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About Hopetoun Falls
Hopetoun Falls is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Victoria, where the Aire River drops 30 metres over a wide basalt shelf into a circular plunge pool ringed by giant tree ferns and rainforest. The viewpoint platform directly in front of the falls creates an immersive curtain-of-water experience. The falls are set within dense Otway rainforest making them visually stunning year-round.
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Hopetoun Falls is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Victoria, where the Aire River drops 30 metres over a wide basalt shelf into a circular plunge pool ringed by giant tree ferns and rainforest. The viewpoint platform directly in front of the falls creates an immersive curtain-of-water experience. The falls are set within dense Otway rainforest making them visually stunning year-round.
Warnings
Getting There
From the Great Ocean Road, turn north onto Beech Forest Road at Lavers Hill, then follow signs towards Hopetoun Falls. Car park is about 8km from Lavers Hill.
Visitor Tips
- •Arrive early in the morning before tour groups. The falls photograph best in soft overcast light which is common in the Otways. Combine with Beauchamp Falls and Triplet Falls for a full waterfall day.
Quick Facts
At a Glance
The Place
- Significance
- Regional
Plan Your Visit
- Entry
- Free
- Duration
- 1-1.5 hours
- Best Time
- Winter and spring for full flow; year-round for the rainforest setting
- Hours
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Location
- Region
- Great Ocean Road
- State
- Victoria
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