Fitzroy Falls, New South Wales

Fitzroy Falls (postcode: 2577) is a village in the Wingecarribee Shire, located within the Southern Highlands region of New South Wales, Australia. The locality was known as Yarrunga,^[3] but was renamed after the 81-metre (266 ft) waterfall.

Fitzroy Falls New South Wales
Fitzroy Falls
Fitzroy Falls
Coordinates	34°37′S 150°29′E / 34.617°S 150.483°E / -34.617; 150.483
Population	220 (SAL 2021)^[1]
Postcode(s)	2577
Elevation	660 m (2,165 ft)^[2]
Location	137 km (85 mi) SSW of Sydney 41 km (25 mi) W of Nowra 16 km (10 mi) SSE of Moss Vale
LGA(s)	Wingecarribee Shire
Region	Southern Highlands
County	Camden
Parish	Yarrunga
State electorate(s)	Goulburn
Federal division(s)	Whitlam
Localities around Fitzroy Falls: Moss Vale Yarrunga Robertson Morton National Park Fitzroy Falls Fitzroy Falls Reservoir Morton National Park Morton National Park Barrengarry

View from Fitzroy Falls NSW Australia

Waterfall

 

The waterfall

The waterfall was known to the indigenous Wodi Wodi people. The first European settler to see it was Charles Throsby, in the early 19th century.^[4] Near the head of the Yarrunga Creek in the Morton National Park, the waterfall was named in honour of Sir Charles Fitzroy, the Governor of New South Wales during his visit to the area in 1850.^[4]

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.^[5]

Population

At the 2016 census, Fitzroy Falls had a population of 216.^[6] According to the 2021 census, there were 220 people living at Fitzroy Falls.^[7]

See also

•  New South Wales portal

• List of waterfalls of Australia
• Fitzroy Falls Reservoir

References

1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Fitzroy Falls (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
2. "Map of Fitzroy Falls, NSW". Digital Atlas Pty Limited. 2013. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
3. "Fitzroy Falls (village)". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 24 December 2013.  
4. "Throsby's waterfalls a sight to behold". Southern Highland News. 10 December 2012. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
5. "Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre". National Parks & Wildlife Service. Government of New South Wales. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
6. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Fitzroy Falls (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 25 July 2017.  
7. "2021 Fitzroy Falls, Census All persons QuickStats". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 August 2022.

External links

• "Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre: Morton National Park". Office of Environment & Heritage. Government of New South Wales.
• "Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre economic report". NSW Dept of Environment.
• "Fitzroy Falls - Morton National Park". The Southern Highlands of New South Wales. Furry Software Pty. Ltd. and Berrima District Historical and Family History Society. 15 June 2010.
• Village of Fitzroy Falls and adjoining lands [cartographic material] : Parishes - Burrawang & Yarrunga, County - Camden, Land District - Moss Vale, Shire - Wingecarribee / printed & published by Dept. of Lands, NSW Dept. of Lands, 1967