There are numerous lovely waterfalls round Melbourne and in Victoria and lots of of them are a simple day journey from Melbourne, or you may see them as a part of a nature-based weekend away or household vacation.
Take your common bushwalk to the following degree and switch your journey right into a waterfall hike!
Right here is my checklist of one of the best waterfalls in Victoria to go to so you will discover the closest waterfall to you. Many of the waterfall walks are all baby pleasant to various levels because the distances are comparatively straightforward and quick – although the terrain shouldn’t be all the time pram-friendly and a few tracks are higher suited to older youngsters than little legs.
For one of the best impact go to waterfalls in Victoria when the rainfall is larger throughout winter, or when the snow melts and water trickles to decrease floor in spring.
Waterfalls Close to Melbourne – Dandenong Ranges
1. Olinda Falls, Olinda
Olinda Falls are within the lovely Dandenong Ranges and it takes solely about 10 to fifteen minutes earlier than you attain the waterfall – it’s a 350m stroll from the automobile park to the higher platform and one other 140m all the way down to the Decrease Falls (1km return journey). The trail is shaded the entire method and fringed by ferns and towering Mountain Ash timber – so it actually does really feel like an enchanted forest stroll.
Olinda Falls Reserve additionally affords picnic tables, working water, bogs and extra intensive walks across the waterfall space.
Please word, canine and swimming should not allowed, however you may sit within the water on the decrease falls.
Olinda Falls, Dandenong Ranges Nationwide Park North, Olinda
2. Sherbrooke Falls, Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke Falls within the Dandenongs seems one of the best after heavy rain because the Sherbrooke Creek flows quick over the rocks. The waterfalls aren’t very large because the slope shouldn’t be steep, however the stroll by tall Mountain Ash and tree ferns is nice and doable for younger children.
The waterfall is accessed by a 2.4 km, 1-hour return stroll ranging from Sherbrooke and O’Donohue Picnic Floor. Simply keep in mind to put on waterproof climbing boots or my favorite Merry Folks gumboots as the bottom will get muddy (even when it hasn’t been raining, because it’s a well-liked strolling monitor).
Sherbrooke Falls, Dandenong Ranges Nationwide Park (South), Sherbrooke
Waterfalls Close to Melbourne – Yarra Ranges waterfalls
3. La La Falls, Warburton
The path to La La Falls inside Yarra State Forest is a lovely quick stroll by a Cool Temperate Rainforest. The waterfall is definitely accessible through a simple 3.2km out-and-back route and at a leisurely tempo, the 1.6km stroll as much as the falls ought to take round 20 minutes.
There’s a picnic space firstly of the monitor however word the closest bogs and BBQ space is in Warburton.
La La Falls, 25 Iruka Highway, Warburton
4. Steavenson Falls, Marysville
Steavenson Falls is a large 122-metre sheet of water and certainly one of Victoria’s highest waterfalls. It has been a well-liked attraction for the reason that 1860s and there are just a few strolling tracks if you wish to make a day of it. The world is legendary for lyrebirds too!
Park on the Steavenson Falls automobile park and stroll 700m to the highest viewing platform or one other 350 metres to the underside viewing platform, or stroll the entire 3.4km (a method) from the centre of Marysville to the bottom of the falls.
Through the winter, Lake Mountain Ski Resort, simply outdoors Marysville, can also be a well-liked vacation spot for households wanting to go to the snow to play and toboggan.
Steavenson Falls, Falls Highway Marysville
5. Phantom Falls & Keppel Falls, Marysville
Roughly 1km aside are Phantom Falls and Keppel Falls, and they’re nicely price an additional quick drive from Steavenson Falls.
Phantom Falls is roughly 20 minutes stroll barely uphill from the automobile park on the signposted monitor. The stroll again to the automobile park is faster.
There’s a 2km return strolling monitor to Keppel Falls from the Keppel Falls automobile park. It’s a tougher stroll, with some hills. The falls cascade over bounders, and are most spectacular throughout spring.
Phantom Falls & Keppel Falls, Woman Talbot Drive Marysville
6. Masons Falls, Kinglake
Kinglake Nationwide Park lies on the slopes of the Nice Dividing Vary, providing dramatic views of the Melbourne skyline, Port Phillip Bay, the Yarra Valley and throughout to the You Yangs.
Masons Falls is a shocking waterfall and will be accessed through a brief stroll from Masons Falls Picnic Space. The falls are seen from a viewing platform and it’s not potential to stroll to the bottom or high of the falls.
The picnic space has picnic tables and free gasoline BBQ services, all set amongst the towering gum timber.
Masons Falls, Kinglake Nationwide Park, 2980 Heidelberg-Kinglake Rd, Kinglake
7. Wombelano Falls, Kinglake
Additionally in Kinglake Nationwide Park is a 1.5km circuit strolling monitor by forest resulting in a viewing platform for Wombelano Falls. Many of the strolling monitor is flat with a compacted floor. There’s a downhill part for the final 200m.
If you arrive get pleasure from lovely views from the lookout and spy the falls cascading 90 metres into the gully beneath.
Wombelano Falls, Kinglake Nationwide Park, 2980 Heidelberg-Kinglake Rd, Kinglake
Waterfall Close to Melbourne – Mornington Peninsula waterfalls
8. Kings Falls, Arthurs Seat
The 1km circuit stroll to Kings Falls begins on the automobile park on Waterfall Gully Highway and goes previous She-Oaks, Grasstrees, a boardwalk by beautiful fern gully, native Wild Cherry, scented Paperbarks and different fascinating crops and creatures. The stroll has a sequence of interpretive indicators and there’s a viewing platform on the waterfall.
Kings Fall, 21 Purves Highway Arthurs Seat
Waterfalls in Victoria – Daylesford & Macedon Ranges waterfalls
9. Trentham Falls, Trentham
Trentham Falls is Victoria’s highest single-drop waterfall in Wombat State Forest. It’s best seen throughout winter when the water is roaring (there’s not sufficient water in summer time) and it’s accessible with a simple, quick 70m stroll from the automobile park to the viewing platform. There isn’t any entry to the highest or base of the falls for security causes.
There’s a picnic space almost with tables and bogs, barbecues, loads of shade, in addition to extra strolling tracks within the forest and in Lerderderg State Park.
Trentham Falls, Trentham Scenic Reserve Highway Trentham
10. Stanley Park, Mt Macedon
Tucked away in Stanley Park, a reserve in a bush setting, is a waterfall that runs by the park and cascades over a gully. There’s a picket viewing platform and a few stone stairs that lead nearer to the gully.
Stanley Park is a wonderful journey for these desirous to see a waterfall with youthful youngsters as there may be additionally barbecue / picnic services, bogs, and playground gear. There are strolling tracks across the reserve. If you wish to make a weekend of it, I’ve mixed a listing of the highest locations to go in Gisborne and Macedon with children.
Stanley Park, Waterfalls Highway and Salisbury Highway Mount Macedon
11. Sailors Falls, Daylesford
Sailors Falls can really be seen from the picnic space close to the street however there’s a non-slip strolling strip which leads all the way down to the underside of the falls which you’ll even stroll beneath and permits wheelchair entry to the primary viewing platform. Observe that it is a seasonal waterfall so it’s greatest seen in winter.
Sailors Falls, Hepburn Regional Park, Nook Ballan-Daylesford Highway and Telegraph Highway, Daylesford
Waterfalls Victoria – Nice Ocean Highway and Otways waterfalls
12. Erskine Falls, Lorne
Erskine Falls in Nice Otway Nationwide Park cascades over one of many highest drops within the Otways. It’s accessed through a brief 5min stroll which takes you to a viewing level above the falls.
An extra strolling monitor made up of 240 stairs, and steep in locations, results in the bottom of the falls.
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Erskine Falls, Nice Otway Nationwide Park, Erskine Falls Highway, Lorne
13. Triplet Falls, Apollo Bay
Triplet Falls within the Nice Otway Nationwide Park is nestled in historic forests of Mountain Ash and Myrtle Beech.
On a brief 1-4km stroll uncover three spectacular cascades and one of the vital magnificent waterfalls within the Nice Otway Nationwide Park flowing by shady rainforests and glades of mossy tree ferns.
A small picnic space can also be accessible.
Triplet Falls, Nice Otway Nationwide Park, Apollo Bay