Silverband Falls, Grampians NP, VIC

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I have visited Silverband Falls a few times and it is quite amazing on two, somewhat magical counts. Firstly, even though the falls look thin and wispy, they are one of the most reliable in the Grampians and continue to flow well after most other waterfalls in the Grampians have stopped. Secondly, if you visit in summer and it hasn't rained recently, the water from the falls literally disappears under your feet. You can walk right up to the water and watch it zoop (that's a magician's technical term) straight into the dry creek bed. Above: Silverband Falls with a small pool and then dry rocks - where does the water go? (Order this image)

Walking to the falls is quite easy on an 800 metre long track that is wide, open and flat graded. There is a steel bridge across the only creek crossing that looks like it would sit well above the water except in flood conditions. Most of the time in summer and autumn the creek is dry.

Once you reach the falls, take time to explore and relax. Like their name suggests, the falls look like a thin silver band. You can walk right up to the falls and touch the water, or take a seat on one of the boulders immediately downstream. Look out for the local wildlife - I spotted a healthy looking skink sunning itself on the rock and some noisy cockatoos flying overhead. I also scrambled part way up the cliff on the opposite side of the creek to see the falls from the other side. If there isn't any water at the base of the falls, wander down the dry creek bed to see if the water pops up again further downstream. If the underground stream hits bedrock (as it does immediately upstream of the falls), it will usually be forced upwards before ducking back under the ground again.

Here is a video of the falls, taken on a fine day at the height of relatively wet summer, when there was actually a small pool at the base of the falls:

Best Time of Year to Visit:	Best Time of Day to Visit:
To see the disappearing water, visit from mid-summer to autumn. The flow over the falls is reliable except in drought years.	Visit in the morning to see the most sunlight on the falls. The falls will usually be in shadow in the late afternoon and evening.

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 occur with some browsers, simply refresh this web page.
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