Stevensons Falls

Stevensons Falls is a waterfall on the Gellibrand River in a forested valley near Barramunga. A short walk passes through Californian redwoods, crosses the river and reaches a platform at the foot of the falls. It’s a good stop when you want a close look at a waterfall without taking on a long hike; the wooded approach makes the visit feel like more than a roadside photo stop.

The falls walk is 1 km return from the day visitor car park, on a formed track with gentle hills and no steps. It uses mesh boardwalk and compacted gravel, crosses the Gellibrand River, then follows the river to the main platform. The route is described as wheelchair accessible and pram friendly. A second, higher platform just beyond it has steps, so the main platform is the step-free destination.

The walk passes a stand of giant Californian redwoods left from a trial plantation established in the 1980s. The Redwoods Boardwalk gives you more time among the trees, but it has steps and isn’t fully accessible. The Blue Spruce Walk follows the Gellibrand River if you’d rather stay near the water.

The day area opens onto grass beside the river, with picnic tables and two accessible toilets. Two accessible parking bays are close to the toilet and the boardwalk start. The tables themselves aren’t designed for wheelchair access. Kangaroos and wrens may be around the picnic area, so take a moment to look beyond the falls.

A separate, free campground sits nearby, with 44 tent sites, wood-fired barbecues and four accessible toilets. It isn’t suitable for caravans or camper trailers, and the natural campground surfaces can be soft or uneven. The falls are a short walk away, but the campground is a distinct facility from the day visitor area.

The waterfalls in this part of the Otways run strongly in winter, and spring rainfall also brings good flow. If the water itself is your main reason to come, plan around the wetter part of the year rather than expecting the same volume in every season.

The main platform looks up at the falls from their base. Keep some of the rocky pool and river in the foreground so the picture shows where the water lands; the higher platform offers another angle if you’re comfortable with steps.