MacKenzie Falls Day Visitor Area (Grampians National Park)

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MacKenzie Falls Day Visitor Area (Grampians National Park)

Mackenzie Falls Day Visitor Area provides a fantastic base to explore the spectacular Mackenzie Falls and Broken Falls. Park your car and decide which walk to take to view one of the largest waterfalls in Victoria.

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MacKenzie Falls Day Visitor Area (Grampians National Park)

Facilities

Toilets

Carpark

Need to know

MacKenzie Falls Day Visitor Area (Grampians National Park)

Safety in nature

You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.

Accessibility

Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however, in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.

Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

No camping
No firearms allowed
No generators
No fires permitted
No horses
No dogs, cats, pets allowed
No swimming
No bicycles

Warnings

Terrain hazards
Uneven ground
Other warnings
Limbs may fall take care

Be Prepared

Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks in Victoria’s parks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care. Find out more.

Change of Conditions

Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.

Watchtower (access trail) - Trail remediation and improvement works

The popular Watchtower designated climbing area located near Halls Gap in the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park is undergoing trail remediation and improvement works.

Works commenced on the base trail on Monday (22 May), with completion anticipated in early July 2023. These include the removal of old damaged and degraded timber steps, significant repairs to the existing stone access trail and construction of new stone steps and drains.

Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park Updates - Road Report 02.06.2023

Silverband Road is closed between Sundial Road and Silverband car park (one way section) on Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th June, while critical flood repair works are completed. The Silverband car park will remain open, with access to the car park and waterfall via Grampians Road. Drivers are encouraged to plan their journey and follow all signage in place. For more information, call 133 788 or email westernprojects@roads.vic.gov.au

Red Rock Road and Mitchell Road are closed until further notice.

Lodge Road is partly closed, from Syphon Road intersection to asses Ears Road until further notice.

Redman Road is closed for roadworks from Wednesday 31/5/2023 until further notice.

Seasonal Road Closures

Seasonal road closures are in place due to flood damage. They have been in place since November 2022. Seasonal roads will gradually reopen after repair works and final assessments are completed.

Please see the latest road report attachment for full road and track details at the end of this notice.

Attachments: Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park Road Report 02.06.2023 (191KB)