Ellis Brook Falls — Attraction in Martin

This place is kid friendly (I’ve seen range of as young as 3-4 years old) , dog friendly 🐩, and older people friendly. I’ve been here multiple times and it always amazes me every-time I go. I take my time and do the trails. There are multiple trails to choose from. My go to everytime is the blue wren trail that is about 1.3 km and then this links to the start of the 60 foot falls trail or the (orange trail) is about 1.4km . It’s easy to go along with I guarantee you won’t get lost. As there are markings all along the trail paths. The blue wren is nice for bird and insect and flower spotting and the 60 foot falls trail has the views of the beautiful quarry and then the sneak peak many vantage points of the city skyline and finally the waterfalls. Open all year round and opens 6 am to 7pm you can go anytime of the year. We usually park at the first parking lot on the left as you enter and then it connects us to the blue wren trail which loops back to the parking. Experts don’t need water and snacks but if your going with pets ( I even saw people bring their cats 🐈) there are picnic tables and benches along the trails. Fair warning there are some spots that have a few steep bits. I always go clockwise. But I notice some people prefer to go anti-clockwise for the falls as the climbing is less and then it’s just downhill after you...

We loved this for a partly raining day. Sooo close to town yet provides a good workout. We started by taking the track upward to the falls. There wasn't much actual waterfall but it could be on a very wet day - maybe next time. This way we did the hardest part first. This took us up around and then downhill into a steep descent along the top wall of the quarry, where the water is found. There are several lookouts on the way up but most of the way you are on your own. Don't allow the maps on the signs to confuse you - they're all drawn upside down - silly as it is confusing. Wear good trainers at a minimum, best if you have trail boots. There's no shops but there is a few places to sit along the way. Nearby is another trail we plan to do called Honey Eater picnic ground....

Lovely spot for a ramble. The paths are clearly labelled and are well-maintained. The steps to the 60ft Falls are quite steep but a godsend when tackling the uphill walk. There is clear evidence that the bushland is also well-maintained: new plantings are evident and dead scrub is in the process of being removed. The toilets at the picnic spot are also clean and well-stocked - thanks to the official who keeps it this way. There were many families walking the trials; many with young children. I wouldn’t bring a child under the age of four: too many spots to slip and fall. The multitude of dogs (all on leash) seemed to enjoy the outside and were all well behaved - so too their owners as I didn’t see any...