Great Otway National Park Waterfalls
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Many of the spectacular Great Otway National Park waterfalls are accessible by only a short stroll. Be sure to visit Triplet Falls, Hopetoun Falls, Beauchamp Falls, Stevenson Falls and Sabine Falls.
Rugged coastlines, dramatic cliff faces, sandy beaches and rock platforms, steep forested ridges and deep valleys of tall forest and fern clad gullies embracing spectacular waterfalls are some of the major features of Great Otway National Park. However, what attracts visitors to the Otways are the walking trails to hidden forest retreats and cascading waterfalls hidden within the forest.
If you love seeing waterfalls, Great Otway National Park is the place you want to visit. With plenty of rainfall throughout the year, the waterfalls are not only aplenty but they are flush with flowing water year round. Continue reading to find out the top 7 waterfalls you should consider visiting on your next trip to Great Otway National Park.
Top 7 Great Otway National Park Waterfalls
Hopetoun Falls
| Distance: | 20m one-way |
| Time: | 30 mins return |
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Start/Finish: | Hopetoun Falls Reserve, Aire Valley Rd |
| Facilities: | None |
Walk to the viewing platform 20 metres from the carpark, or walk down stairs through glades of tree ferns to the falls.
Stevensons Falls
| Distance: | Short walk 500m; Long walk 4.6km |
| Time: | Short walk 20 mins; Long walk 1.5 hrs |
| Grade: | Easy |
| Start/Finish: | Stevensons Campground, Colac – Skenes Creek Rd |
| Facilities: | Picnic table, toilets, wood BBQ, camping |
A 1.5 hr return (4.6km) walk from campground, or shorter return walk (500m) available from day car park via second bridge.
Triplet Falls
| Distance: | 2km |
| Time: | 1 hr loop |
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Start/Finish: | Triplet Falls carpark, Phillips Track |
| Facilities: | Toilets, picnic table |
Walk along raised platforms through ancient rainforest to view the awesome triple cascades thundering over rock ledges. This walk also passes by an original sawmill site.
Beauchamp Falls
| Distance: | 3.4 km |
| Time: | 1 hr return |
| Grade: | Difficult |
| Start/Finish: | Beauchamp Picnic Area, Via Aire Valley Rd |
| Facilities: | Picnic table, toilets, wood BBQ, camping |
Walk passes through softwood plantation forest, along a river discover magnificent Mountain Ash, Myrtle Beech, Blackwoods and lush ferns.
Marriners Falls
| Distance: | 3.4 km |
| Time: | 1 hr return |
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Start/Finish: | Marriners Falls carpark , Barham River Rd |
| Facilities: | Picnic table |
Cross the creek via large stepping stones, pass by tree ferns, lichen and mosses to the waterfall at the end.
Note: Track is subject to flooding after heavy rains.
Carisbrook Falls
| Distance: | Sherbrooke Picnic Ground |
| Time: | 20 mins return |
| Grade: | Easy to Moderate |
| Start/Finish: | Carisbrook Falls carpark |
| Facilities: | None |
Walking track leaves the carpark and heads upwards along the eastern side of the gorge with views over Carisbrook Creek, leading to a viewing area giving excellent views of the falls. Best seen after heavy rains.
Little Aire Falls
| Distance: | 4.5 km |
| Time: | 2 hrs return |
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Start/Finish: | Triplet Falls carpark, Phillips Track |
| Facilities: | Toilets, picnic table |
An undulating return walk through amazing fern gullies and mountain ash forest, highlighted by an elevated viewing platform above the canopy – arguably one of the most spectacular falls in the Otway Ranges.
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