Escarpment 4WD touring route Bluff loop walking track The Junction campground Kosekai lookout Eastern Side lookout Rainforest walk Coachwood loop track Mobong walking track Sherwood Forest drive Way Way Creek Road drive Norman Jolly picnic area Bongil picnic area The Pines picnic area Bangalore Falls walking track Platypus Flat campground Cascade mountain bike trail Doon Goonge campground Bongil Beach Mullaway Beach and Headland Waterfall Way scenic drive Vista Point picnic area Pine Creek paddle route Muurlay Baamgala cycle trails Dammerels history walk Emerald Beach Plateau Circuit loop trail
  
  Following recent severe weather across the Coffs Coast area most national parks, campgrounds, walking tracks and day use areas will remain closed for safety. Parks will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess and make areas safe.
  
  For up-to-date roads information check Live Traffic NSW
  
  For more information contact the local park office.
  
  Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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