Genoa Falls, East Gippsland, VIC

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I had driven past the track to Genoa Falls dozens of times before I realised that they were even there. They are hidden at the end of a short, unnamed and unsigned dirt road directly off the Princes Hwy. Hundreds of cars would pass this spot every day on their way between the south coast of New South Wales and Gippsland in Victoria. Above: The main cascade at Genoa Falls (Order this image)

The falls consist of a wide open, moderately sloping basalt shelf interspersed with several small waterfalls of around 1-2 metres in height. In dry weather you can walk over the length and breadth of the falls. The flow splits into two paths downstream of the first fall, with the far path mostly hidden from view behind boulders and brush. The water has a brown hue, possibly from iron in the rock and natural tannens in the water. There is a bit of algae growing along the moister sections of the rock, so be careful of your footing there. Above: Sheet flow over the rock shelf at Genoa Falls (Order this image)

The falls are a good rest stop for long distance travellers, but apart from the car park and the walking track to the falls, there are no facilities here, so don't expect it to be a toilet break. It is an opportunity to stretch your legs and see something different along the highway without losing too much down time from your journey. If you are travelling in summer, have the fly repellent handy.

Here is a video of the falls, taken in the early afternoon in January, when the creek was flowing steadily, but not in flood:

Best Time of Year to Visit:	Best Time of Day to Visit:
Winter through to early summer, because the falls may dry up in late summer and autumn in dry years.	Visit any time of the day - the falls are wide and orientated at different angles, so there will always be part of the falls in full sun.

Before you head out, make sure to read the waterfall safety information and check with the managing authority for any current change of conditions. The marker indicates the location of the car park at the falls. If the map is not zoomed in locally, as can occur with some browsers, simply refresh this web page.
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