Olinda Falls, Melbourne, VIC

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Olinda Falls are the best waterfalls for viewing within the Dandenong Ranges near Melbourne. The falls are broken into the upper and lower falls about 180 metres apart, each with a separate walking track to the creek and separate viewing platforms. Above: Olinda Falls viewed from the footbridge (Order this image)

Take a look at the upper falls first before spending more time at the taller, multi-level lower falls. At the lower falls you can walk across a steel bridge spanning the creek that lets you view the falls from both sides, as well as being able to watch the water rush underneath your feet. You can also access the water here if you want to dangle your feet in on a hot day. Both the upper and lower falls have elevated viewing platforms in front of the falls to one side.

The walking track to the falls is only 300 metres, but it is quite steep and gets steeper as you approach the creek. Make sure you save enough energy for the walk back up the hill after your visit. The forest is relatively open and dry here for the Dandenongs, but still with abundant bird life. If you are looking for some more exercise, you can also continue down the even steeper Cascade Track, which follows the Olinda Creek northwards beside several more cascades, starting near the lower falls. A few new picnic tables have been installed in the picnic ground near the car park if you want to have some refreshments, a snack or a packed lunch while you are here.

Here is a video of the falls, taken in the middle of the day in August, when the creek was flowing strongly, but not in flood. It includes the upper falls, lower falls and the cacade on the Cascade Track, and was taken after a tree had fallen on the viewing platform at the lower falls:

Best Time of Year to Visit:	Best Time of Day to Visit:
Reliable flow all year except during summer/autumn in drought years	Mid-morning to early afternoon to see 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 sometimes occur when loading, simply click or tap on "View Larger Map" below.
View Larger Map Here is one visitor's experience of sharing the waterfall with others:

Comment:"2nd visit ever, both this month. Peaceful even with a full car park. Kooka's entertained us. Healthy fresh walk to falls, my non-Aussie friends loved it, then to a cafe in Sherbrooke - yummy." - Dave from Glen Waverley, Victoria, Australia 28/4/2018

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