Apsley Falls, Double waterfall system in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, Australia
The Apsley Falls consist of two separate drops measuring 65 meters and 58 meters, cascading through a deep gorge in the Northern Tablelands region.
Explorer John Oxley discovered these falls on September 13, 1818, initially naming them Bathurst Falls during his expedition through New South Wales.
The Aboriginal narrative connects the falls to the Rainbow Serpent, which created the gorge and travels underground from the base to resurface at Mill Hole.
The Oxley Walk extends 2.7 kilometers around the falls, featuring sealed pathways, lookout points, and a footbridge across the Apsley River.
The geological formation of the upper Apsley Gorge results from vertical slate splitting, creating distinctive rock patterns throughout the cascading water system.
Location: New South Wales
Elevation above the sea: 1,005 m
Height: 123 m
Part of: Apsley River
GPS coordinates: -31.05021,151.76956
Latest update: March 11, 2025 09:47
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