Canberra's Gibraltar Falls reopening pushed to early 2027
The beloved Canberra waterfall will remain closed until early 2027. The planned late spring 2026 reopening has been delayed.
Gibraltar Falls has been closed since February 2023. Two people died at the site within days of each other.
The ACT government locked the gates while authorities designed safety upgrades. Until this week, officials said the falls would reopen in late spring 2026.
The timeline has now slipped to early 2027. The total closure will stretch to four years.
Authorities are installing a new fenced viewing area. They are also improving nearby Woods Reserve with accessible toilets, showers, improved parking and picnic shelters.
The work aims to give visitors a safer way to experience the landmark while maintaining access to a cherished local place.
- February 2023
- Closure began
- 4 years
- Total closure duration
- Aboriginal axe-grinding grooves
- Historical feature
- John Perceval, 1966
- Artist documented
Why it mattersLocals lose more than a year of access to a cherished day-trip destination. The extended delay raises questions about balancing safety with public access to wild places.
AustraliaCanberra residents will wait until early 2027 to return to Gibraltar Falls, a popular family destination in Namadgi National Park.
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