The state of New South Wales in Australia has many renowned sites of beauty and the scenic coastal village of Stanwell Park is a top ranker. Stanwell Park is the northern spot of great natural beauty Stanwell Park where the forest and ocean meet and greet one another. Thousands throng to Stanwell Park to enjoy the pristine beach and the facilities for enjoyment that Stanwell Park provides, like a kids park and BBQ facilities. Nearby, Baldhill where para and hang gliding can be done provides many thrills. In addition to these there is another enchanting spot for Stanwell visitors to enjoy- it is Maddens Falls near Helensburg. Stanwell Park accommodation is much sought after and for those looking for privacy; stunning seascapes combined with comfort, the Stanwell Park Holiday House would be a satisfying choice of accommodation, amongst others.
Madden Falls lookout provides scenic waterfall views and it is also a perfect place for bird watching and photography. Take the easy Madden Falls walk to watch the water from Maddens Creek falling to the pools below and try to spot the local resident birds like honeyeaters, red wattle birds and golden whistlers. The croaking of tree frogs, banjo frogs and brown frogs can be frequently heard and if one walks quietly it will be easy to spot them and other wild creatures. The base of the falls is picturesquely pretty and colourful with acacias, native river roses and ferns. The rare fern grevillea with its red toothbrush like flowers grows here and adds to the beauty of the place. Spring time is pretty time at Maddens River Falls with flowers in full bloom and the falls at its fullest in April.
You can get to Maddens Falls from Helensburgh by heading along Princess Highway and turning right onto the Darkes Forest Road. Keep going till you see a Dharawal National Park Board. It is an easy walk of less than 2 km to the Maddens Falls.
Filled with wanderlust that seeks to explore distant shores and captivated by the colors and vibrancy of exotic cultures, Kanya Mae writes on the beautiful, exciting, and enchanting wonders of the world. She is a writer who not only has a passion for travel, but also has a background in fashion, art and media.