This walk, off Lawrence Hargrave Drive at Kelly’s Falls, near Stanwell Tops, is a rarely explored gem, which you will delight in using.

This walk was developed in the 1930s by Henry Halloran. He was developing Stanwell Tops as a pleasure resort and as a settlement. People would get the train from Sydney to Helensburgh at that time and walk to Stanwell Tops to stay in the camping area. From there they would go on walks and swim in the Pool of Peace. 

In the last 50 years the walk had become overgrown and difficult to walk along.

Recently it has been upgraded and is now an easy and pleasant 45-minutes walk from the parking area at Kelly’s Falls. There you will see a sign describing the walk.

Beautiful vegetation and fine views can be enjoyed. Along the walk you will see the old 1930s stonework. Some of this stonework has been fenced off as it is too close to a steep drop.

Give yourself a treat and enjoy this walk in late autumn spot the flannel flowers. 

Starting at the Kelly’s Falls parking lot, the track is 850m one-way (about 1 to 1.5 hours return). For more information about its history, search for ‘Princess Marina Cliff Walk’ at historichelensburgh.org.au