Summary

This rough short walk to the top of the gorge through which the Cudgewa Bluff Falls begin their tumble is a treat. It takes you to Campbells Lookout with views out to the valley below.

Description

The lower part of the Lookouts walking track takes you to the edge of the plateau above Cudgewa Bluff in Burrowa Pine Mountain National Park via Campbells Lookout. The falls are a joy to ascend and the views are great. The rushing water racing alongside you cascades over rocky platforms, accelerates through chutes and pauses in quieter pools as you pass. A second waterfall greets you at the top.

This is a walk for those steady on their feet and relatively fit. The lower track itself is short, but rocky and uneven. In places it consists of stepped rock stacks wedged into place between boulders. It can also be quite steep. There is an 18 rung ladder to climb to the steel safety barrier of the lookout (which is just below the plateau brim).

Car parking for 4 - 5 cars is provided at the terminus of Bluff Falls Road, a couple of hundred metres below the temporary viewing area at the main drop of Bluff Falls. There is no room for caravans or large vehicles to turn.

Free camping is available lower down the mountain in the Bluff Creek and Blue Gum camping areas. The Bluff Creek Nature Trail section of the walking track up to the falls from these locations was still closed due to bushfire damage at the time of writing.

Be prepared for self reliant walking.

Access further along the Lookouts walking track to Ross Lookout is open for the fit and well prepared walker.

Dogs are not permitted in the National Park.

Other walks in this region
Sandy Creek Bridge walk, Huon
Mitta Bridge to Old Tallangatta
Playles Hill Lookout walk, Corryong
Koetong "Spa" and Wildflower walk

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Points of Interest

1. Car parking

There is room for 4 - 5 cars. There is no room for caravans or large vehicles to park or turn.

2. The bluffs

Burrowa Pine Mountain National Park offers impressive rocky outcrops and scree slopes.

3. Bluff Falls viewing area (temporary)

A temporary viewing area has been created since devastating bushfires in the region made it necessary to have the Bluff Falls Nature Trail and picnic area closed.

4. Cudgewa Bluff Falls

The falls are a wonderful sight, particularly in wetter seasons and after rain.

5. Rocky stairways

The walking track above the viewing area begins with rocks placed as stairway treads.

6. Rocky outcrops

As you walk up to the gorge there are vistas from many vantage points such as this clear rocky outcrop.

7. Entering the gorge

A view of the track as it enters in to the gorge.

8. Rocky rubble

At some points the track is composed of rocky rubble.

9. Stairway stack

Some parts of the track require climbing rock stacks wedged between boulders.

10. Rocky pools

There are many beautiful pool and formations to observe.

11. Campbells Lookout

A steel ladder takes you up to a platform with a safety barrier.

12. View back to Mt Mitta Mitta

Looking through the gorge across Cudgewa Valley.

13. Cascades

The water takes many forms as it tumbles over its rocky floor.

14. Top falls

Bluff Creek begins its descent into waterfalls here at the edge of the bluff.

15. View from the top

Looking out over the top falls.

16. Walking on to Ross Lookout

Across this bridge and around the bluff takes you on to the stunning views from Ross Lookout. This is a very hard 7km+ hike! It remained closed at the time of writing.

Features

Nature trail

Lake, creek, river