About Somersby Falls
Somersby Falls is a tiered cascade waterfall located in Brisbane Water National Park at Somersby on the Central Coast of New South Wales. Set in a rainforest gully along Floods Creek, it features a series of small waterfalls, rock pools and fern-lined cliffs accessible via walking tracks and viewing platforms. The site includes a picnic area with barbecues and is known for its accessible bushwalks, birdlife and scenic rainforest setting close to Gosford.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a short rainforest walk descending into a sheltered gully with tiered cascades, rock pools and sandstone cliffs covered in ferns and palms. The area has a grassed picnic area at the top with tables and barbecues, and two main walking tracks - Somersby Falls walking track and Floods Creek loop - with stairs, boardwalks and viewing platforms overlooking the upper and lower falls. The setting is tranquil and shaded, suitable for sightseeing, photography and nature observation.
Key highlights
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Tiered cascade waterfalls along Floods Creek
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Rainforest gully with ferns, palms and sandstone cliffs
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Somersby Falls walking track with viewing platforms
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Grassed picnic area with barbecue facilities
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Birdwatching and rainforest nature walks within Brisbane Water National Park