Sherbrooke Falls — Attraction in Melbourne

Sherbrooke Falls is one of the most beautiful spots in the Dandenong Ranges. I could honestly spend all day here. The air is rich and moist, and the whole area has a magical energy.

One thing to note: during my most recent visit, I noticed a lot of grass growing in amongst the fernery. I hadn’t seen it before. After looking into it, I found that this is due to the near drought like conditions we've had over recent months. With a prolonged dry season, some of the usual undergrowth hasn’t filled out, which has allowed more grass to come through. It changes the look of the forest slightly. It's still stunning, but if you’ve been before, it might surprise you. Hopefully, the ecology will bounce back soon. I also noticed far less visible mycelium (mushroom/fungus) than usual, which I suspect might be connected to the lack of rain.

Despite that, it's still absolutely worth the trip. And if you’re heading up that way, don’t miss breakfast or a coffee at The Woods Sherbrooke café just up the road. A gorgeous little place with...

Probably one of the best walks you can find in Melbourne. I recommend the forest section to the left of Monbulk Road rather than the right. The left side has smaller paths with plants closer making it more immersive. Eventually as you go further in, there will be no sounds of cars and all you can hear is the tranquil forest. The forest section to the right of Monbulk Road does have two or so steep hills if you are looking for a sweat.

Sherbrooke Falls is a pitiful 30cm drop, don't make it a destination. Technically, the water falls from a higher depth but there is too much debris in the way and the bridge doesn't provide a good vantage point.

The place is too muddy if its rainy. Lyrebirds are a common sight and if you are lucky you will hear them produce the sounds of 5...

This is one of the jewels of Sherbrooke Forest I come here to defrag... really cool place and worth the walk there are lots of seats for resting but it's not for everybody you don't have to walk to the waterfall the forest is beautiful enough there are good facilities parking and barbecues... don't bring your dog the lyre birds are struggling enough with the feral cats... Back in the day most of the area was logged it has been long enough to make a comeback the old trees they left are only there because they had disease this place is alive, on a good day you hear the birds and when the flowers are in Bloom it's a massive...