Waterfalls captivate travellers with their raw natural power and scenic beauty — from gentle cascades perfect for swimming to thunderous torrents that spray mist hundreds of metres. These comprehensive travel guides help you visit the world’s most impressive waterfalls with practical information on access, parking, walking requirements, and optimal viewing times. Coverage spans continents, from Iceland’s spectacular Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss (two of the country’s most photogenic falls) and the unique basalt-columned Svartifoss in Vatnajökull National Park, to Canada’s mighty Niagara Falls and the elegant tiered Montmorency Falls near Quebec City, France’s dramatic Gavarnie Falls in the Pyrenees, and Jamaica’s swimmable YS Falls.
British waterfalls receive detailed coverage, including England’s most powerful waterfall (High Force in Durham), England’s tallest waterfall (Hardraw Force in Yorkshire), the picturesque Aysgarth Falls and Linton Falls in the Yorkshire Dales, Devon’s Whitelady Waterfall in Lydford Gorge, and Scottish gems like Plodda Falls in Glen Affric, the Falls of Shin near Lairg, and Kilt Rock on the Isle of Skye. Australian coverage includes Florence Falls in Litchfield, Fitzroy Falls in NSW, Curtis Falls on the Gold Coast, and Millaa Millaa Falls in the Atherton Tablelands, whilst New Zealand guides explore the Catlins Coast waterfalls (Purakaunui and McLean Falls) and the thunderous Huka Falls near Taupo. American waterfalls feature Yosemite’s Bridalveil Fall and Yosemite Falls, plus Washington’s Snoqualmie Falls, Sol Duc Falls, and Marymere Falls in Olympic National Park. More waterfall guides will be added soon.
Waterfalls in Australia
- How to visit Fitzroy Falls in the Southern Highlands.
- Guide to Florence Falls in Litchfield National Park.
- What you need to know about Curtis Falls in the Gold Coast Hinterland.
- What to expect at Millaa Millaa Falls in the Atherton Tablelands.
- Complete guide to visiting Mapleton Falls in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.
Waterfalls in Canada
- A first-time visitor’s guide to Niagara Falls, Canada.
- A complete guide to visiting Montmorency Falls near Quebec City.
Waterfalls in France
- Planning a visit to Gavarnie Falls.
Waterfalls in Iceland
- How best to see Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss.
- What to expect at Svartifoss in Iceland’s Vatnajökull National Park.
Waterfalls in Jamaica
- What to expect at YS Falls.
Waterfalls in New Zealand
- Visiting Purakaunui Falls and McLean Falls on road trip along the Catlins Coast.
- How to see the thunderous Huka Falls near Taupo.
Waterfalls in Portugal
- How to see the Véu da Noiva waterfall from the Miradouro do Véu da Noiva in Madeira.
Waterfalls in the UK
Devon waterfalls
- How to see the Whitelady Waterfall in Lydford Gorge.
Durham waterfalls
- How to see High Force – England’s most powerful waterfall.
- Why visit the Low Force waterfall in Upper Teesdale?
Yorkshire waterfalls
- How to visit Hardraw Force, England’s tallest waterfall.
- Practical visitor guide to Aysgarth Falls and Linton Falls in the Yorkshire Dales.
Scottish waterfalls
- How to visit Plodda Falls in Glen Affric.
- What to expect at the Falls of Shin near Lairg.
- Practical visitor guides to Lealt Falls, the Fairy Pools and Mealt Falls by Kilt Rock on the Isle of Skye.
Waterfalls in the USA
- Guides to Bridalveil Fall and Yosemite Falls in Yosemite National Park, California.
- How to get the best out of a visit to Snoqualmie Falls in Washington.
- What you need to know about visiting Sol Duc Falls and Marymere Falls in Olympic National Park, Washington.