Balaka Falls
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LocationCarlingford, New South Wales, Australia
Elevation70 metres (230 ft) AHD
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| Location | Carlingford, New South Wales, Australia |
| Coordinates | 33°46′44″S 151°01′59″E / 33.778889°S 151.033056°EGoogle |
| Type | Tiered–cascade |
| Elevation | 70 metres (230 ft) AHD |
| Total height | 4–5 metres (13–16 ft) |
| Number of drops | 2 |
| Total width | 6–7 metres (20–23 ft) |
| Average width | 6 metres (20 ft) |
| Watercourse | Hunts Creek |
Balaka Falls is a small tiered–cascade waterfall situated in the Greater Western Sydney region of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.[1] It is located on the Hunts Creek in Yarralumla Wildlife Sanctuary in the City of Parramatta and is surrounded by suburbia, making it accessible for nearby residential areas.[2][3]
Surrounded by a sclerophyll riparian forest and featuring sandstone rocks, the waterfall features two drops and is located on Hunts Creek. It is roughly a 30-minute drive from Sydney CBD and is situated between North Rocks and Carlingford in the northwestern suburbs. It is best visited after heavy rain events, when spectacular falls can be observed (although it is a permanent waterfall).
