Hopetoun Falls

A stunning 30-metre waterfall nestled within the Otway Ranges rainforest. The falls cascade over fern-covered rocks into a mossy gully.

There is a good view from the upper platform right by the car park; going down to the base means about 200 steps through tree ferns, and the same climb back. The water drops 30m into the Aire River. The eastern Otways took significant storm and flood damage in January 2026 and some areas are still closed, with nearby campgrounds also shut over winter — check the Parks Victoria change of conditions page before you drive out.