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MacKenzie Falls is the most popular waterfall in the Grampians due to its height, its reliable flow and its relative ease of access close to the Northern Grampians Road.
Water flows powerfully over the chiselled, jet black wall of rock into a small, deep pool, with several smaller cascades directly upstream.
Above: The falls when it was still legal to swim there
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To reach the falls from the car park it is a steep walk down to the viewing area at the base of the falls. There are dozens of steps to negotiate.
When I visited you could stop at the viewing platform adjacent to the base of the falls, or hop down and wander around the edge of the pool to see
the falls from directly in front. Expect a fair bit of spray down here on a windy day.
From the MacKenzie Falls car park you can also branch off to Broken Falls, a few hundred metres upstream. They are shorter and with a more dissipated stream, but definitely worth a look on the way back up to your car.
It was a fascinating time to visit the falls after the 2014 bushfires cleared away the vegetation along the river. This meant that you could see the falls from more angles, as well as being able to see some of the smaller cascades upstream. Driving past in 2014 I could see the falls in full view from the Northern Grampians Road, which was not possible prior to the bushfires.
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Above: The falls when it was still legal to swim there
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To reach the falls from the car park it is a steep walk down to the viewing area at the base of the falls. There are dozens of steps to negotiate.
From the MacKenzie Falls car park you can also branch off to Broken Falls, a few hundred metres upstream. They are shorter and with a more dissipated stream, but definitely worth a look on the way back up to your car.
It was a fascinating time to visit the falls after the 2014 bushfires cleared away the vegetation along the river. This meant that you could see the falls from more angles, as well as being able to see some of the smaller cascades upstream. Driving past in 2014 I could see the falls in full view from the Northern Grampians Road, which was not possible prior to the bushfires.
Your Seasonal Guide:
| Best Time of Year to Visit: | Best Time of Day to Visit: |
|---|---|
| Reliable flow all year from regulated releases at Lake Wartook directly upstream | Visit from mid-afternoon onwards to see the most sunlight on the falls |
Other Information Before You Go:
Location: Wartook Road, Grampians National Park, 18 km west of Halls Gap and 270 km
(approx. 3.5 hrs drive) west of the Melbourne CBD.
Latitude:-37.110903 Longitude:142.408394
Getting there: Take the Western Hwy to Ararat then the Ararat-Halls Gap Rd to Halls Gap. From Halls Gap take the Northern Grampians Rd for 18 km then turn right into Wartook Rd and follow the signs to the falls nearby.
Water source: MacKenzie River
Approx. height: 30 m
Approx. width: 15 m
Approx. length: Vertical drop
Swimming available at the falls: Yes, but no longer permitted by the managing authority
Facilities: Car park, public toilets, visitor centre
Entrance fee: Not applicable
Opening times: Always open
Sun shade: Will depend on extent of forest regrowth along the track. There is no shade at the base of the falls.
Wheelchair access: None
Prohibitions: No cats or dogs, no swimming
Managing authority: Parks Victoria
Nearby attractions: Lake Wartook, upstream on the MacKenzie River
Before you head out, make sure to read the
waterfall safety information and check with the managing authority for any current change of conditions.
Latitude:-37.110903 Longitude:142.408394
Getting there: Take the Western Hwy to Ararat then the Ararat-Halls Gap Rd to Halls Gap. From Halls Gap take the Northern Grampians Rd for 18 km then turn right into Wartook Rd and follow the signs to the falls nearby.
Water source: MacKenzie River
Approx. height: 30 m
Approx. width: 15 m
Approx. length: Vertical drop
Swimming available at the falls: Yes, but no longer permitted by the managing authority
Facilities: Car park, public toilets, visitor centre
Entrance fee: Not applicable
Opening times: Always open
Sun shade: Will depend on extent of forest regrowth along the track. There is no shade at the base of the falls.
Wheelchair access: None
Prohibitions: No cats or dogs, no swimming
Managing authority: Parks Victoria
Nearby attractions: Lake Wartook, upstream on the MacKenzie River
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