MacKenzie Falls

MacKenzie Falls is one of Victoria's largest and most visited waterfalls, located in Grampians National Park near Zumsteins in the Northern Grampians Shire. The 35-metre cascade flows year-round over cliffs into a deep gorge on the MacKenzie River. It is notable for its dramatic setting, accessible lookouts and steep walking track to its base, making it a central natural attraction of the Grampians.

Visitors can expect a large tiered waterfall set in a sandstone gorge surrounded by eucalypt forest. Access is via a sealed road to a car park, then walking tracks to two main lookouts: Bluff Lookout at the top and a lower platform, with approximately 260 steep steps leading to the base of the falls. The area includes viewing platforms, interpretive signage, and opportunities for photography and short bushwalks to nearby Fish Falls and Broken Falls.

MacKenzie Falls is situated within Gariwerd (Grampians National Park), a landscape with a long geological history. Visitor infrastructure including walking tracks and lookouts was developed during the early to mid-20th century to provide public access to the falls, which has since become one of the most visited natural features in the Grampians.

The falls lie within Gariwerd, the traditional Country of the Jardwadjali, Djab Wurrung and Gunditjmara peoples. The broader Grampians landscape is of deep cultural significance, containing numerous rock art sites and maintaining ongoing cultural connection for Traditional Owners.