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The Grotto – Starkeys Lookout loop from Fitzroy Falls

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New South Wales

The Grotto – Starkeys Lookout loop from Fitzroy Falls

Easy

4.2

(10)

153

hikers

The Grotto – Starkeys Lookout loop from Fitzroy Falls

01:12

3.98km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Morton National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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123 m

Fitzroy Falls is a beautiful waterfall where the waters of Wildes Meadow Creek plunge more than 80 metres into a deep sandstone valley below. This is one of several nearby lookouts that offer sweeping views across the escarpment and surrounding bushland of the Southern Highlands. This lookout is easily accessible from the visitor centre, one of the area’s best-known natural attractions, and a popular starting point for nearby short walks with multiple breathtaking viewpoints.

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689 m

Jersey Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a fantastic spot along the West Rim Track that offers one of the first full views of Fitzroy Falls plunging into the valley below. The lookout overlooks the rugged sandstone escarpment, forested slopes, and the surrounding wilderness and is a great stop for taking in the scale of the waterfall and valley scenery.

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1.05 km

View of Twin Falls

Highlight • Viewpoint

Start at the end of Gwen Rd Fitzroy Falls

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1.37 km

The Grotto

Highlight • Cave

The Grotto is a sheltered rock overhang reached by a short but steep detour through forest and rainforest. Water cascades over the rocky outcrop onto moss-covered rocks below, creating a cool and peaceful setting tucked beneath the escarpment. Surrounded by dense vegetation and the sound of birds chirping in the trees, this beautiful spot is one of the quieter natural features along the walk.

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1.67 km

View of the canyon and waterfall in Morton National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.99 km

Renown Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

Renown Lookout is the final major viewpoint along the West Rim Track, with sweeping views across the Yarrunga Valley to the south and surrounding sandstone escarpments. From here, you can see both Fitzroy Falls and Lady Hordern Falls cascading into the valley below, and it’s especially impressive after rain.

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2.99 km

Twin Falls Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

This viewpoint is a great stop along the West Rim Track, where you'll have a beautiful view of Twin Falls and Yarrunga Creek descending into the Yarrunga Valley below. A short bridge near the top of the falls leads to the main lookout and nearby viewing points overlooking the gorge, making it an ideal place for a scenic break along the route.

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3.98 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.92 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.24 km

1.05 km

293 m

260 m

136 m

Elevation

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Highest point (660 m)

Lowest point (600 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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The Grotto – Starkeys Lookout loop from Fitzroy Falls

Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre

Fitzroy Falls

Jersey Lookout

View of Twin Falls

The Grotto

View of the canyon and waterfall in Morton National Park

Renown Lookout

Twin Falls Lookout

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