For the most intrepid and immersive waterfall experience in Victoria, look no further than Triplet Falls Walk in the Great Otway National Park. This is the adventurers guide to Triplet Falls taking you closer to the action on the well trotted Triplet Falls Walk.
Triplet Falls are immersed amongst stunning Mountain Ash and Myrtle Beech forest giants. Complimented by endless coverage of green fern bushes and colourful fungi. Access the various view points of Tripley Falls by walking the simple, short and well maintained Triplet Falls Walk.
>> Location: Great Otway National Park
>> Distance: 1.8km loop
>> Duration: 1 hour
>> Track Difficulty: Easy
>> Start/Finish: Triplet Falls car park (Triplet Falls, Phillips Track, Wyelangta VIC 3237)
TRIPLET FALLS WALK – POINTS OF INTEREST
Triplet Falls got its name because of the three columns of water seen from the main observation point. The rightmost column provides the best view as the others are partially obstructed. You can use your imagination to picture just how impressive the falls would look if the flora was cleared.
The site was once a site of logging and deforestation. As such, you will encounter old logging equipment from the Knotts No.1 Sawmill Operation from back in the 1900s. The equipment is quite remarkable as they depict a battle between human greed and the forests will to survive. It is exciting to see how the now thriving foliage has surrounded (and is slowly claiming) the equipment. Life always finds a way?
ACCESSING THE FALLS
Disclaimer: this next section is not part of the official Triplet Falls Rainforest Walk.
Have you ever wanted to stand at the bottom of a waterfall that you could not see the top of? If yes, follow these instructions.
Beginning the Triplet Falls Rainforest Walk from the Triplet Falls car park, find the sign saying Little Aire Falls 2.3km left. Here, make sure you keep to the right and keep your eyes peeled for the first Triplet Falls lookout point.
Just to the left of the safety rail you will see a small unmarked path where people descend to get to the stream at the bottom. To make the descend easier, rotate your body and use the root system as if you were climbing down a ladder.
Once you have traversed to the bottom of the tree root network, you can follow the stream to the base of Triplet Falls. Look up and you will see platform upon platform of waterfall pools and dramatic flows of water pouring over the rocks.
It is easy to scale up the side of the falls if you don’t mind getting muddy!
There is a heap of cool hangout spots at the base of the falls and various spots to swim in.
Be sure to take your rubbish home with you if you are planning on having a waterfall picnic.
MAKE IT A DAY TRIP
Since you are in the Great Otway National Park there is an abundance other things to do in the area.
>> Melbourne CBD – Triplet Falls 2.5 hours
>> Geelong CBD – Triplet Falls 1.75 hours
>> Lorne – Triplet Falls – 1.5 hours
>> Apollo Bay – Triplet Falls – 1 hour
In just a short 20 minute drive from Triplet Falls you can access the magical California Redwoods and Hopetoun Falls.
Alternatively you can head to Apollo Bay or Lorne for a coastal change. Here you will find spectacular views from the Great Ocean Road and many restaurants and cafes.
