Murrindindi - Wilhelmina Falls
Wilhelmina Falls is in the beautiful Murrindindi Scenic Reserve. The walk from the car park to Wilhelmina Falls is around 45 minutes each way and is of medium grade. The path is well worn, although care should be taken, especially when it is wet.
The Falls is accessible via Water Gauge Day Visitor Area located 5.7 km along the gravel Murrindindi Road. Access is also available via Jackson's Road / SEC carpark and a short ten minute walk.
Walk Details (DEPI)
Grade of Walk: Grade 4
Distance: Return 6 km
Time: 2 hours
Gradient: Very steep
Quality of Path: Formed track, some obstacles
Quality of Markings: Signposted
Steps: Many steps
Experience required: Experienced bushwalkers
Start and finish at Water Gauge suspension bridge located at the Water Gauge camping site. By following the Murrindindi River Walk in a northern direction you will arrive at the junction of Wilhelmina Falls Track. Here the track climbs gradually to the base of the falls
which flow all year round. These spectacular falls drop 75 metres down a steep granite rock face.
The hand railed viewing point is a great place to take a photo or two, but for your own safety please do not leave the track. Continue up the stairs to the top of the falls, here a new viewing platform is located providing spectacular views of the surrounding mountain range.
The track is fairly uneven and steep in places, and walkers need to be self sufficient with food and water and wear sturdy footwear.
Access to the top of the Falls can be obtained via Jacksons Road carpark. Take a drive along Falls Creek Road for 5.5km before turning left into Jacksons Road. Park the car at the carpark provided and meander through the gates following the signed trail to
the breathtaking view from the platform.
Photo Credit: Craig Amos
Location
Cnr Murrindindi Road and Wilhelmina Falls Walk, Murrindindi 3717 Map
Web Links
→ Murrindindi Scenic Reserve - Walking Tracks
→ The Best Waterfalls in Melbourne and Victoria for Family Visits
