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| Accompanied by Archer! |
I'm determined to visit every waterfall across Victoria. I'm aware this won't be a quick undertaking, though I've managed to see quite a few of the ones near my home. Trentham Falls is among the larger cascades within reasonable distance from me. It regularly appears on recommended Victorian destinations but somehow I keep overlooking it. I was searching for dog-friendly walking trails when Trentham Falls came back to mind.
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| Exploring time! |
I certainly made several errors during my visit. The first mistake was heading to the falls on a Saturday. I arrived later in the afternoon to steer clear of crowds, yet the car park was nearly at capacity when I showed up (around 4pm). My second blunder (which I reckon should've been apparent) was going in the thick of summer. Whilst Melbourne's weather is fickle, it still gets absolutely sweltering in summer months. We've had a gorgeous summer so far but that warmth does tend to dry up waterfalls...SCIENCE! This realisation hit me roughly three-quarters through the drive. Having already committed to this walk, I chose to push on but vowed I'd return to Trentham Falls during winter to witness how the falls differs when there's actually water flowing.
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| Genuinely hoping I took the correct route... |
A primary viewing platform sits approximately 200 metres away from the carpark. The spot appeared to be where most visitors congregated. I was astounded by how many people simply descended to the platform and promptly returned to their vehicles. Where was everyone's sense of exploration? Multiple pathways seemed to lead down towards the base of the falls. Since I was walking alone (excluding Archer, of course), I chose to be quite careful about which route I selected. At the summit, the quickest path to the falls displayed a warning sign advising visitors to avoid the area due to cliff instability. After taking the considerably longer route down to the base, I discovered that first, shorter trail was actually safe for walking. I wasn't particularly bothered though, as Archer and I enjoyed a lovely scenic trek.
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| Perspective from inside the cave |
Upon reaching the base, we encountered a surprisingly subdued roar from the cascades. Once more, I'd made the mistake of arriving mid-summer to visit a waterfall, though this didn't diminish the remarkable splendour of Trentham Falls. There's a marvellous cavern where you can observe the rear of the falls (or what little remained, as water levels were disappointingly low). I almost...yes, I truly said almost... can't wait for winter so I can witness the falls in full flow. Good grief, I hope I haven't just tempted fate with dreadful weather for the rest of summer...
Do you know of any spectacular waterfalls in Victoria worth visiting? What about elsewhere in Australia? Share your suggestions in the comments—I'd love to add them to my expanding catalogue of getaways!
See you next time...
