MacKenzie Falls

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Located in the heart of the Grampians, the Mackenzie Falls are regarded as one of the largest and most popular waterfalls in Victoria, and it is easy to see why.



A fully bitumenised road from Halls Gap leads to a large car park and picnic ground at the top of the Falls. Sadly fire damage a couple of years ago has destroyed some of the shelter and shadow provided by trees, but plans are in place to restore the ambience of this setting as soon as possible.




There are two main walks from the car park for the best view of the falls. For those looking for an overall view of three main parts of the Falls and for splendid panoramic views of the Grampians, the Lookout provides sweeping views of and the MacKenzie River from high above the gorge. The lookout provides the only opportunity to capture the multiple cascades of the MacKenzie River as it flows through the gorge, including a wonderful view of . The lookout is accessed via a gently undulating, sealed walking track that wanders through a sheltered woodland. It is suitable for wheelchairs.



Alternatively, or in addition, the walk to the bottom of the falls gives an opportunity to see the falls in all their glory. The path is sealed and signposted as it heads past a series of mini-lookouts. However the path has many steps and is steep, slippery and strenuous in sections so is unsuitable for strollers and wheelchairs.



Halfway down the climb, the path comes to Cranages Lookout which looks out and across the upper falls with some spectacular and close views of the water as it cascades through a series of rocks on its way downhill.



Further downhill and at the bottom of the climb, the large and mighty are visible in all their glory as they fall in to a large pond that gathers the water and diffuses the flow. A small 'beach' lies across from the falls which provides a great place for photos amongst those who are picnicking or working on their tan.



And for those looking for more, a smaller path leads its way along the lower reaches of the MacKenzie River for another 200m past a number of smaller falls known as the Lower Falls. While not as spectacular as the main falls or as fast flowing of the upper falls, the lower falls are a great opportunity to take off the shoes and dip the toes in the crystal clear (and cool) water.



Due to regular rainfall, is the only all-year-round flowing waterway in the entire region with many visitors to the Grampians often visiting this waterfall and enjoy picnicking, strolling through the grounds as well as various water activities. Public amenities include carpark areas and picnic grounds with tables and outdoor BBQ facilities at some areas.

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