Glenlyon - Loddon Falls
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Loddon Falls is located in the Loddon River Scenic Reserve in Glenlyon. At the falls the Loddon River drops dramatically over a wall of huge hexagonal basalt columns into a pool below before continuing on through the spectacular rocky gorge. There is a pool beneath the falls.
To view Loddon Falls from the top, instead of heading down the steps to the river below you can walk to the left along the edge of the gorge for a view down over the waterfall. This is a high cliff with no safety barriers, so be wary of the edge and supervise children at all times.
A smaller cascade can be found further upstream from the waterfall where the river rushes down beautifully over several layers of bedrock. This spot can be seen from the parking area and is accessed via a walk down the hill within the reserve.
The parking area lies at the end of Sewells Road. The parking area is accessible by all vehicles in dry weather, 4wd only in very wet weather, or it is a 1.1 km walk from Holocombe Road along Sewells Road to the car park.
While exploring Loddon Falls and the Loddon River Scenic Reserve, be wary of cliffs, uneven ground and prickle bushes. There is also an open mine shaft down in the gorge beneath the far wall (opposite side from the car park).
Review:
This is an exciting waterfall to visit which is set in a large gorge with basalt columns but please be very careful around the top of the cliffs. The waterfall is only about a five minute walk to the north from the car park at the end of Sewells Road. To view the waterfall from the bottom, there is an obvious point where you can scramble down - keep left and follow the little track beside the gorge wall.
The water flows down the wall at a number of points into a big pool below. The pool is a bit manky and doesn't look like a nice spot for a swim. We visited a few days after heavy rain and the flow was quite low and I don't think the waterfall flows year round. Upstream, the water runs across a beautiful tessellated pavement which is similar to that at the Organs Pipe National Park.
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Location
Sewells Road, Glenlyon 3461 Map
Web Links
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