2.6km, 1 hr | Snowy River National Park | This out-and-back walk follows a steep track to the base of Basin Creek Falls, where you’ll find a stream of water shooting down the single span waterfall.
While the descent is steep, the walk through heavily forested bush is divine, at times opening out to dreamy vistas over the Snowy River far below. Not far into your walk you’ll hear the falls thundering as you pass by ferns and moss-covered rocks.
Approaching the base of the falls, there’s a flat, grassy clearing with picnic tables. Look north for waterfall views, and south for views of the majestic Snowy River down below.
There’s a chance for a splash at the shallow pool at the base of the falls. A number of rocks allow you to cross to the other side of the pool. During dry spells, there may only be a thin trickle running.
How to get there
From the town centre, head north on the Buchan-Gelantipy Rd for 1km, crossing the bridge, then turn right onto the Buchan-Orbost Rd. Travel for 4.7km, then turn left onto Basin Rd for 3.4km. Turn right onto the Old Basin Rd for 2.8km. You will come to a five-ways where you need to take a slight left to stay on the Old Basin Road for a further 2.6km.
The drive in is a narrow, single lane gravel road. Low cars may experience some scraping as the road can become quite rutted over the wheel tracks.
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