Located in the beautiful rainforest setting of Brisbane Water National Park, alongside waterfalls and viewing platforms, the area has been revitalised thanks to $4.4M from NSW Government. Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch represented Environment Minister Penny Sharpe to cut the ribbon, just in time for the school holidays.

“Somersby Falls is an absolute gem of the Central Coast, with cascading falls and stunning walking trails; it is the perfect place to visit with family and friends for a picnic or walk, getting back into nature,” Tesch said. “Our national parks are places to be in nature, to swim, to seek adventure, to understand Aboriginal heritage and to appreciate the beauty of our natural environment. “The beauty of this location is definitely well recognised, with over 110,000 visitors to Somersby Falls recorded in 2021 drawing in visitors from our local community and from across NSW.

“I know that many across our community have memories (of) visiting this picturesque location. “I am proud that our Government is ensuring that our national parks’ conservation values remain protected and cared for into the future for generations to come. “Alongside improved visitor amenities and safety upgrades, I am so glad to see that this upgrade has focused on improving accessibility at the falls, ensuring that everyone across our community can enjoy the beauty that our national parks have to offer.

“With an average of 50-60 million visits to our NSW national parks acro.