Upper Kalimna Falls
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Another gem in within the Great Otway National Park, and is a top contender for the title of one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Great Otway National Park. The 5.5km (return) walk to the Lower Kalimna Falls takes you through a beautiful creek valley filled with tall ferns and giant blue gums. The walk to the lower falls is an easy one. However, with heavy rains, the path will get quite muddy and sometimes you'd have to climb over fallen trees and branches. You can walk past the lower falls all the way to the Upper Kalimna Falls (8.2km return trip). Unfortunately, during my visit, the path to the upper falls was closed off due fallen trees. What is a bit unique about this waterfall is that you can easily walk behind the waterfall. To get to the falls, park at the Sheoak picnic area and follow the clearly marked path to the falls.
Gehan RanawanaGehan Ranawana
110
After leaving sealed roads, we travelled along the dirt road until we reached roughly 3kms short of reaching the entrance to the falls walk, fearing my little car wouldn't handle the dirt roads. Honestly, most everyday cars can travel quite comfortably along the dirt road though. The entrance to the walk is just a part in the trees, a little dirt track with a small plaque directing you either to the Upper or Lower Kalimna Falls. So keep your eyes peeled! The walk was very pleasant, with gorgeous scenery along the way. Feeling rather secluded as there is absolutely no noise from civilisation, when the sound of water trickling intensifies, your excitement does also. The falls themselves are stunning! I took so many photos. Definitely would recommend visiting this place!
Nat MallonNat Mallon
90
Love this place. As with most waterfalls I get there just as the light of the morning starts. (Upper falls are still closed) From sheoak picnic area it was just under 3km walk to the lower Falls, it is an easy mostly flat walk with some slight elevation changes but nothing significant. It was the 3rd day in a row of rain which is my favourite time to go walking/hiking. I always find places like this seem more alive when it's raining, plus there is always less people. Was able to spend 2 hours by myself at the lower Falls, time to relax and listen to nature and just shut off from the world. Also had breakfast in a nice spot behind the waterfall.
kiwi mattykiwi matty
60
Visited lower Kalimna falls only as the upper falls was not safe for walking due to storm damage. A very easy walk, not steep at all. Sign says it's 2.9k from the carpark. We finished one way in 40 mins. You can walk underneath the waterfall and swim in the water if you want. We went in Summer so the path was not muddy at all but I can imagine that it would get quite muddy in winter. Highly recommend as the waterfall is well worth the walk!
Ahalya PiersAhalya Piers
20
There are 2 Kadina falls. The upper falls(4.1km) is currently closed, but the lower falls (2.9km) are open and well worth the walk out. Even though the hight of summer there is enough water flowing over for a good photo, and you can also get around behind the falls. Park in Sheoak picnic ground and follow the well marked and maintained path. Its an easy walk.
Paul TaylorPaul Taylor
30
The lower falls are beautiful, and I visit them every two years or so, making the 5km round trip through the lovely forest a short drive from Lorne town centre. Such a unique waterfall. The Upper Falls are great too, but the lower are the more spectacular. The guide says it takes 2.5hrs to do the walk but I do it in 1hr20 return. Easy walk.
Sarah NorthSarah North
30
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