Paradise Falls — Attraction in Cheshunt

This is a gorgeous place to visit, with easy drive in access (as long as the roads have been maintained) this place makes for a short walk down to the waterfall, walking along beautiful narrow path that has been well traversed with s a couple of spots where you meet stone, slate stairs. Once you made it to the lookout or the fenced spot, don't stop there, but take the little goat track up a couple of meters and finish descending down to the beautiful crescent moon shaped carved out rock formation. Here is where you get all these glorious scenes and photo opportunities. You can walk down and in, be careful, it is loose dirt, and be mindful that this is a place where rock does peel off over time. You can see the evidence as you explore. This is a lovely place to explore, picnic, shallow swim, and the kids will love. It's also a lovely example of geology with timelines layered in the rock. Yes, I have an amateur geologist in the family, and he loved reading the rocks and its formation history. You can also enjoy the picnic tables and fire pits where you can utilise the hot plates and have a cook up. There is a long drop toilet, but make sure you have your own composting toilet paper, as toilet paper is not guaranteed to be available. There is no water you can access apart from the water coming over the falls. There is a 6km hiking track that can be accessed. This is known on all trails as "Paradise falls via McMillian track route." This track is also open to 4 wd and hikers, so be aware.

Paradise falls are not for the agility challenged as there is no disability access.

Kids can do this as we meet families with 4 year olds and older...

I've visited so many waterfalls and this has to be my favourite in Victoria. It's been on my list for a while now but it is a tad out of the way and is best viewed after rainfall to ensure it is actually flowing. We visited in late September and all the rain we've had really paid off; the Falls were thundering! The road to Paradise Falls is unsealed but in relatively good condition: we made it to the main carpark in a 2WD however someone said they'd just filled a large hole in the road the day before. It's a steep but short walk down to the viewing platform, and a bit of a scrabble to get down and behind the falls themselves, but this is where the magic is! On a nice day it would be a lovely place to cool off (granted there was water flow). Paradise Falls has a 30m drop from the overhanging congruent rock above. There are 2 walking tracks from the carpark and only one goes down to the falls. Basic toilet facilities but no running water. We stopped for a coffee in Cheshunt before the long drive home, but look forward to...

Just beautiful. Go in winter or Spring, but especially after good rains. Note that heavy rain can make the long and winding access road from Whitfield (gravel) slippery. Kangaroos also wander onto the road closer to the Falls. Paradise Falls flows from a "split" in a meandering creek high up in the scrub. There is some hit-and-miss involved in ensuring a spectacle will be seen and appreciated: in summer, the falls are almost non-existent, although the towering geology and windswept cavern is fascinating. Winter is very cold, foggy and at times plain unpleasant, but is the best time to see the falls in all their glory. Access to the falls is via a rocky track through bushland (please be aware of snakes in the warmer months!). Covered paved BBQ/picnic area. Toilets. NOTE: The small area for car parking is NOT SUITABLE FOR...