Clematis Falls, Grampians NP, VIC

Waterfall Seasons - The Waterfall Guide

Stare up at the cliff face from a viewpoint near the base of these waterfalls within walking distance of Halls Gap. If you want to see water, make sure it has been raining lately, otherwise these falls will only have a few drops seeping down the rock face. Above: Clematis Falls (Order this image)

The falls are impressive in height with a series of rounded basalt faces lined with weathered cracks guiding the water down. The character of the falls changes significantly depending on the rainfall conditions. When dry in summer and autumn, you can rock hop carefully down to the base of the falls and stare straight up. In winter and spring when Indigo Creek is flowing, the falls spread across different parts of the rock face at different elevations. In wetter conditions you need to be content with viewing the falls from the little perch of rocks off to one side, as it is likely to be too slippery to rock hop down to the base. Above: Kangaroos beside the walk to Clematis Falls (Order this image)

Whilst the falls were not particularly impressive in summer, the walk was relatively pleasant along a wide, well-maintained track for most of the way, noting that the last 100 metres or to the falls is quite steep and rocky. I did enjoy wandering past the mob of kangaroos, lazing about beside the track in the early morning. On the return walk, an hour or so later, the kangaroos had already dispersed for the day. This walk is good for some exercise if you are staying in Halls Gap and have done most of the other nearby walks, or as part of a longer walk up to Chatauqua Peak that overlooks Halls Gap.

Best Time of Year to Visit:	Best Time of Day to Visit:
Winter through to early summer, because the falls dry up in late summer and autumn in most years.	Visit in the middle of the day to see the most sunlight on the falls.

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 advises that there are cliff edges, slippery rocks, that children are at risk, and that there is steep walking. The marker indicates the location of the start of the walk to 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.
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