Belmore Falls, Plunge waterfall in Morton National Park, New South Wales, Australia
Belmore Falls is a plunge waterfall on Barrengarry Creek in Morton National Park, about 6.5 km south of Robertson. It drops over three steps from the Illawarra escarpment at 552 m above sea level into the northern end of Kangaroo Valley, with a total height between 77 and 130 m.
The waterfall was named after Somerset Lowry-Corry, the 4th Earl Belmore, who served as Governor of New South Wales. His connection to the region's colonial history remains tied to this natural feature.
The falls carry the name of Somerset Lowry-Corry, 4th Earl Belmore, Governor of New South Wales when the feature was named. The main viewing point is Hindmarsh Lookout, reached by a short walk from a road running south-east from Burrawang; from there the three drops and the northern end of Kangaroo Valley are visible.
A marked walking track from Hindmarsh lookout leads to the waterfall area, though the path to the base is currently closed for safety reasons. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear and be prepared for uneven ground along the clifftop paths.
The views of the waterfall from different elevation points are distinctly different, revealing new details of the falls and surrounding landscape from each vantage point. This variation makes returning to different observation areas worthwhile for a fuller experience.
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