Basket Swamp Falls
Basket Swamp National Park
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Well worth the effort to visit this stunning multi-faceted waterfall situated in Basket Swamp National Park; the little sibling to Bald Rock and Boonoo Boonoo. There is a slippery fire trail where you can walk down to view the lower pools and rock hop back under the falls.
Getting there:
From Mt. Lindesay Road north of Tenterfield, drive 4km down Lindrook Road then turn right into Woollool Woolloolni Road. Drive along for 2 km and turn left into Basket Swamp Road and then 3 km along right into Basket Swamp Fire Trail. It is 11 kilometres from Mt. Lindesay Road to the falls.
A 4WD is required unless it has been dry for some time.
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Route/Trail notes:
Front the parking area walk down to admire the Upper Falls area before returning and go down the Fire Trail, which is very steep and slippery. DO NOT DRIVE DOWN. Half way down take a faint track to your left that will lead you onto the Lower Falls and then rock hop back up the creek to the base of the waterfall.
Return by the same route.
Permits/Costs:
None.
Other References/Comments:
The main lower falls were stunning after the summer rains though flow appears to decrease significantly if there hasn't been rain. Great place to cool off in the rock pools in summer.
Please be aware that there are no infrastructure at the falls (picnic areas, BBQ, toilets, etc). However there is a rustic camping area 3km back up at the top of the Fire Trail and to the right.
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