Mackenzie Falls, Australia

Australia is a perfect land for photography lovers. There are many beautiful places to visit in Australia. The Mackenzie Falls is found on a stream of the Mackenzie River in Victoria, which is a state in the south-east of Australia. It is situated at a distance of approximately 240km north-northwest of Melbourne, the second largest city of Australia. A person traveling from Melbourne to the falls will take about two hours and 55 minutes to reach his destination. The waterfall is located in the Grampians National Park which is an Aboriginal rock art site as well as a place of extensive flora and fauna.

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The spectacular Mackenzie Falls is one of Victoria’s largest falls.  It is around 350 meters above sea level and between forty-one and sixty-eight meters high. It forms part of the four falls in the Mackenzie River gorge and is among the few that carry water all year round. The falls get its water from Lake Wartook, which is held up by dams in order to secure a continuous supply of water. Summer, which is during February, sees a delicate and gentle flow of water from the great heights into a calm pool. In times of drought, a fine trickle of water can be observed on the rocks. On the other hand, winter, which is between June and October, witnesses gushing torrents of water pouring down from the massive cliffs into a deep pool due to high rainfall registered during that period of the year.

There are clear path trails through the National Park to the waterfalls. At the top of the falls, one can appreciate a remarkable view of water rushing over the rocks and admire the whole indigenous splendor of the place as well as the amazing rock formations. Furthermore, there are a series of steps that lead to the base of the waterfall and the view is even more extraordinary as one gets closer to the pool. Fine sprays of water forming a mist around the falls greet you on your way down to the bottom of the cascade. Large boulders can also be seen around the pool and they can be used as resting place to further contemplate the magnificence of the Mackenzie Falls.

Some people do not hesitate to jump into the vast pool and enjoy a refreshing swim. You can also enjoy a shower by getting under the spray of water flowing incessantly. Other people can choose to climb on the rocks in the pool while enjoying the water cascading onto them and seeping beneath them.

The Grampians Natural Park and the Mackenzie Falls are worthwhile detours if you are visiting the southern part of Australia. They constitute places of great natural beauty and are memories worth having. Locals also come to the waterfall for much needed relaxation and exercise by embarking on the long trail that leads to the falls. The Mackenzie Falls is an ideal place for photography amateurs who want a picture-perfect location to try some awesome shoots. Moreover, the place enables you to come across the vast variety of species native to the region and appreciate the aboriginal culture.

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