Unicorn Falls Chowan Creek, New South Wales, Australia
By MattyRx on 10-Jan-19. Waypoint GA13449

Unicorn Falls

Parking Coordinates: S 28° 28.349'  E 153° 22.866' Cache Coordinates: S 28° 28.350'  E 153° 22.855' Watercourse: Chowan Creek Hike Distance: 150m return (10 minutes)

This is one of the quieter, lesser known falls in the area. In fact, it's a cascade of a few different falls and plunge pools. There are no facilities close by - Uki or Main Arm are the closest townships. Park at the coordinates above and you'll hear the waterfall once you kill the car engine. You'll see some big boulders and two big logs at the parking coordinates. Jump over these an wander down to the river. There's a large shady clearing that's perfect for a picnic, then 20m further you are presented with a pretty little set of waterfalls and plunge pools.

People struggle to find this location from written directions, so check your map and load your GPS before you set out, as there is no mobile service out this way.

Heavy tree cover means the GPS may take a while to settle.

Updated 25 December 2023:

Went for a drive out here to have a quiet swim on Christmas Day, another couple were leaving as we arrived. The place has changed quite a bit since this cache was hidden. I checked around for the old container, but it's MIA - packed out when the works started here I'd say. I've put a new box in a hollow log, where you leave the roadside to walk down to the falls. National Parks have done a great job fixing up the area and putting a track in. I believe this will be the start of the new multi-day walk to Minyon Falls. Anyway, this place is a real gem - better than it's ever been. Great for a picnic or a swim.

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