Carisbrook Falls
Waterfall in Victoria, Australia
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Carisbrook Falls is a waterfall located within the Otway Ranges, within the locality of Wongarra, Victoria, Australia. The waterfall consists of 8 drops, and with a combined total heigh of 137.73 metres (451.9ft), it is the tallest waterfall in the Otway Ranges.[1][2]
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| Carisbrook Falls | |
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Carisbrook Falls | |
  Location within Victoria | |
| Location | Wongarra, Victoria, Australia |
| Coordinates | 38°41′12″S 143°48′33″E |
| Type | Plunge |
| Total height | 137.73 m (451.9 ft) |
| Number of drops | 8 |
| Watercourse | Carisbrook Creek |
Geology and description
Carisbrook Creek flows across exposed beds of marine arkose that dip downstream at 15° to 25°. This intersection creates a series of rapids, cascades, and small waterfalls that fall across a 500-metre distance, with structural controls dictating the gorge's configuration and influencing the formation of potholes and incised channels.[2]
The 8 drops respectively measure at the heights of 8.20 m (26.9 ft), 18.18 m (59.6 ft), 16.91 m (55.5 ft), 5.12 m (16.8 ft), 19.99 m (65.6 ft), 7.34 m (24.1 ft), 7.98 m (26.2 ft), and 54 m (177 ft).[1]
Access
A car park accessible immediately off the Great Ocean Road, marks the start of a moderately steep, short track that leads to a viewing platform of the waterfall.[3]
