Tuross 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	(-36.2239072,149.5203018)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Badja Road, Countegany. Turn on to Badja Forest Road then drive for 4.5 km Turn right onto Peters Road and drive for another 1.3 km Keep right onto Tuross Falls Road and drive for another 6.7 km Continue and drive for another 45 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the car park at the start. Find the toilet at the start. Find the Cascades Camping Area - Wadbilliga NP at the start. W:www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au This is a free campsite.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to two lookouts with views over The Cascades. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip veer right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 35 m turn left. After another 95 m come to the "The Cascades Viewing Platform" (120 m on your right). After another 45 m pass the "The Cascades" (150 m on your right). After another 400 m cross the bridge (about 6 m long) After another 1.5 km come to a viewpoint.
	Turn around here and retrace the main route for 2 km to get back to the start.

Side trip to two lookouts with views over The Cascades.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 55 m veer left. Then head down the 31 earthen steps (about 20 m long) Then head down the 34 earthen steps (about 30 m long) After another 30 m come to the "The Cascades Viewing Platform" (on your right). Then pass a seat (on your left). After another 25 m head down the 19 steps (about 15 m long) After another 8 m head down the 37 steps (about 15 m long) After another 10 m come to a viewpoint. About 35 m past the end is "The Cascades".
	The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 215 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Tuross Falls Walking Track

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	4.1 km
Time	1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)

Some facilities on route

Camp site: There is one 0 m from the start.

Toilet: There is one 0 m from the start.

Seat: There is one 35 m (plus an extra 145 m along side route) from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	0 m	[toilet]
Camp site	0 m	Cascades Camping Area - Wadbilliga NP
Seat	35 m + 145 m	[seat]

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Weather Forecast
- Cooma Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  Cloudy.
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Snow possible above 1500 metres. Winds southerly 15 to 25 km/h.
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  2°C → 14°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, most likely in the morning. Snow possible above 1400 metres. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h tending south to southeasterly in the morning then becoming light in the evening.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 10:20am to 1:40pm, UV Index predicted to reach 4 [Moderate]
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  -1°C → 17°C
  Morning frost. Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Areas of morning frost. The chance of fog in the morning, mainly in the east. Light winds.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  -2°C → 19°C
  Morning frost. Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Areas of morning frost. The chance of fog in the morning, mainly in the east. Light winds.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  0°C → 20°C
  Morning frost. Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Areas of frost and the chance of fog in the morning. Sunny afternoon. Light winds.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  1°C → 21°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  3°C → 21°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Wednesday 7 May
  
  4°C → 21°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Wadbilliga National Park alerts
  Other planned events: Bega Swamp, Packers Swamp, Nunnock Swamp and Alexanders Hut closed for ground pest control operation
  The Bega Swamp section of Wadbilliga National Park as well as Packers Swamp/Nunnock Swamp/ Dragon Swamp sections of South East Forest National Park, will be closed from 8am Monday 28th April to 8am Saturday 10th May for a ground pest control operation.
  The closed areas include:
  
  Nunnock campground
  
  Nunnock grasslands walking tracks
  
  Alexanders Hut
  
  Alexanders Hut campground
  
  Packers Swamp
  
  Dragon Swamp
  
  Bega Swamp
  
  This operation will involve ground shooting of deer and feral pigs during day time or night as required. It aims to reduce the significant impact invasive species have on native plants and animals including threatened species. Other pest animals, including foxes and wild dogs may be targeted if observed during the operation.
  Park closure warning signs will be placed at entrances to the shooting area. Do not enter the closed area during shooting periods Penalties apply for non-compliance.
  The following campgrounds will remain open to the public:
  
  Six Mile Creek campground
  
  Postmans campground
  
  For more information, contact the Merimbula NPWS office (02) 6495 5000.
  
  Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ongoing baiting program
  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Monday 03 March 2025 to Monday 29 September 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and/or foxes.
  The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species and will take place in:
  
  Araluen Nature Reserve
  
  Badja Swamps Nature Reserve
  
  Beowa National Park
  
  Berlang State Conservation Area
  
  Bondi Gulf Nature Reserve
  
  Bournda National Park
  
  Bournda Nature Reserve
  
  Coolumbooka Nature Reserve
  
  Deua National Park
  
  Eurobodalla National Park
  
  Kooraban National Park
  
  Majors Creek State Conservation Area
  
  Mimosa Rocks National Park
  
  Monga National Park and State Conservation Area
  
  South East Forest National Park
  
  Wadbilliga National Park
  
  Signs will be placed at the entry to baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands.
  Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.
  
  Closed areas: Jessops Creek Trail Closed
  Jessops Creek Trail in Wadbilliga National Park is closed to all traffic until further notice due to significant storm damage.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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