Fitzroy Falls, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Fitzroy Falls, in the Wingecarribee Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Fitzroy Falls |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Wingecarribee Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.65001 |
| Longitude | 150.45636 |
| Population | 215 |
| Density | 3.0 /km² |
| Area | 71.0 km² |
| Elevation | 674 m |
| Postcode | 2577 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 111 km southwest |
Fitzroy Falls is a locality in the Wingecarribee Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 215. The locality covers an area of 71.0 km², giving a population density of about 3.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 674 m above sea level. It lies approximately 111 km southwest of Sydney. Fitzroy Falls is located at 34.6500°S, 150.4564°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2577. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Fitzroy Falls tumbles from the escarpment, a ribbon of white against the dense green of the surrounding rainforest. It lies 46.8 km west-south-west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 238°T), and is situated 11.9 km south-south-east of Moss Vale. The air here carries a perpetual coolness, a testament to the shaded gullies and the constant mist that rises from the valley floor, softening the edges of the ferns and mosses clinging to the damp rock faces. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, filters down in ethereal shafts, illuminating the emerald hues of the undergrowth and glinting off the perpetually wet surfaces. The land feels ancient, worn smooth by millennia of water and wind, a place where the sheer, sculpted rock drops away into a vast, verdant expanse.
This dramatic natural wonder forms the heart of Fitzroy Falls, a place whose identity is intrinsically linked to the powerful flow of water and the fertile land it nourishes. Historically, the area's rich volcanic soil, enriched by centuries of leaf litter and rainfall, has made it prime territory for agriculture and grazing, with dairy farms and market gardens dotting the nearby plateaus. The local economy continues to draw strength from this connection to the land, with tourism playing a significant role, drawing visitors eager to witness the falls and explore the walking tracks that wind through the national park. The proximity to the Southern Highlands wine region also adds a distinct flavour to Fitzroy Falls, offering travellers a chance to savour locally produced wines alongside the breathtaking scenery.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Fitzroy Falls, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Fitzroy Falls, in the Wingecarribee Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Fitzroy Falls includes the postcode (2577), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Wingecarribee Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Fitzroy Falls is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |