Olinda Falls, short loop walk, the Dandenongs

Olinda Falls, short loop walk, the Dandenongs created by Victoria Walks

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Summary

Take a short, shady walk, then head down some steps to the delightful little Olinda Falls in the lovely Dandenong Ranges

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This short walk to the falls begins at the Olinda Falls picnic ground car park then follows a well-marked track to the upper and lower falls viewing platforms.

There are picnic tables and running water.

The toilets were closed on our last visit. See updates on current conditions at this Parks Victoria page. Note that the Falls lower viewing platform (point #6 on map) was closed due to damage and will not re-open until late in 2025.

For a longer walk try this route which can incorporate the Cascade Track as featured at The Bushwalking Blog.

DOGS are not allowed as this walk in within a National Park.

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Points of Interest

1. The Falls track

It's just 340 metres from the car park area to the tracks to the Upper and Lower falls. Follow the Falls Track.

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2. The forest

Logging ceased in 1968 thankfully leaving us and native birds and animals with remnant Mountain Ash forest to explore and appreciate. Other species include Messmate Stringybark and Peppermint gums.

3. The track junction

You'll find a couple of track junctions as you near the end of the Falls track but continue until you see these signs pointing to the Upper and Lower falls. We headed to the Upper Falls first.