Paddy’s River Dam to Buddong Falls

10 Jul

One of the most picturesque sections of the Hume and Hovell Track, incorporating two significant features - Buddong Falls and Paddy’s River Dam.

Distance: 15.8 km one way
Grade: Hard

Nearest towns: Tumbarumba
40-50 km to Paddy’s Dam // 35 km to Buddong Picnic Area

Dog permitted: No
Cyclists permitted: No

Walking notes

Buddong Falls are the most spectacular of the waterfalls on the Hume and Hovell track. It is a short walk down from Buddong Falls Picnic Area to where you can view the top of the falls. Further on (approx 1km from the top of the falls) is a side track to the left that leads to a spot you can view the lower Buddong Falls, which is far more spectacular and worth the walk.

The walk from Paddy’s River Dam to Buddong Falls passes the highest point on the Track at 1250 m.

This walk is located within the Bago State Forest.

How to access the track

Buddong Falls // Access to Buddong Falls is via Kopsens Road at Laurel Hill which becomes Bago Forest Way. Turn left onto Snubba Road then turn right onto Bullongra Road. Continue straight on Bullongra Road onto Browns Road. Eventually turn left onto Buddong Road which takes you to Buddong Falls Picnic Area.

Paddy's River Dam // Tumbarumba to Elliott Way, Bago Powerline Road to Ash Creek Road to Bullongra Road to Hardys Road to JDX to Houlihans Track. Or access from Tumbarumba is via Dog Tree Road to Bannons Road to Hardys Road to JDX to Houlihans Track

Note – you need to check road access before heading out to Bago Forest - Access is via Forestry roads and is 4WD only in winter. https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/forests/bago