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Kookabookra Falls

The top of the falls (added by manager 21 Oct 2021)

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Dog-friendly bush getaway in Kookabookra with a waterfall
In a gem fossicking area, 55 minutes’ drive from Glen Innes
Swimming and kayaking in water holes; other outdoor activities on site

What’s on the itinerary at Kookabookra Falls? Gold fossicking, kayaking in swimming holes, bushcraft and hiking to see the waterfall are some of the activities at hand here. This dog-friendly bush getaway is in Dunooki, which has 2500 acres of pristine wilderness, and the site is in part of the historical area of the Kookabookra township, which was once a gold mining town with a population of 5000 people… Nowadays, its spoils (and those of the famous gold rush town of Bear Hill, 10 minutes’ drive away) still lie underground, making this site prime fossicking grounds. So, bring your own pan and find your fortune… there are gold and gems to be found either on site or in some of the gorgeous designated gem fossicking areas in the local area. It’s not all about gem fossicking here though. There’s a lot of other adventures on site from swimming or kayaking in the site’s waterholes to birdwatching and looking out for rare wildlife (the area is home to some unique and endangered species). Other activities include bushcraft and climbing, and with the waterfall and its lookout, it’s a splendid place to get into some hiking or photography too. There’s a lot of character about this site and plenty of points of interest here or outside of the site – Kookabookra Falls is 40 minutes’ drive away from Guyra and there are World Heritage Sites and national parks within around an hour’s drive of the site too. Facilities on site are on the simpler side and include a flushing toilet, running water and firepits.

Site type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Forest

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No drinkable water point

No hot water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Location

Kookabookra Falls

1118 Kookabookra Road

Kookabookra

Glen Innes

New South Wales

Australia

2370

Directions

Timezone

Australia/Sydney +1100 (GMT+11:00)

GPS

-30.05151°N
152.06969°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Where to get going to first? Glenn Innes (55 minutes’ drive), a World Heritage area where gem fossicking is gold (in the literal and figurative sense)? Glenn Innes has heaps of heritage-listed buildings, a Celtic monument called the Australian Standing Stones (55 minutes) and a visitor centre where maps of where to search for rare stones are available. Guyra (40 minutes) is a good bet for those outdoorsy types among you – the Mother of Ducks Lagoon (45 minutes) is a highlight here, especially for keen birdwatchers and anyone who’s a fan of a pretty picnic spot. Fishing for some more handsome views? Ebor Falls (an hour and five minutes) is a large waterfall and the surrounding area is well-known for its great trout fishing. Then, there are the national parks for more places that don’t hold back on the scenery side of things. You could go swimming or canoeing in Guy Fawkes River National Park (55 minutes) or climb to the boulders in the Cathedral Rock National Park (an hour and 15 minutes), perhaps.

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Does Kookabookra Falls have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Kookabookra Falls dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Kookabookra Falls? Where to get going to first? Glenn Innes (55 minutes’ drive), a World Heritage area where gem fossicking is gold (in the literal and figurative sense)? Glenn Innes has heaps of heritage-listed … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Kookabookra Falls?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more