Masons Falls, Kinglake

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Enjoy a clear view across a deep ravine to this 45 metre high, tiered waterfall in the Kinglake National Park. The white rushing water glistens in the sunlight against the sleek, dark mudstone steps. There are near vertical rock walls on both sides of the ravine, with the viewing platform placed right on the edge at the top of one wall, around 30-40 metres away from the falls. Above: Masons Falls from the viewing platform (Order this image)

Unfortunately you cannot see the full length of the falls due to trees growing near the base of the falls, and there are no access tracks to the base of the falls. So, bring a pair of binoculars if you want to study the many ledges of the falls in more detail.

Masons Falls is one of the most popular attractions in Kinglake National Park, and the facilities have been developed to cater for high visitor numbers. This includes a large car park, a groomed gravel walking path to the falls, and a large picnic area near the car park. The picnic facilities include bbqs and several sheltered picnic tables, which can cater for large groups if you get there early enough to reserve some adjacent tables. Every time I have visited the falls, even on weekdays, there has always been other people either at the viewing platform or in the picnic area at the same time. Along the path to the falls I spotted a wombat scratching around in the undergrowth, which surprised me given the high foot traffic. Above: The picnic area near the car park at Masons Falls (Order this image)

Along the track to the falls, just after passing the junction with the lyrebird track, there is a little cascade along the creek, so take a look down the little dirt track to get your dose of up-close waterfall sights and sounds.

I am yet to visit these falls after high rainfall, and will update this page when I do.

Best Time of Year to Visit:	Best Time of Day to Visit:
Reliable flow in winter/spring. The falls can dry up to a trickle in summer/autumn.	Avoid late morning to mid-afternoon, especially in winter, otherwise you will be looking straight into the sun when viewing 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. The marker indicates the location of the car park at the start of the walk to 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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