Steavenson Falls, Marysville VIC

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At 84 metres high, Steavenson Falls is Victoria's tallest cascading waterfall. The falls are split into roughly five cascades, with the last of these plunging into a small, picturesque rock pool. The falls are nestled into the surrounding mountains, which are covered in native forest. The falls can be enjoyed by day, or viewed for a fun or romantic occasion by night, with the falls being floodlit until 11 pm every night of the week. To reach the falls it is a 350 metre walk from the car park along a wide, compacted gravel path that is also well lit of an evening. Above: The lower sections of Steavenson Falls (Order this image)

The viewing platforms have been rebuilt after the 2009 bushfires which decimated the area. The new platforms offer some fantastic views from the base of the falls on either side of the river. The western side of the river provides the closest access to the falls, with a steel deck that juts out over the plunge pool, almost directly in front of the base of the falls. Alternative views can be found both on the alcove at the edge of the plunge pool on the eastern side of the river, and from the pedestrian bridge that you cross to reach it. Above: Overlooking the precipice at the top of Steavenson Falls (Order this image)

For those wanting to experience a bit more vertigo, the platform at the top of the falls is perched almost on the edge of the precipice. To reach that viewing area, it's a several hundred metre trek up the side of the mountain along the Tree Fern Gully Track. The path is well defined, but the steep grade will test your fitness. The good news is that as you near the top, there is be plenty of reason to pause and take in the expansive views of the downstream Steavenson River valley.

Here is a video of the falls in winter, when they were flowing well but not in flood, during the day and at night. It includes footage from the various viewing areas above and below the falls.

Best Time of Year to Visit:	Best Time of Day to Visit:
Reliable flow all year round except in drought years, when flow over the falls in summer and autumn can reduce to a trickle	Visit at twilight to see the falls change in character from day to night. For daytime visitors, the falls will be in full sun in the afternoon.

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 approximate location of the car park at the start of the walking track to the falls.
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