For us we were out there for about 4 hours(including swimming). After that you must climb the rock to reach the natural pool.

Please you must go into the river a cross it at the first stage. The water was so clear and refreshingly cool. Great hike which would be perfect for anyone who wants to try overnight hiking for the first time. More information can be obtained from the following government website There are very limited camping spots at the end of the walk near the Lower portals, and permits are required to make use of them. There are no permits required to hike to Lower Portals. Would be amazing to see tho after a good downpour as the area this waterfall takes up is massive. There are signs of water that show it's there if you happen to come across it when it's dried up. If it has been dry I'd say it would just look like a cliff. and from there you can slowly make your way to Mt Barney Falls about 700mtrs on the left of the creek (when heading up from the lower portals). Upstream from the first crossing, say 1km you can follow a steep track up and over a ridge (500mtrs) back down to the stream where there is fabulous scenery everywhere. It takes approximately 3 hours return from the car park on Lower Portals Rd. It mainly consists of walking up and down ridges before it comes to the small stream containing the Lower Portals. The walk has moderate to steep grading and at times becomes quite challenging. Maps of Mt Barney area are recommended for this walk with 1:25 000 topographical maps being recommended for safety. You access the walking track from the end of Lower Portals Rd which comes off Upper Logan Rd, just out of Rathdowney.

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