There is a fantastic picnic area alongside the car park on Wartook Road.
Are you allowed to swim at MacKenzie Falls?
Swimming is not permitted at the base of MacKenzie Falls, as it is extremely dangerous.
Walks at MacKenzie Falls
Walk to Broken Falls viewing platform and to the base of MacKenzie Falls
- Distance: 2 km return
- Time: 1 hr 20 mins
- Starting point: MacKenzie Falls carpark
- Difficulty: Easy (to Broken Falls lookout), moderate (to base of MacKenzie Falls)
- Elevation change: 110 metres
The walking track to the bottom of MacKenzie Falls is steep, but well worth the effort. The walk is 2 km return and includes a large section of steep steps as you make your way down into the gorge to the base of the falls.
A viewing platform over
Broken Falls is located before the walk heads down the steps - wheelchairs and prams can access the
Broken Falls viewing platform, but no further.
Walk to the Bluff viewing platform
- Distance: 1.9 km return
- Time: 40 mins
- Starting point: MacKenzie Falls carpark
- Difficulty: Easy
- Elevation change: 10 metres
An alternative track takes you to the Bluff, a viewing platform overlooking MacKenzie Falls with excellent views over the multiple cascades of the MacKenzie River from high above the gorge. The walk to the Bluff is a gentle, sealed track and is wheelchair accessible.
- Starting point: Base of MacKenzie Falls
- Difficulty: Moderate
Fish Falls is a stunning waterfall along the MacKenzie River which cascades beautifully over 60 metres of terraced rock into a gorgeous pool below. From the base of MacKenzie Falls, follow the track downstream along the MacKenzie River until you reach
Fish Falls.
Campgrounds nearby
Please note that dogs are not allowed in the Grampians National Park except within vehicles on sealed roads and in sealed parking areas.
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