This seasonal guide to waterfalls in Western Victoria recommends the best time of year and the
best time of day to visit each waterfall from Barramunga to Halls Gap and places in between. I have personally visited and photographed all
of the waterfalls on this website.
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Central West Victoria
![Waterfall Seasons of Victoria - Guide to The Blowhole, Hepburn Springs Waterfall Seasons of Victoria - Guide to The Blowhole, Hepburn Springs](waterfalls-in-victoria-the-blowhole-hepburn-springs-thumb.jpg)
An elevated hole in the side of the hill blows water out into Sailors Creek at the site of an old gold mining tunnel. Visit after heavy
rain to see The Blowhole gushing at its best from the viewing platform next to the tunnel outlet…
![Waterfall Seasons - Guide to Lal Lal Falls, near Ballarat Waterfall Seasons - Guide to Lal Lal Falls, near Ballarat](waterfalls-in-victoria-lal-lal-falls-ballarat-thumb.jpg)
View this broad, deep basalt column sink from the cliff top on either side of a long gorge. Impressive for its size and the uninterrupted
views, it is one of the best waterfall picnic spots in Victoria, with oodles of open space within earshot of the rushing water…
![Waterfall Seasons - Guide to Moorabool Falls, near Ballarat Waterfall Seasons - Guide to Moorabool Falls, near Ballarat](waterfalls-in-victoria-moorabool-falls-ballarat-thumb.jpg)
Take in three separate waterfalls (Lal Lal, Granite and Moorabool Falls) on this grassy walking trail across open plains, finishing at the 27 metre single drop
Moorabool Falls. It has a fine curtain of water with two viewing platforms located close to the water…
![Waterfall Seasons of Victoria - Guide to Sailors Falls, Daylesford Waterfall Seasons of Victoria - Guide to Sailors Falls, Daylesford](waterfalls-in-victoria-sailors-falls-daylesford-thumb.jpg)
Sailors Falls is a semi-circular sink in the landscape, with tall exposed columns of basalt, over which
Sailors Creek falls. Gotta love the mineral spring here too, which is the best tasting that I have experienced in the region…
![Waterfall Seasons - Guide to Stanley Park Falls, Mt Macedon Waterfall Seasons - Guide to Stanley Park Falls, Mt Macedon](waterfalls-in-victoria-stanley-park-falls-macedon-thumb.jpg)
A great stopping point at the base of Mount Macedon, especially if you are on your way to the gardens in spring. There is a viewing
platform next to the creek at the top of the falls, a short loop walk to the base, and the aptly named Waterfall Paddock for a leisurely picnic…
![Waterfall Seasons of Victoria - Guide to Trentham Falls, Trentham Waterfall Seasons of Victoria - Guide to Trentham Falls, Trentham](waterfalls-in-victoria-trentham-falls-thumb.jpg)
Whilst other waterfalls in Victoria may be taller in terms of their total height, Trentham Falls lays claim to being Victoria's tallest
vertical drop waterfall, with a single curtain of water falling over a basalt cliff that stands 32 metres high…
![Waterfall Seasons of Victoria - Guide to Turpins Falls, Kyneton Waterfall Seasons of Victoria - Guide to Turpins Falls, Kyneton](waterfalls-in-victoria-turpins-falls-kyneton-thumb.jpg)
This large, serene billabong is surrounded by rock walls on three sides and a waterfall more than ten
metres high. It gets busy with swimmers on a hot day, but even so, it's not the easiest place to find, so read on for directions…
Geelong and The Otways
![Waterfall Seasons of Victoria - Guide to Buckley Falls, Geelong Waterfall Seasons of Victoria - Guide to Buckley Falls, Geelong](waterfalls-in-victoria-buckley-falls-geelong-thumb.jpg)
These rapids on the Barwon River at Highton are only 5 km from the Geelong city centre and easily accessible from the Princes Freeway. It has multiple viewing
platforms, a picnic area, and bushland walking trails running alongside the river…
![Waterfall Seasons of Victoria - Guide to Carisbrook Falls, Great Ocean Road Waterfall Seasons of Victoria - Guide to Carisbrook Falls, Great Ocean Road](waterfalls-in-victoria-carisbrook-falls-great-ocean-road-thumb.jpg)
Carisbrook Falls is a short, moderately steep walk up from the Great Ocean Road, alongside the Carisbrook
Creek valley. Enjoy the exercise, admire the terrain, listen to the rushing water, but bring some binoculars if you want a good look at the falls…
![Waterfall Seasons of Victoria - Guide to Cumberland Falls, Lorne Waterfall Seasons of Victoria - Guide to Cumberland Falls, Lorne](waterfalls-in-victoria-cumberland-falls-otways-thumb.jpg)
Follow the Cumberland River upstream by foot for several kilometres, including four river crossings, to reach this segmented waterfall that
flows into a circular pool. A must-visit for those staying at the caravan park at the mouth of the Cumberland River…
![Waterfall Seasons of Victoria - Guide to Erskine Falls, Lorne Waterfall Seasons of Victoria - Guide to Erskine Falls, Lorne](waterfalls-in-victoria-erskine-falls-lorne-thumb.jpg)
Perhaps Victoria's most popular waterfall, this tall, lush waterfall is at the back of Lorne, just off the Great Ocean Road tourist trail. Be
prepared for some shortness of breath on your way back up, both for you and your car, with very steep terrain and lots of walking steps…
![Waterfall Seasons of Victoria - Guide to Erskine River Rapids (Lorne Rapids) Waterfall Seasons of Victoria - Guide to Erskine River Rapids (Lorne Rapids)](waterfalls-in-victoria-lorne-rapids-great-ocean-road-thumb.jpg)
This relatively unknown, long and broad lava flow is great fun to scramble over, in and out of the little
rivulets that wind their way down the rock face. The geological formation under your feet is fascinating. Follow it upstream and around the corner…
![Waterfall Seasons of Victoria - Guide to Marriner's Falls, Apollo Bay Waterfall Seasons of Victoria - Guide to Marriner's Falls, Apollo Bay](waterfalls-in-victoria-marriners-falls-apollo-bay-thumb.jpg)
The near vertical rock walls on all sides create a beautiful little grotto. The walking track to the falls has been
closed for a few years because of the risk falling gum trees, but the falls are still there just waiting patiently for the track
to be re-opened one day…
![Waterfall Seasons of Victoria - Guide to Sabine Falls, Otway Ranges Waterfall Seasons of Victoria - Guide to Sabine Falls, Otway Ranges](waterfalls-in-victoria-sabine-falls-otways-thumb.jpg)
This is a waterfall for nature lovers, fitness fanatics and history buffs, but the waterfall itself remains somewhat at a distance, even at the
end of the walk. The walk through rainforest is very enjoyable, with sections of steep terrain, creek crossings and an old
mill site…
![Waterfall Seasons of Victoria - Guide to Sheoak Falls, Lorne Waterfall Seasons of Victoria - Guide to Sheoak Falls, Lorne](waterfalls-in-victoria-sheoak-falls-lorne-thumb.jpg)
This waterfall is easy to access from the Great Ocean Road, with amazing views of the coastline along the walk. The jet black rocks curve both
vertically and horizontally. Well worth a visit from Lorne or when travelling along the Great Ocean Road…
![Waterfall Seasons of Victoria - Guide to Stevensons Falls in The Otways Waterfall Seasons of Victoria - Guide to Stevensons Falls in The Otways](waterfalls-in-victoria-stevensons-falls-barramunga-otways-thumb.jpg)
Stevensons Falls is a reliable, powerful waterfall on the Gellibrand River, nestled in lush rainforest in the Otway Ranges. If it has been
raining, expect lots of spray floating on the updrafts generated by the crashing water. Lovely picnic area and campground nearby…
The Grampians and Western Plains
![Waterfall Seasons of Victoria - Guide to Burrong Falls, Grampians National Park Waterfall Seasons of Victoria - Guide to Burrong Falls, Grampians National Park](waterfalls-in-victoria-burrong-falls-grampians-thumb.jpg)
Burrong Falls in the Grampians (Gariwerd) is a quaint series of shallow, rectangular steps over which the water cascades gently. A little off
the main road, they are worth the detour if you enjoy getting up close to the waterfall less visited…
![Waterfall Seasons of Victoria - Guide to Clematis Falls, Grampians National Park Waterfall Seasons of Victoria - Guide to Clematis Falls, Grampians National Park](waterfalls-in-victoria-clematis-falls-grampians-thumb.jpg)
Within walking distance of Halls Gap, these falls along the Chatauqua Peak Walk only flow after rainfall, but can be explored more easily when dry. A good nature walk
when staying in Halls Gap, once you have already done the more popular walks…
![Waterfall Seasons of Victoria - Guide to Hopkins Falls, Warrnambool Waterfall Seasons of Victoria - Guide to Hopkins Falls, Warrnambool](waterfalls-in-victoria-hopkins-falls-warrnambool-thumb.jpg)
This waterfall, one of the widest in Australia, really works up a lather when the Hopkins River is belting down under the bridge in winter and spring. These falls have
three outstanding viewing platforms that make you feel close to the action…
![Waterfall Seasons of Victoria - Guide to MacKenzie Falls, Grampians National Park Waterfall Seasons of Victoria - Guide to MacKenzie Falls, Grampians National Park](waterfalls-in-victoria-mackenzie-falls-grampians-thumb.jpg)
This is the most powerful waterfall in the Grampians with a reliable source of water from upstream Lake Wartook.
Water flows over the tall, broad rock face into a small, right angled gorge with a little pool at the bottom…
![Waterfall Seasons of Victoria - Guide to Silverband Falls, Grampians National Park Waterfall Seasons of Victoria - Guide to Silverband Falls, Grampians National Park](waterfalls-in-victoria-silverband-falls-grampians-thumb.jpg)
If you visit at the right time of year, you can literally watch the water from this horsetail fall disappear into the dry creek bed, right
under your feet in what can only be described as one of nature's neat magic tricks. Try and explain that…
![Waterfall Seasons of Victoria - Guide to Wannon Falls Waterfall Seasons of Victoria - Guide to Wannon Falls](waterfalls-in-victoria-wannon-falls-thumb.jpg)
Typically bone dry in summer, but with the potential for a thunderous flow of water over a thirty metre high vertical drop after heavy rainfall. It includes a free
camping area for tents, caravans and RVs and a well positioned viewing platform…
If you are planning a half or full day trip from Western Victoria to other parts of Victoria, you can also visit
waterfalls in North East Victoria,
waterfalls in Gippsland, or
waterfalls in Melbourne.