Wannon Falls (Southern Grampians, Victoria, Australia)

Wannon Falls

Wannon Falls seemed to have all the makings of a memorable waterfall worthy of lots of camera clicks.

It had a deep alcove that seemed to be conducive for going behind it (though I'm not sure if there's official access for that) and it had a 30m plunge over a basalt lava cliff. Unfortunately, the falls was pretty much a trickling disappointment during our drought-plagued November 2006 visit. This was even despite the fact that we saw some water in the Wannon River further upstream when approaching Hamilton, but I suspect much of its flow was diverted for agricultural purposes. So I think the Wannon River must have very high flow in order for the waterfall to put on a show (see photos of the falls in full flow here).

Since the area around Hamilton (the nearest town of any size by the falls) was known as Volcano Country, I guess it shouldn't be all that surprising to see the presence of the hard basalt lava cliffs from which the falls makes its dive.

Directions: The falls is located about 15 minutes due west of Hamilton off the Glenelg Highway in the Grampians District. There is a well developed picnic and viewing area from the second exit past the sign indicating the falls (the signage was a bit confusing since it's the exit after the sign that's that one you want to take to the picnic area and falls). The first exit (Morgiana Rd) takes you to an alternate viewing area where you can see the falls from a distance.

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Sweet Cliff Jump Not rated yet
Jumped off it yesterday! Just amazing! And it's not 30m. It's about 23.

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In August 2010, Wannon Falls was flowing very well, creating quite an impressive sight.

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