The Waterfall Track is an initiative of the New England Ecotourism Society.

The idea of a long distance walking track, taking visitors through some spectacular World Heritage and declared Wilderness areas from Walcha to Coffs Harbour, captured the imagination of communities and agencies alike. Through extensive community consultation, the notion has changed from a single "generic" experience along the whole length to a "Network of Walking and Nature-Based experiences".

The "Track" has now become something for everyone - potentially providing experiences for all sorts of people from the "Champagne Walker", who enjoys an exhilarating stroll to finish the day with a hot shower, fine meal, fine wine and warm bed, to the "Wilderness Walker" who likes the sense of isolation, adventure and self sufficiency needed to tackle the rugged New England Gorge country - and everyone in between.

Originally put forward as a way of creating employment and business opportunities in the New England and Coffs Coast Regions of Northern NSW through nature and eco tourism, The Waterfall Track now promises a new venue for outdoor and environmental education and promotion of health and well being.

Very high on the agenda is to develop a positive working relationship with the Aboriginal people - the Traditional Owners of the land - to develop understanding and cooperation through respect and honour of traditional culture and protocols.

In July 2003, NEES received assistance through the Federally funded Regional Assistance Program to develop a section of walking track and visitor experience in the Wollomombi to Point Lookout area (Zone3). David Lawrence, the project leader has produced an excellent route, tracking the upper reaches of the crystal clear waters of the Styx River on the edge of the Great Escarpment.

In December 2003 a report into the feasibility of initiating the Waterfall Track network was completed by the Centre for Ecological Economics and Water Policy Researchat the University Of New England. This report was the result of many conversations with community groups and individuals.

The conversations are continuing and the track continues to be developed.