Fitzroy Falls (
postcode
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: 2577) is a
village
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in the
Wingecarribee Shire
Wingecarribee Shire is the Local government in Australia, local government area of the Southern Highlands (New South Wales), Southern Highlands in the state of New South Wales, Australia. The Wingecarribee Shire is around southwest of Sydney a ...
, located within the
Southern Highlands region of New South Wales, Australia. The locality was known as
Yarrunga,
but was renamed after the waterfall.
Waterfall
The waterfall was known to the indigenous
Wodi Wodi
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In September 2013, it was reported t ...
people. The first European settler to see it was
Charles Throsby
Charles Throsby (1777 – 2 April 1828) was an English surgeon who, after he migrated to New South Wales in 1802, became an explorer, pioneer and parliamentarian. He opened up much new land beyond the Blue Mountains for colonial settlement ...
, in the early 19th century.
Near the
head
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of the Yarrunga Creek in the
Morton National Park
The Morton National Park is a national park located in the Southern Highlands, South Coast and Illawarra regions of New South Wales, Australia, situated approximately south southwest of Sydney.
Location and features
The most notable attracti ...
, the waterfall was named in honour of
Sir Charles Fitzroy, the
Governor of New South Wales
The governor of New South Wales is the representative of the monarch, King Charles III, in the state of New South Wales. In an analogous way to the governor-general of Australia, Governor-General of Australia at the national level, the governor ...
during his visit to the area in 1850.
[
While a town was planned for the area in the 1860s, little development occurred. With the advent of motor vehicles, Fitzroy Falls became, and still remains, a popular stopping point for tourists travelling towards the Southern Highlands. Substantial parking and catering facilities have been provided, together with pathways and boardwalks that enable able-bodied visitors to view the falls and other natural features.
]
Population
At the , Fitzroy Falls had a population of 216.
See also
*List of waterfalls
This list of notable waterfalls of the world is sorted by continent, then country, then province, state or territory. A waterfall is included if it is at least tall and has an existing Wikipedia article, or it is considered historically sig ...
*List of waterfalls in Australia
This is a list of waterfalls in Australia.
Wallaman Falls in Queensland are Australia's tallest permanent waterfall with a plunge of nearly . Wollomombi Falls in New South Wales are second with a combined drop and Ellenborough Falls, also in ...
* Fitzroy Falls Reservoir
References
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Towns of the Southern Highlands (New South Wales)
Waterfalls of New South Wales