New accessible lookout opens at Wollomombi Falls

A new accessible lookout with an improved view of the highest waterfall in NSW, Wollomombi Falls, has just opened to impress visitors to Oxley Wild Rivers National Park.

National Parks and Wildlife Service Area Manager, Aaron Simmon said the new lookout 25 minutes from Armidale, provided better accessibility for vehicles and wheelchairs.

“It is bigger and better than any other view of the gorge system and just minutes off the Waterfall Way.

“When we say its open for everyone, we mean it, the new lookout has been well designed and positioned to allow better access for all, including independent wheelchairs.

“We have increased the carpark capacity to allow for coaches and those towing caravans.

“The new lookout ensures visitors have a better view of both Wollomombi and Chandler Falls.

Simmon added “Wollomombi Falls is the highest waterfall in New South Wales, with the water plummeting 260 metres into the Chandler River.

“NPWS partnered with local Aboriginal company JNC Group, who have a strong local connection, to construct the magnificent new lookout using local services and suppliers.

“The redevelopment was funded under the NSW Government’s Improving Access to National Parks program.

“The lookout opening comes as we welcome visitors back to our campgrounds, with a new online booking system in place.

Extra COVID-19 provisions mean pre-booking is now essential for all campsites in NSW national parks via their website 

Image top of Wollomombi Falls.Courtesy of NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and above: A new lookout with a better view of the highest waterfall in NSW at Wollomombi Falls. Credit: Leah Pippos/NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment