Nandroya Falls - the journey is better than the destination
Original post 29th April 2020 - updated February 2022
When I think of Nandroya Falls I think of the journey in and out and the many little waterfalls that I will see on the way.
June 2020.
I think of the stunning trees that also line both the long and short tracks to the falls.
Silver Falls, February 2022.
I think of how both the waterfalls and the trees are transformed by the light at certain times of the day. I hardly ever think of Nandroya Falls however, the destination fails to inspire me for photos like the journey does.
About 400 metres along the track to the falls you have a choice to go directly to the falls or turn right and take the path along Henrietta Creek to the falls. On the way in I usually take the shorter direct route and come back the long way.
February 2022.
The track in is well maintained but when wet it is really slippery.
You will however at times encounter fallen trees that have not been cleared from the track yet.
My wife on the track, June 2020.
You will also have to climb over and under fallen trees that have become part of the track. By the way my wife had her socks over her pants this day because this track is full of leeches.
Silver Falls, June 2020.
On the short track to the falls there is one waterfall that is marked as Silver Falls and both my wife and myself love this waterfall.
Silver Falls, June 2020.
The water drops into a shallow pool looking very much like a shower. A very beautiful place to wash down if you are hot and sweaty.
The overflow from the base pool of Nandroya Falls.
As you approach Nandroya Falls the sound of the water hitting the base of the falls will become very clear. You will also walk past the wide waterfall that flows from the main pool below Nandroya into the creek.
February 2022.
Continue along the track and you reach the final stretch to the base of Nandroya. It is a stone path that can be very slippery. The shade from the rain forrest starts to disappear as the falls become visible.
February 2022.
Through the canopy the first part of Nandroya that reveals itself is the top of the waterfall which on this day the sun was hitting.
Nandroya Falls, February 2022.
I know some people love this waterfall but whilst I enjoy looking at it and being at the base for a while it is far from a favourite.
The fork in the track, short and long way.
I never stay at Nandroya very long and soon start the return journey along the longer track to the falls that skirts along Henrietta Creek for most of the way.
February 2022.
Along the path you will see this stunning little waterfall which has become a favourite spot of mine to stop. Yes I even like this waterfall better than Nandroya.
June 2020.
If you are prepared to break from the track and face the leeches and savage bush in the short journey to the creek edge, then there are also some very pretty spots waiting for you.
Back on the track, if there has been rain then you will see many little waterfalls flowing down onto the track.
The trees that line the path as I mentioned at the start are also a great feature of the walk.