Turpins Falls drops down over a gorgeous, huge semi-circular wall of
rock into a large pool of water below. This is an impressive, peaceful
location where you can swim beneath a
waterfall! The best time of year
to visit to see the falls flowing in full force is winter/spring. During
the hotter months, water flow will be minimal except after rains.
There is a large parking area from which a
walking track begins
its steep (but fairly short) descent down into a gorge to the
waterfalls
below. Children must be well supervised
and small children will need to hold parents' hands.
There are
No facilities
such as toilets,
barbecues etc available at Turpins Falls, however there
is a basic fire pit on a patch of pavement down by the water.
When you reach the bottom of the
walk, you will be looking out
over an area filled with large stones, boulders and huge natural
structures of tree roots and fallen logs. Beyond this lies the beautiful
lake surrounded by gorgeous cliffs. The impressive
waterfall drops over
the cliff across the lake from the rocky area, and a creek winds off to
the left.
The boulders and logs make excellent natural seats as well as
provide endless fun for children to climb and explore along the water's
edge. There is also a medium sized tree that is fantastic for
climbing.
Take a picnic lunch for a relaxing day out while enjoying picturesque views of the
waterfall across the tranquil little lake.
Safety note - Turpins Falls has been a popular cliff diving spot but due to the location's history of injury and death, cliff diving is strictly prohibited for your own safety and access to the top of the falls is permanently closed.
Attractions nearby
There are lots of interesting attractions within half an hour of Turpins Falls, including:
There is a large area of boulders / stones along the edge of the water, making great natural seats as well as climbing spots for children
The views over the waterfall on the way down are spectacular
The views over the waterfall on the way down are spectacular
Turpins Falls has no structured picnic/camping facilities, aside from this basic fire pit on a patch of paving. The fire pit is located down at the falls in a rocky spot with spectacular views out over the water to the waterfall.
Huge natural structures of tree roots and fallen logs are scattered through the area, and make great climbing structures for kids
Huge natural structures of tree roots and fallen logs are scattered through the area, and make great climbing structures for kids
Huge natural structures of tree roots and fallen logs are scattered through the area, and make great climbing structures for kids
Huge natural structures of tree roots and fallen logs are scattered through the area, and make great climbing structures for kids
When you reach the bottom of the walk down to the falls, you will find this fantastic tree, great for kids to climb
When you reach the bottom of the walk down to the falls, you will find this fantastic tree, great for kids to climb
When you reach the bottom of the walk down to the falls, you will find this fantastic tree, great for kids to climb
Beginning of the short but fairly steep descent to the waterfall below
The views over the waterfall on the way down are spectacular
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