Cascades walk Macquarie Pass
Southern Highlands, NSW
An easy 2 km return rainforest walk to a waterfall and pool in Macquarie Pass National Park.
About this place
NPWS lists Cascades walk as a Grade 3, 2 km return track (45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes) from Cascades picnic area on the Illawarra Highway in Macquarie Pass National Park, between Robertson and Albion Park. The formed, signposted track follows a creek through rainforest and tall eucalypt forest to the cascades. Lyrebirds, platypus and goannas are recorded here. Finish with lunch at the picnic area. Illawarra Highway access can close for roadworks or accidents; check Live Traffic NSW. The park may close in poor weather or fire danger.
Access & getting there
From Wollongong, take the Illawarra Highway about 14 km from Haywards Bay to the picnic area. From Robertson, follow the Illawarra Highway east. Parking including limited bus parking; busy on weekends.
Cascades picnic area, Illawarra Highway, Macquarie Pass National Park NSW 2577
Safety notes
Leeches and ticks; use insect repellent. Avoid tall forest in strong winds. Check highway closures.
Gear notes
Drinking water, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent.
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