Hopetoun Falls
Hopetoun Falls
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Hynet9
Moonee Ponds, Australia470 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Small car park that was very busy. Quick walk to the falls - about 200 steps and beautiful scenery the entire way.
Plenty of water flowing with lots of people getting close for photos.
Wal back up was more difficult but completed very quickly
Plenty of water flowing with lots of people getting close for photos.
Wal back up was more difficult but completed very quickly
Written January 6, 2020
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guennie3
Cambridge, UK450 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Beautiful falls. Well worth a visit. Wear proper walking shoes or trainers. We saw people in flip flops (thongs as they are called in Australia). The walk down to the bottom of the falls is worth it. Parking area is small (space for about 8 vehicles) but it is a short stop so people come and go quite quickly.
Written October 20, 2023
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Jess S
7 contributions
Oct 2022
Visited just after the massive downpour across Victoria and the falls were definitely flowing! Doesn't take long to walk down to the base platform but there are plenty of stairs, some quite steep, so prepare yourself for the way back up. If it has been raining in the area, it can get quite muddy on the path making it a bit slippery. Bit of a narrow road on the way in and out and a bit bumpy. Also, there are no toilets here - closet one is at the Redwood Forrest a few minutes away.
Written October 15, 2022
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yazitravels
Bordeaux, France537 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
You cannot park with a trailer as there is only space for between 3 and 5 cars. To get down you need to walk a few steps. We went on a rainy day. The steps had mouchy mud. You just need to come equipped with good shoes and a raincoat. At the bottom you only find a plateforme, you cannot swim.
Written April 28, 2023
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Ilavayou
Manila, Philippines763 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
It was our first stop on our 2 days trip to the Great Ocean road. It was an hour walk from the parking area. It was a nice view and worth the walk. We took some photos of course and just took our moment to enjoy the scenery. We got confused tho on our walk back as there were no sign on the exit or arrows to guide you - the trail was a bit of a mix up too. But we made it. Personally, it is Best to do the visit to the forest first then do the 12 apostles visit last.
Written November 3, 2023
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car0leb66
Brisbane, Australia262 contributions
Oct 2022
A stunning and breathtaking waterfall and really gushing after so much rain. It is a steepish walk down and back up but so worth it. You see it from a platform to protect the area. It is a magic experience amongst the tall mountain ash and the unfolding reaching ferns.
Written October 24, 2022
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Xanerin
Alice Springs, Australia1,472 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Now these falls are lovely but make sure you are fit as it is quite a walk down and an even harder walk up those steps. If you look closely once you are down by the falls, you may be lucky to spot a platypus. They were quite beautiful and even though you can’t get really close, as there is a platform, it is worth the hike.
Written May 29, 2022
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Candy
4 contributions
Mar 2021 • Couples
What a beautiful part of the world. I would highly recommend the walk. Do be mindful that their are some serious steps to come back up out of the falls. So if you have knee issues or immobility concerns this may not be the walk for you.
If not highly recommend to witness this beautiful spot.
If not highly recommend to witness this beautiful spot.
Written March 10, 2021
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Dicky Ticker
Melbourne, Australia31 contributions
Jan 2021
There were many steps leading down to the falls, which were quite steep in places. Easy enough if you're fit and able (we are in our 70's). Very peaceful and scenic walk to the spectacular falls. Very worthwhile visit.
Written February 12, 2021
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Michael C
Melbourne, Australia5,966 contributions
Nov 2020
Short walk from car park to small lookout with good but distant view of the falls. Longer and steep walk down to the waterfall base for a much better look. Not large falls but lovely bush setting and good for photos. Steep climb back up to the car park. No picnic facilities.
Written November 18, 2020
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Hello, is the Hopetoun falls active in the month of December. Thanks
Written December 20, 2019
Can I take my dog on lead to Hopetoun Falls?
Written February 26, 2019
Not according to the online guide available. Check out the Otways walls and waterfalls guide (google via visit great ocean road org website) to find out where you can take your dog on lead.
Written May 15, 2019
If we are to drive over from Apollo Bay, would Binns Road be the best route?
My mode of transport will be a toyota corolla.
Thank you!
Written April 23, 2017
Totally agree with Terry, it's not a bad road and there is so much more along the way.
Well worth the drive.
Written April 23, 2017
Yeah not at the actual falls. The closest legal one I know of is the Wonky Stables Holiday Park, which is 9km from the falls.
Here's an awesome site for camping in Aus too if you're looking for other spots in the area. Definitely hit up the info centers in the area though for most up-to-date info.
Hey Camping
Written December 2, 2016
hi, at the actual fall there is no bbq but near the car park there is a bbq, it was like this when i went anyway, it may have changed. the car park is sort of at the top of a hill and then you walk down to the waterfall. hope this helps
Written September 7, 2016
No you can't swim there.
Written September 17, 2015
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