Basket Swamp Falls, Boonoo State Forest
Highlights
Scenic waterfall in Boonoo State Forest, perfect for nature lovers.
Short drive from Tenterfield with picnic and camping options nearby.
Part of a unique creek system filtering water into the Clarence River.
Short drive from Tenterfield with picnic and camping options nearby.
Part of a unique creek system filtering water into the Clarence River.
Overview
Basket Swamp Falls is approximately a 40-minute drive (30 kilometres) from Tenterfield in Boonoo State Forest. These falls are a stunning part of the Basket Swamp Creek system. This system drains a…
Basket Swamp Falls is approximately a 40-minute drive (30 kilometres) from Tenterfield in Boonoo State Forest. These falls are a stunning part of the Basket Swamp Creek system. This system drains a large area (approximately 200 hectares) of waterlogged heath and sedge species, filtering rainfall from the tablelands into the Clarence River catchment.
Visitors can access the Falls via Basket Swamp Trail, a 10-minute drive from the Basket Swamp visitor area in Boonoo State Forest. Basket Swamp visitor area offers rustic facilities for a picnic or short-stay camping.