September 3, 2020
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*It’s here I should tell you that I am an affiliate for Kathmandu, so if you decide to purchase something from this link, I will receive some remuneration. Help keep our trails and parks open during COVID-19 by committing to social distancing. Wombelano Falls offers a 1.5km circuit walking track (3km return) to view the falls where there is a viewing platform. The ‘circuit’ is actually a halfway point on the track. Turn off your ad blocker to see a map of this trail, Masons Falls via Boundary Track and Wallaby Trail, Yarra Glen to Don Valley Circular Cycle Route, Mount Jerusalem, Bundy, Mt Verard, and Cookson Hill Trails, Warrandyte-Kinglake Nature Reserve Loop via One Tree Hill. Well, I ate my words when Wombelano Falls popped up on the search results. We began straight ahead, if not slightly to the right. Scott and Roya were gasping, asking if I was okay. Obviously, we continued further downhill towards the falls. Great little track. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Indicated by an orange arrow on a tree. But that day I had to use my better judgement. We were taken along a zig-zagging path, making its way down the hill. So watch this space for updates! I’ll just have to go back one day when I’m more prepared – geared up with my Kathmandu boots and backpack full of my portable charger, first-aid gear and plenty of water. The ‘dirt road’ I’m referring to is fairly hectic, with lots of dips (half of the road was missing at times) and watery potholes. Continue your visit to www.tripadvisor.com.au. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Wombelano Falls: Enjoy the Serenity - See 3 traveller reviews, candid photos, and great deals for Kinglake, Australia, at Tripadvisor. We had our ride home! more. I hadn’t even heard of Wombelano Falls at this point. But I did want to get to the bottom of the falls. After the last roundabout, continue for 13kms, turn right onto Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd/C724 and from here the directions are the same as above. I was instructed by Scott to get up Google and see if there were any falls nearby the area. Wear proper shoes. Never miss out on a waterfall chase by entering your email below! Lovely little walk, albeit steep in some parts so if you are with young children take care. This wouldn’t have been such an issue if my Nike’s still had their soles, but they are so worn that they are flat and devoid of any grip. Then, through the green ferns, I spotted a flash of blue. Having said this, I absolutely love Kathmandu products and I wouldn’t endorse anything that I didn’t honestly believe in. I vowed then that one day I would return to find it. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and nature trips and is accessible year-round. Wombelano Falls is located in Kinglake National Park with car parking off Captains Creek Road. Learn how your comment data is processed. image by chris maxwell. Great short walk, very beautiful, very muddy, no rest seats. For some unknown reason I had chosen to leave my Kathmandu hiking shoes* at home. To the right of the viewing platform, a section of the wood left a gap that you could slip behind – if you were careful. We continued closer, and found our way to the viewing platform. Most of the time, I take risks when it comes to waterfalls. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. To my dismay, the viewing platform was quite a distance away from the falls, and the lack of decent rainfall had reduced their impressiveness. Soon, we saw a trickle of water peaking through the lush greenery. We laughed nervously, “Ah, our friend went down there and he’s disappeared.” We must have sounded like lunatics. Here's a tip for you. I was not convinced it was a man-made path – it appeared to have been washed out with water and somehow created by nature. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Email Address * First Name * What resembled a path then meandered down into the thick forest, though it was extremely steep. Winding through diverse forest types a short and variable track takes you to a viewing platform of the falls and forested gully below. This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. How I Did A 14 Day Road Trip Along The South West Edge, 3 Melbourne Waterfalls Perfect for Swimming When Summer Begins, Injidup Natural Spa, Wyadup Rocks, Yallingup – Western Australia, Australia, Wombelano Falls Carpark off Caption Creek Rd, Yes, rough condition with potholes, beware when wet, 1.5km return circuit (no access to base via track), Head out of the Masons Falls carpark onto Masons Falls Road, Turn left onto National Park Road and follow this for 4kms, Turn right onto Whittlesea-Kinglake Road/C724, After 4.7kms turn left onto Extons Road and follow this for 3.9kms, Turn right onto Captains Creek Road, which is an unsealed, dirt road that cuts through farmland, Leave the CBD heading north towards Citylink ramp to State Route 43/Airport/Bendigo/Hume Hwy and follow this for 11kms (this is a partial toll road. I slid under the railing and started to head downhill. Engulfed in the United States nice to have a seat to relax enjoy... 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