Henderson Falls walk via nature circuit, Lorne
Henderson Falls walk via nature circuit, Lorne
A very pleasant 1 to 2 hour native forest walk from the Sheoak Picnic Area to Henderson Falls and back, via the nature circuit and Won Wondah Falls.
Summary
A very pleasant 1 to 2 hour native forest walk from the Sheoak Picnic Area to Henderson Falls and back, via the nature circuit and Won Wondah Falls.
Description
This is a fairly easy walk through a range of different forest ecosystems to reach Henderson Falls.
You need to climb over a bit of a ridge between Sheoak and Henderson Creeks, but apart from that the walk is actually pretty flat, so you can relax and enjoy the beautiful forest. The ridge also gives you a taste of drier forest with different plants and trees compared to the damp rainforest alongside the streams.
The highlight is Henderson Falls - a beautiful waterfall 8-10 metres high. There is a small pool at the bottom of the waterfall and it is a really lovely spot to hang out.
Won Wondah Falls provide a pleasant stop on the way, although the falls themselves are not much to speak of.
The walk starts and ends at Sheoak Picnic Area which is a very nice spot with grassy areas and good facilities including BBQs. It is indeed a good place for a picnic.
Enjoy this easy wander through the forest!
Note:
- No camping, fires, dogs or other pets are allowed on this walk or at Sheoak Picnic Area.
- Locations of some points of interest are approximate only.
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Points of Interest
1. Sheoak Picnic Area
The walk starts and ends at this very picturesque picnic spot, with good grass areas surrounded by forest.
2. Swamp forest
As you walk along Sheoak Creek, you can admire this unusual grassy wetland forest to your left.
3. Fungi
Some interesting fungi growing at the base of this tree.
4. Historic tree
This tree is believed to have been used for shelter by indigenous people or early European settlers.
5. Track diverging
Up on the ridge the track diverges and is not signposted. Take the track on the left.
6. Interesting plants
As you walk over the hill the microclimate changes and you get a different set of plants compared to the wet gully areas
7. Won Wondah Falls
Not much of a waterfall to be honest, but a fairly pleasant stop nonetheless
8. Tree ferns
As you walk along Hendersons Creek, tree ferns abound.
9. Henderson Falls
A small but picturesque waterfall
10. Sheoak Creek gully
As you finish the walk you get a final taste of lush forest around Sheoak Creek
Features
Picnic spot
Seating available
Public toilets
Nature trail
