Australia · Grampians, Victoria
MacKenzie Falls
Victoria's largest waterfall by volume drops into a deep sandstone gorge in the Grampians, reached by a steep staircase of more than 200 steps down to a base viewing platform. A longer loop trail links it to Broken Falls further upstream for a half-day circuit.
Victoria's largest waterfall by volume drops into a deep sandstone gorge in the Grampians, reached by a steep staircase of more than 200 steps down to a base viewing platform. A longer loop trail links it to Broken Falls further upstream for a half-day circuit.
MacKenzie Falls drops 30 metres (98 ft) on the MacKenzie, inside Grampians National Park. It is a plunge-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Halls Gap, with MEL the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Spring gives the fullest flow; the falls can slow to a trickle after dry Victorian summers.
What you can do here
Hiking
From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.
Photography
Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.
When to go
Spring gives the fullest flow; the falls can slow to a trickle after dry Victorian summers.
Entry: Free park entry
Getting there
- Base townHalls Gap
- AirportMEL
- CountryAustralia
- RegionGrampians, Victoria, Oceania
- AccessModerate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
On the map
-37.4092, 142.3897
Quick answers
How tall is MacKenzie Falls?
MacKenzie Falls drops 30 metres (98 feet). It is a plunge-type waterfall on the MacKenzie.
When is the best time to visit MacKenzie Falls?
Peak flow is March to April and September to November. Spring gives the fullest flow; the falls can slow to a trickle after dry Victorian summers.
What can you do at MacKenzie Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail.
How do you get to MacKenzie Falls?
The usual base is Halls Gap, and the closest airport is MEL. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there. Free park entry.
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