Sherbrooke Falls

Sherbrooke Falls is a small seasonal cascade waterfall located in Sherbrooke Forest within Dandenong Ranges National Park, near the village of Sherbrooke in Victoria's Yarra Ranges. Accessed via the Sherbrooke Falls Trail from Sherbrooke or O'Donohue Picnic Grounds, the falls flow most reliably after rain in winter and spring. Surrounded by tall mountain ash forest and fern gullies, it is notable for its tranquil forest setting, lyrebird habitat and easy bushwalking access close to Melbourne.

Visitors can expect a short forest walk through tall mountain ash, fern gullies and dense understory to a small cascade waterfall on Sherbrooke Creek. The falls are seasonal and best viewed after rain. The trail is a well-marked dirt track with some steps, boardwalks and tree roots, starting from Sherbrooke Picnic Ground or O'Donohue Picnic Ground. The area is quiet, shaded and known for birdlife including superb lyrebirds, with picnic areas and toilets at the trailheads but no facilities at the falls itself.

Sherbrooke Forest was reserved for public recreation in the late 19th century after earlier timber harvesting of mountain ash, and became part of Dandenong Ranges National Park when the park was declared in 1987. Sherbrooke Picnic Ground has been a popular day-visitor area since the early 1900s.

Dandenong Ranges National Park, including Sherbrooke Forest, lies on Country of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, who have long cultural connections to the forests and waterways. Today the forest is valued for nature appreciation, bushwalking and conservation.