Waterfall Reserve walking track

Waterfall Reserve walking track is a 1.1 km (0.71 mi) loop from the reserve car park, descending through rainforest to two cascades before climbing back. Allow 30–60 minutes for the circuit and stops, with about 70 m of ascent. Start at the north end and go clockwise for the sequence described here. The lower falls are reached by a short signed spur with extra steps; the creek can run low after dry weather.

Maintained steps descend quickly under the canopy, then ease onto a narrow dirt path among sassafras, giant coachwood, ferns and hanging vines. The circuit alternates between earth track, timber boardwalk and stone, concrete and timber steps. Around 750 m into the walk, take the signed spur and its extra steps to the lower falls. Continue around the loop to the upper cascade over dark basalt; the last roughly 200 m climbs back toward the car park on a gentler grade, though it still has stairs and uneven footing.

The timber Jefferson Bridge crosses Waterfall Creek and opened in 1993 as a memorial to Charles Jefferson, an early Mount Wilson settler. Glowworms have also been reported around the creek gullies, though sightings are not guaranteed.

Use the Waterfall Reserve car park and picnic area near Queens Avenue; either end joins the loop. A picnic shelter and pit toilet are at the reserve. Bring drinking water; no refill point or food on the route is documented.