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Getting to the bottom of Kelly’s Falls and swimming at the bottom of this majestic site is an easy, 10 minute walk from the car park. It requires a bit of rock scrambling, and requires good balance and steadiness on your feet. Those with impaired mobility may not be able to access the swimming hole easily.
In Maps, insert Kellys Falls Track. You turn off the main road onto this path, and drive to the carpark at the end. It is paved and easy to get to, although we do not advise bringing a caravan down here as the turning space at the end is limited.
From the carpark, there is a signpost showing the walking tracks in the area. Take the right track – its dirt at the start and quickly turns into small steps with a black fence. There’s the gap in the fence, take the dirt path down the hill.
From there, follow the footpath down. The track is unmarked, but it is well worn from local traffic. After a few minutes you will need to climb down a rock using rope that has been placed there by previous adventurers. There are two options. The first one you’ll encounter is a large boulder where a knotted rope will assist you go down. This is for the adventurous, those with good balance, and requires confidence to get down.
If you’re unsure, just follow the path around for another minute or two, and you will come to a narrow part of path before a smaller rock climb. Here, you will need to walk across this narrow bit of rock, and be careful not to slip.
From there you will see some red rope and a black strap that you can use to help lower yourself onto the path below. This is the hard part done!
Follow the path down – it is quite well worn and should only take 5 minutes from here to get to the waterfall. You may see some pink / red ribbons to help you find your way.
When it rains, the track can become quite muddy and slippery. It is clear to follow but make sure you take it carefully.
You’ll eventually see the water through the cracks of the trees – from here it’s only a small clamber over some rocks and viola, you will have arrived!
This spot is well known by locals, but little known to anyone outside of the area. On weekends, public holidays, and school holidays it can be busy with up to 30 people sitting on the rocks around. On weekdays and outside of school holidays though, you may enjoy the place to yourself.
The water is deep enough to jump off the rocks, but make sure you swim in the hole first to identify where the deep parts are. There are some rock benches directly under the waterfall, making it easy to stand under the falls or get some good pictures. There are also several sunny spots on the rocks if you prefer to lie in the sun and read a good book!
There are no bathrooms, shops, drinkable water, or facilities at this site, so bring everything you need with you. Walk quietly and you may see some wildlife!
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