Australia is known for its magnificent nature. It has it all from the dramatic mountains to soft beaches to relax your mind. In terms of family holidays, it is one of the most adventure-packed places you can visit.
Waterfalls are one of the best sights in the world and Australia has plenty of great waterfalls to explore. If you’d like to see gushing water in beautiful locations, then here are the top 10 waterfalls for a memorable family vacation in Australia.
Ebor Falls, Guy Fawkes River National Park in New South Wales
New South Wales is home to some of the most stunning waterfalls in Australia. The Guy Fawkes River drops 100 metres into a spectacular gorge, creating a magnificent waterfall in the region. You can stay at Armidale and visit this photographer’s dream from there.
Millaa Millaa Falls, Millaa Millaa in Queensland
One of the country’s most popular waterfalls is Millaa Millaa. It’s a big part of the Great Tropical Drive route and makes a great stop during your journey. Your children are bound to love the fact that there’s a waterhole at the base of the waterfall, which can be used for swimming.
Liffey Falls, Liffey Falls State Reserve in Tasmania
Tasmania is another great region in Australia for spotting Waterfalls. Liffey Falls is one of the region’s best and the rainforest is part of the World Heritage-listed Tasmanian Wilderness. You can make a day-trip here from Launceston.
MacKenzie Falls, Grampians National Park in Victoria
In terms of width and height, MacKenzie Falls is worth exploring. The road to the waterfall is not long and it’s rather easy for all sorts of hikers. The site is luscious and beautiful – what’s best you can visit almost anytime the year and enjoy the majestic view! There’s a great BIG4 Grampians Parkgate Resort close to the waterfall which is perfect for your stay.
Crystal Shower Falls, Dorrigo National Park in New South Wales
For dramatic effect, sometimes little is more. This single-drop waterfall in the Gondwana Rainforest is definitely worth exploring. The route to the waterfall is magnificent as well; you’ll suddenly find yourself with a lush scenery and a small but majestic waterfall in front of you. To explore Crystal Shower Falls, you can stay at Coffs Harbour – just an hour away from the waterfalls.
Russell Falls, Mount Field National Park in Tasmania
The three-tiered waterfall in Mount Field National Park is majestic view. The walk to the waterfall isn’t too difficult even for the smallest of children and there are plenty of things to explore in the park aside from the majestic waterfall.
King George Falls, Kimberley region in Western Australia
For a classic waterfall experience, take the family to see King George Falls in the Kimberley region. The 100-metre drop dazzles as the water glistens over colourful sandstone cliffs. The waterfall is definitely not the easiest to get to but it can be done – even with the kids.
Wollomombi Falls, Oxley Wild Rivers National Park in New South Wales
The Gondwana Rainforest also homes the Wollomombi Falls – a 220-metre drop into a huge gorge. You will witness plenty of greenery and the waterfall is easy to reach due to two main paths that lead to it. Just like with Ebor Falls, you should stay at Armidale and use it as your base location for exploring the rainforest.
Wallaman Falls, Girringun National Park in Queensland
Wallaman Falls is Australia’s highest, permanent, single-drop waterfall. It sees the water plunge down a massive 268 metres so it is a dramatic waterfall to look at. The location is perfect too – it’s situated in the Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage site. You’ll be guaranteed to have plenty of things to do aside from admiring the waterfall.
Horizontal Falls, Kimberley Region in Western Australia
While some might not consider Horizontal Falls as your traditional waterfall, it just had to be included in the list. The attraction is caused by numerous tidal forces trying to make their way out of the narrow coastal gorge. The effect is close to looking like a waterfall, although horizontally rather than vertically. Perfect to combine with a North West tour of Australia.
Australia is home to many great waterfalls and narrowing it down to 10 is not easy. However, these are great to explore with kids and each one of them will take your breath away. Now, when you are booking holiday accommodation in Australia, you want to take advantage of the vouchers at OZCodes.com.au. You can find many travel retailers that could help you make the family trip not just memorable but also budget-friendly!
So all you have to do now is make the hard choice of which waterfall to visit first and get packing. Just remember to charge your camera or smartphone to ensure you get the best photos!
