About Agnes Falls
Agnes Falls was an impressive multi-tiered waterfall in the quiet South Gippsland region.
Both times we’ve been to this waterfall, it was seen as part of a long day trip that looped throughout the Gippsland Region in the eastern part of Victoria.
The effort was richly rewarded as a short 200m walk from the car park led us to a pair of overlooks where we could witness the Agnes River drop 59m into the narrow gorge below.
A sign here claimed that this was the highest single span falls in the state of Victoria though we truthfully weren’t sure what exactly they meant by “single span”.
After all, it had multiple drops not unlike the 84m Steavenson Falls by Marysville, Victoria.
Plus, it certainly had more tiers to it than the singular plunging 32m Trentham Falls near Daylesford, Victoria.
Experiencing Agnes Falls
Our first visit to Agnes Falls occurred in November 2006, which happened to be during one of Australia’s longest and worst droughts in its recorded history to date.
Yet despite the stressing conditions, the falls still had somewhat decent (albeit low) flow during that time.
When I returned here 11 years later in November 2017, the Agnes River had a little more volume.
However, it still seemed like it could have really put on a show had the Gippsland Region not been subject to an anomalously dry Winter and Spring that year.
It was worth noting that the Agnes River happened to be a key water catchment for the Toora area and other nearby towns.
Thus, swimming and fishing were prohibited here though we did witness a weir near the top of the falls that appeared to have altered the shape of the brink of the falls.
Specifically, the weir caused an unnaturally straight dam-like wall that the Agnes River would drop over.
Indeed, this weir was but one intervention in a system of dams (dating back to 1924) throughout the Agnes River system, which was designed to aid with the water supply.
We weren’t sure if these interventions might have adversely impacted the flow of water over the years, but in each of our visits, much of the rocky underbelly beneath the falls was exposed.
Overall, Julie and I managed to fully experience this falls in a matter of 30 minutes or less.
Other visitors to the area appeared to have spent even less time than that as we came earlier and left later than most of them.
Indeed, for such a short visit, it was definitely worth the quick detour if driving in the area.
Authorities
Agnes Falls resides in the Agnes Falls Scenic Reserve near Toora, Victoria. It is administered jointly by Parks Victoria and the Boon Wurrung, Bunurong, and Gunaikurnai People. For information or inquiries about the area as well as current conditions, visit their website.
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New Improvements at Agnes Falls proving very popular January 7, 2015 4:27 am - Officially opened in October 2014 the new toilet block, easily found located beside the carpark, and the new picnic tables and shelter, are proving to be another drawcard for visitors coming to view these pretty falls in South Gippsland. The Agnes Falls drop 59 metres to the gorge below, and are only a pleasant 10… ...Read MoreVisitor Reviews of this Waterfall:
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