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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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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
Above: Discover waterfalls like Moorabool Falls near Ballarat on waterfallseasons.com
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Click or tap on each waterfall title or picture to find your next day trip, holiday destination, bushwalk, photo shoot or
picnic location, or alternatively, search by map.
Central West Victoria
The Blowhole, Hepburn Springs
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…
Lal Lal Falls, near Ballarat
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…
Moorabool Falls, near Ballarat
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…
Sailors Falls, Daylesford
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…
Stanley Park Falls, Mt Macedon
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…
Trentham Falls, Trentham
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…
Turpins Falls, Kyneton
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
Buckley Falls, Geelong
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…
Carisbrook Falls, Wongarra (between Kennett River and Skenes Creek)
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…
Cumberland Falls, Lorne
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…
Erskine Falls, Lorne
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…
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Erskine River Rapids, Lorne
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…
Marriners Falls, Apollo Bay
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…
Sabine Falls, Mount Sabine
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…
Sheoak Falls, Lorne
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…
Stevensons Falls, Barramunga
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
Burrong Falls, The Grampians
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…
Clematis Falls, The Grampians
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…
Hopkins Falls, Warrnambool
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…
MacKenzie Falls, The Grampians
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…
Silverband Falls, The Grampians
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…
Wannon Falls, near Hamilton
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.
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