Located in the stunning Alpine National Park, Paradise Falls cascades an uninterrupted 31 metres from a conglomerate rock formation. The walk to the viewing platform is a well-made but steep stepped track. From here, you can take in the spectacular falls and watch the stream wind down through the landscape.
Paradise Falls is in the heart of the King Valley in Alpine National Park. The falls are most spectacular in spring, early summer or after rain, so plan your visit accordingly if you're keen to see the water at its most impressive.
A pleasant 500m walk from the car park takes you to the falls viewing platform, where you can watch the falls drop from a breathtaking conglomerate rock ledge formation. The path allows you to follow the contours of this rock formation on stone steps. For your safety, please stay on the designated walking track to avoid unstable rocks and minimise damage to native vegetation.
In the Day Visitor Area you'll find picnic tables and designated fireplaces with barbecue plates – an ideal destination for a day trip with the family. Toilets are located at the rear of the car park, but you'll need to bring your own drinking water. Make sure you extinguish your fire with water after using the fireplaces, and take all your rubbish out with you.
For the more adventurous, take the Falls Walking Track from the car park to Wobonga Plateau: a 7km return trip that will take you up to McMillan's Track Lookout, perched on a rocky escarpment. Absorb the breathtaking views of the Upper King River and Lake William Hovel, as well as the rolling hills stretching towards the peaks of Mount Stirling and Mount Buller.
Things to do in the area
Lake Cobbler
Cobbler Lake Camping Area
Lake William Hovell
Mount Cobbler Walk
Bird watching
How to get there
Paradise Falls
Facilities
When you're there
Please note that camping is not permitted at the Paradise Falls Day Visitor Area. You can find some excellent free and 2WD accessible camping spots nearby at Bennies and Dandongadale that are accessible all year round.
For 4WD and camping during the warmer months, check out the Upper King River, Sandy Flat, Top Crossing and Buckland Spur areas. Note that these areas are subject to seasonal road closures.
Help us protect Alpine National Park by adhering to the park's visitor guidelines:
Need to know
Paradise Falls
Accessibility
Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state.
Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.
Change of Conditions
Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.
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Alpine National Park
Planned Burning along the Benambra Corryong Road at Pheasant Creek 3rd - 10th May 2024
In the Alpine National Park, DEECA's Tambo team is conducting a planned fuel reduction burn along the Benambra Corryong Road near Pheasant Creek. This is part of a significant burning operation and will proceed in this are on Friday 3rd May 2024 and will be patrolled for the following week.Traffic control will be in place.Staying informed - How can I find out about a burn near me?Sign up to receive free automated SMS and email notifications about any upcoming FFMVic and CFA planned burns at the Forest Fire Management Victoria website.Call - For information and advice on campground bookings and cancellations contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963.For general planned burn information you can also contact The VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226Smoke and Your Health
You may see and smell smoke from planned burns. For advice on how this may impact your health, visit EPA Victoria.Dial 000 IN AN EMERGENCYAttachments: Benambra_PheasantCreekLMB_BaseOpsMapA1.MapBook (5,236KB)
Eastern Alps track closures due to storm and flood damage
The 4x4 tracks in the Eastern Region are an iconic part of Victoria and an important focal point for many people. With a large number of visits per year, they are very popular for outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, mountain biking and four-wheel driving.Unfortunately, sometimes we must close infrastructure in the interests of public safety and environmental protection.
The following tracks have been significantly damaged by storms and floods and are currently closed to motor vehicles to ensure public safety and environmental protection:- Cobberas Track
- Macfarlane Flat Track
- Ingeegoodbee Track
Before visiting, Visitors should always check the Parks Victoria website for the latest information about their destination.Road maintenance - Tamboritha Road
Road maintenance is currently underway on Tamboritha Road in the Foothills & Southern Alps area of the Alpine National Park. There will be an increase in Truck movements and equipment operating along Tamboritha Road between Bennison Gravel Pit and Arbuckle Junction.Please be aware traffic management is in place with possible delays. Always adhere to signs and please drive carefully and to the conditions.Restricted Access at Eastern end of Spring Saddle Track
The eastern end of Spring Saddle Track has restricted access due to machinery continuing to clear soil as part of the Bogong Village landslip remediation works. The track is open to pedestrian traffic but not vehicles and no Park visitors will be able to enter the works site at the Eastern end of Spring Saddle Track. There is signage explaining the restrictions at the Spring Saddle Track Fainter Fire Trail intersections.Bogong High Plains Road
Following the landslide at Bogong Village the Bogong High Plains Road is now open however remediation work will continue into the foreseeable future to rectify the damage created by the landslide. Parks Victoria advises that all visitors check the Regional Roads Victoria and Victoria's big build website for the latest traffic updates on closures or delays before visiting.https://regionalroads.vic.gov.au/map/north-eastern-improvements/bogong-high-plains-road-landsliphttps://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/projects/mrpv/bogong-high-plains-road-landslipGround shooting operations targeting Feral Pigs Eastern Alps from 15 April 2024.
Ground operations (ground shooting) targeting Feral Pigs are undertaken across the Eastern Alps, and include areas to the west and north of Suggan Buggan, west of Wulgulmerang, and east of Cobberas and Brumby. The Park will remain open to visitors during operations.
This work is to be carried out dusk to dawn from:
* 15 to 26 April, and
* 29 May to 15 June 2024.Attachments: Flyer for feral pig control FINAL (165KB)
Mt Pinnibar Track - poor track conditions
Mt Pinnibar Track, between Walkers Road and Tom Groggin Track, has developed sections of significant and deep track erosion following flood and storm events.While the track remains open it is recommended that only experienced drivers in well equipped 4WD vehicles attempt this track in dry conditions.All visitors are advised to consider alternate routes to the summit of Mt Pinnibar until repairs can be carried out.Road Conditions – Tamboritha and Howitt Roads
Tamboritha and Howitt Roads in the Foothills and Southern Alps area of the Alpine National Park are currently recommended for all wheel drive and four wheel drive vehicles with sufficient clearance and appropriate tyres. Road maintenance works have been completed on sections the Tamboritha and Howitt Roads in summer 2024, however some road surfaces conditions remain poor.Vehicles travelling on the these roads require attention to variations of the surface condition.Allow more time for your journey and always drive to the conditions. - Cobberas Track
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Pinnacles Lookout Day Visitor Area (Pinnacle Ck - East Branch Natural Catchment Area, Alpine National Park)
Pinnacles toilet CLOSED until further notice
The drop toilet located at the Pinnacles lookout is closed until further notice due to maintenance requirements. The closest alternative toilet is at Horseyard Flat, Alpine National Park.
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Moroka Hut and Camping Area (Alpine National Park)
Moroka River Pedestrian Bridge CLOSED until further notice
The Moroka River pedestrian bridge is closed until further notice due to being assessed as structurally unsound.Access to Moroka Hut is via the Moroka Range Walking Track (4WD only). -
Notices Affecting Multiple Parks
Ground shooting operations targeting deer
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Federation Hut (Alpine National Park)
Water availability at Federation Hut & Mt Feathertop
The water tank at Federation Hut is currently empty and will not replenished until significant rainfalls.The nearby springs have also slowed up, so hikers should consider taking their own water with them and not be fully reliant on those springs.Water tank at Federation Hut is currently empty.
The water tank at Federation Hut is currently empty and will not be replenished until significant rainfalls.The nearby springs have also slowed up, so walkers should consider taking their own water with them and not be fully reliant on those springs in case they do stop flowing.