Majestic Hopetoun Falls
Hopetoun Falls sits on the Aire River a few Kilometres past the small town of Beech Forest, situated high in the Otway Ranges. If you could name any of the Otways' dozens of waterfalls, then chances are it would be Hopetoun Falls. This stunning waterfall roars over its impressive rock face and pounds into Aire river below. Look high, look low The walk to the falls is short but steep, taking about 10 minutes to navigate down the stepped path. Getting back up will take you about 20 minutes though! The valley is breathtakingly beautiful! The path flattens out once you reach the valley floor, and continues through a lush canopy of tree ferns to the viewing platform near the foot of the falls. The platform is an addition in recent years, which is great for conservation and visitor safety, but rather frustrating for a landscape photographer wanting to explore different angles! 
How to get hereTo get here from the Great Ocean Road, you would divert at Lavers Hill, heading inland. Once you're past the township of Beech Forest, turn right a few kilometres later at Aire Valley Road. Look for the signs to Hopetoun and Beauchamp Falls. Hopetoun Falls --> Beautiful Waterfalls Page
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