I seem to have been sidetracked from my intention to show you the major waterfalls of Australia’s eastern escarpment. We went off to the Otways last week. Focus, Russell. Back to the Southern Highlands we go for the next couple of weeks. This week: the two-tier Belmore Falls.
The first item of interest is getting there. The more sensible method is to drive south from Robertson, a small town in the Southern Highlands on the Illawarra Highway. However, if you’ve just visited the more famous Fitzroy Falls, you may be tempted to drive straight to Belmore Falls along Myra Vale Road and then Belmore Falls Road. Only problem with that is the road fords the stream directly above the falls, and is sometimes closed due to flooding. I admit to struggling across the ford in my little MX-5.
When you finally get there you’ll discover that this is a lovely waterfall. It’s significant in terms of height, though volumes are usually low. There are two viewing platforms, both at the height of the head of the falls, so unfortunately you don’t get to see it from below. At the end of the access road there’s also a third viewpoint, this looking south-east over Kangaroo Valley, and with the right evening light it’s spectacular.
Each of the two main drops make an excellent photographic study, and together Belmore Falls is well worth the effort. It’s best combined with a visit to Carrington Falls (featured a few months ago) and Fitzroy Falls (to be featured next week). The three falls make an excellent half-day trip.
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Thank you Russell. Lovely pictures
I DID as you might remember drove from Fitzroy to Belmore directly, and oh boy, was THAT an adventure with that ford. That was one of the crazier things I tried that trip.
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