Buckley Falls, Geelong

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Buckley Falls is a rock cascade in the Barwon River at Highton upon which a weir was constructed for the local mill. The falls spill into the Bunyip Pool, a deep circular pool in the bend of the river. This is the only waterfall in greater Geelong that I am aware of. Above: Buckley Falls and Buckley Falls Weir from below the falls (Order this image)

In total there are three cascades within walking distance along this stretch of river, all connected by a walking trail along the streamside reserve. Take a stroll along the length of the walking trail through a strip of bushland filled with cawing currawongs. The first cascade is upstream at Baums Weir, the second at Buckley Falls itself, and the third cascade is downstream opposite the mill. There is a viewing platform high above Buckley Falls, with steps leading down to another viewing platform at the falls themselves. There is also a picnic area downstream near the lower cascade, with a car park for unloading your picnic gear. Above: Buckley Falls Weir on Buckley Falls (Order this image)

For those from Melbourne, Buckley Falls is reminiscent of Dights Falls in Collingwood, but sits inside a narrower gorge, has more of its natural cascade intact, and is more diverse in character as the seasons change. If you have never visited, it is well worth the short detour to break the drive back from the Surf Coast. For those in Geelong's ever expanding surburbs, Buckley Falls offers the opportunity for some exercise amongst nature whilst reflecting on the local industrial history and its influence on the river.

Here is a video of the falls, taken over two separate days - one when the river was flowing gently and you could walk across the falls, and a second occasion when the river was higher and the falls could not be crossed:

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Anytime of year is fine, with the falls changing in character from a gurgling cascade in summer to a raging torrent after heavy rain	Anytime of the day is fine for visiting the falls, with the possibility of spectacular sunsets from the upper viewing platform

Before you head out, make sure to read the waterfall safety information and check with the managing authority for any current change of conditions. Specific to this site, the managing authority warns visitors to beware of snakes. The marker indicates the location of the car park at the viewing platform 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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