Lorne - Straw Falls
If you are visiting the spectacular Erskine Falls, the more adventurous may also want to visit Straw Falls which is just 400m down from Erskine Falls.
The amount of water coming over Straw Falls can vary greatly depending on recent rainfall which presents the predicament of Straw Falls - to see it flowing well it needs to have rained a bit, which means the river will be harder (and more dangerous) to cross.
To reach Straw Falls, after trekking the stairs down to Erskine Falls, there is a track to the side of it. Head downstream about 30m and you will see a sign recommending that the next section is for experienced walkers only. This is due to the creek crossing and the fact that from this point, it is possible to the follow the Erskine River Trail all the way down to Lorne which includes many river crossings. However to get to Straw Falls, it's really only the one crossing that you need to tackle. Watch as is slippery and there is a river crossing. Don't try to cross if the river is flowing too hard.
On the other side of the river you will spot a marker and a worn path. Carefully choose your path across the rocks if you want to keep your feet dry but this is not always possible. Poles may assist you here. Once you cross to the other side, you will follow a well worn small track that will take you to Straw Falls.
Getting There
The starting point, Erskine Falls are at the end of Erskine Falls Road, 10km north west of Lorne.
Location
Erskine Falls Road, Lorne 3232 Map
Web Links
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