Sylvia Falls is a small but distinctive cascade within Empress Canyon, where water slides over stepped sandstone ledges into shallow pools. It sits among shaded rainforest vegetation and moss-covered rock, contributing to the canyon’s layered sequence of waterfalls. Its layered flow and peaceful setting make it one of the most photogenic stops on the Valley of the Waters track.

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April 17, 2023

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