Ellenborough Falls

One of the highest single-drop waterfalls in the Southern Hemisphere: the Ellenborough River plunges about 160 m off the edge of the escarpment into a forested gorge. There are viewing platforms at the top, a short walk to a lookout opposite the falls, and a 641-step track down to the base, which is steep but well worth it.

The falls are near the village of Elands, in the hinterland of the Manning Valley, on the mid north coast of New South Wales. The drive up through the forest and the nearby villages of Comboyne and Wingham makes a lovely day trip from Taree or Port Macquarie. There's a kiosk at the top.