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Lonely Planet · 2024
The 22nd edition covers the Top End, Far North Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria and NSW in one volume.
Australia · Victoria
Steavenson Falls
Steavenson Falls is a waterfall on the Steavenson River, 4 kilometres southeast of Marysville, Victoria, Australia. The falls are one of the tallest in Victoria, with five cascades, a total descent of 122 metres , the last having a clear drop of more than 21 metres .
Essentials guide
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Steavenson Falls drops 122 metres (400 ft) on the Steavenson River. It is a cascade-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Marysville, Australia. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA 4.0).
As a cascade waterfall, water tumbles down a series of rock steps rather than falling free.
What you can do here
A walk-in-and-look waterfall
No commercial adventures run at Steavenson Falls itself — the experience is the approach and the view. Guided day trips from Marysville are the easiest way to combine it with the area around it.
Also good forHikingPhotography
When to go
Spring, September to December, pairs snowmelt or winter rain with lengthening days; autumn (April to May) is the quieter second season.
Getting there
- Base town Marysville, Australia
- Country Australia
- Region Victoria, Australia, Oceania
- Access Moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
How it compares
This waterfall
Steavenson Falls
Australia
Height122 mWidth—
Most similar
Siri Waterfall
Vanuatu
Height120 mWidth—
Also a cascade waterfall, of similar height and in Vanuatu
Largest curtain
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe · Zambia
Height108 mWidth1,708 m
Largest single sheet of falling water
Tallest on earth
Angel Falls
Venezuela
Height979 mWidth—
Widest on earth
Khone Phapheng Falls
Laos
Height21 mWidth10,783 m
Measured across the whole multi-channel system
108 m
120 m
122 m
330 m
979 m
Victoria FallsSiri WaterfallSteavenson FallsEiffel TowerAngel Falls
Khone Phapheng Falls
10,783 m
Victoria Falls
1,708 m
Angel Falls is 8.0× taller than Steavenson Falls. It is about the same height as Victoria Falls (108 m). We don't have a reliable crest width for Steavenson Falls yet, so it is left off the width chart. Tallest · widest lists.
Watch and read
Books worth packing
Lonely Planet Best Day Walks AustraliaLonely Planet
Walking guide
Lonely Planet Best Day Walks Australia
Lonely Planet · 2024
Short and half-day walks around Australia, useful for fitting waterfall hikes into a wider trip.
Places We Swim: Exploring Australia's Best…Caroline Clements and…
About this place
Places We Swim: Exploring Australia's Best Beaches, Pools, Waterfalls, Lakes, Hot Springs and Gorges
Caroline Clements and Dillon Seitchik-Reardon · 2018
A guide to Australian swimming spots including waterfall plunge pools; check the state of each pool locally before swimming.
On the map
-37.5327, 145.7737
Quick answers
Where is Steavenson Falls?
Steavenson Falls is in Australia (Victoria). The nearest base is Marysville, Australia. Its coordinates are -37.5327, 145.7737.
How tall is Steavenson Falls?
Steavenson Falls drops 122 metres (400 feet). It is a cascade-type waterfall on the Steavenson River.
When is the best time to visit Steavenson Falls?
Peak flow is September to December. Spring, September to December, pairs snowmelt or winter rain with lengthening days; autumn (April to May) is the quieter second season.
What can you do at Steavenson 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 Steavenson Falls?
The usual base is Marysville, Australia. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there.
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