Hopetoun Falls
Hopetoun Falls
One of the the spectacular short waterfall walks in the Great Otway National Park that shouldn't be missed.
Summary
One of the the spectacular short waterfall walks in the Great Otway National Park that shouldn't be missed.
Description
On this walk you will get to experience the spray of the Hopetoun Falls was water plummets 30 metres into the Aire River in the Great Otway National Park.
You can view the falls from the upper platform near the start of the walk before you descend about 200 steps leading through glades of tree ferns to the base of the falls. The platform here has a bench perfect for taking in the views and resting the knees.
The upper platform is an easy 20-metre walk from the car park. The lower platform is a one-kilometre return trip – allow half an hour. The walk is graded intermediate but some may find the steep descent and steps back up to be hard.
NO DOGS OR PETS allowed on this walk.
While your there, don't forget to go on the Beauchamp Falls Walk!
More information on Great Otway National Park can be found on the Parks Victoria website.
7700 Views
Points of Interest
1. Hopetoun Falls
You can glimpse the falls through the trees from the viewing platform about 20 metres into the walk.
2. Steps down
There are some steep steps on the path that can be a bit slippery, but there are handrails.
3. Log over path
When we walked, there was the occasional obstacle on the path, which added to the charm of the walk.
4. Boardwalk
Once you reach the bottom there is a wonderful dampish boardwalk through the ferns.
5. Falls from afar
The falls emerge as you wander along the boardwalk.
6. Aire River
You can get a nice view of the Aire River as it travels downstream.
7. Hopetoun Falls
There was a nice volume of water coming over the falls producing a gentle spray of mist.
8. Under the ferns
When the sun is out, a beautiful dappled light is produced under the ferns.
9. Blue Sky
We were lucky, on the return walk the clouds disappeared to reveal some stunning colours.
Features
Picnic spot
Nature trail
Lake, creek, river
