Traveller safety information

Hidden within the green rolling hills of the Strzelecki Ranges, the meandering Agnes River cascades over rocks into a deep picturesque gorge. At 59 m, Agnes Falls are the highest single span falls in Victoria. After heavy rain the river falls as a spectacular cascade into the gorge.

• Take a short stroll through the Blue Gum Forest to a viewing area overlooking the falls.
• Watch and listen to birds darting between bushes or feeding within the canopy of the trees within the gorge.
• Relax and enjoy a picnic under the shade of tall blue gums on the grassy banks of the Agnes River.

• Agnes Falls Scenic Reserve has parking, toilets and picnic tables.
• The nearest township is Toora which has toilets, barbeques, picnic tables, information, a caravan park and other bed and breakfast and motel accommodation.
• Be self-sufficient with drinking water. Carry it in and/or know how to make untreated water safe for drinking. For more information contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 or visit the Department of Human Services Better Health website www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal Traditional Owners
Parks Victoria acknowledges the Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Victoria - including its parks and reserves. Through their cultural traditions, the Boon Wurrung, Bunurong and Gunai - Kurnai identify the Agnes Falls Scenic Reserve as their Traditional Country.
Further information is available from Aboriginal Affairs Victoria AAV and Native Title Services Victoria .

The canopy of tall eucalypts provides food and nesting areas for a variety of birds including the Eastern Yellow Robin, Grey Fantail, Laughing Kookaburra, Currawong and Crimson Rosella and a range of honeyeaters.

At night possums and owls emerge from tree hollows to feed amongst the spreading branches of the eucalypts. If you are lucky you may catch a glimpse of a Swamp Wallaby disappearing into the bush.

Agnes Falls Scenic Reserve protects a small remnant of the forests that once covered the Strzelecki Ranges. Tall Southern Blue Gums together with Blackwood and Silver Wattles grow within the sheltered gorge and along the banks of the Agnes River.

The cool moist conditions here support a diverse understorey of Hazel Pomaderris, Blanket-Leaf, dogwood, Prickly Moses, clematis and a ground cover of ferns.

The drier north facing slope and ridge support an open understorey of native grasses and sedges.

• All native plants and animals in the reserve are protected.
• Please keep to designated walking tracks.
• Bins are not provided within the reserve. Please take your rubbish with you.
• Camping is not permitted in the reserve.
• Dogs must be restrained on a leash at all times.
• Agnes River forms part of the Toora Water Catchment Area so swimming is prohibited.

Agnes Falls Scenic Reserve is situated 160 km south east of Melbourne. The waterfall is reached from the South Gippsland Highway at Toora by following Silcocks Hill Road, Hazel Park Road and Agnes Falls Road. Alternatively, the Reserve can be reached from Welshpool via Slade Hill Road and Hazel Park Road. These approach roads provide extensive views across Corner Inlet to the peaks of Wilsons Promontory (Melway ref: 528 C9; VicRoads 103 G4).

• Corner Inlet Marine and Coastal Park
• Nooramunga Marine and Coastal Park
• Tarra Bulga National Park
• Wilsons Promontory National Park