parknotes or visitour website at www.parks.vic.gov.au For more information calltheParks Information Centre on13 1963 Agnes Falls Scenic Reserve River makes a de Agnes the of banks grassy the on Gums Blue small picnicAground tall amongst set the shady Picnicking viewwithinthe gorge. present. bushes and the diverse range of vegetation a Watch viewingtoa park area overlookingthe falls. A short 200 metre walking track leads from the car views and Walks Supply Catchment. the Agnes River forms part of the Toora Water falls, the from cascade into the gorge. Upstream After heavy rain the river falls a as spect before flowing into the meanderingAgnes River. the southern slopes of the St Cool waters from trickling mountain streams drain reserve the Enjoying peaks of Promontory.Wilsons provide extensive views across to the and Hazel Park Road. These approach roads be reached from Welshpool via Slade Hill Road Agnes Falls Road. Alternatively the reserve can following Silcocks Hill Road, Hazel Park Road and from the South Highway at Toora by south-east of Melbourne. The waterfall is reached Agnes Falls Scenic Reserve is situated 160km access and Location . Victoria in falls span single highest the are Falls Agnes 59metres, At gorge. picturesque deep into a rocks over cascades R Agnes meandering the Ranges, Strzelecki the of hills rolling green, the within Hidden Guide Visitor remnant of the forests that once cover Agnes Falls Scenic Reserve protects a small open understorey of native The drier north facing slope and ridge support an Moses, Clematis and a ground cover of ferns. Blanket Pomaderris, support a diverse understorey of Hazel the Agnes River within the sheltered gorge and along the bank together with Blackwood and Silver Wattles grow Strz elecki Ranges. Tall Southern Blue Gums long the way Rest on the seats provided and enjoy the

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For Further Information Parks Victoria Information Centre Call 13 1963 or visit the Parks Victoria website www.parks.vic.gov.au

Foster Office Cnr. Victory Avenue and McDonald Street Foster Vic 3960 Caring for the environment Help us look after your park by following these guidelines: All native plants and animals in the reserve are protected Please keep to designated walking tracks Bins are not provided in the reserve. Please take rubbish away with you Camping is not permitted in the reserve This park is located in the West & South Gippsland Total Fire Ban District Dogs must be on a leash at all times Agnes River forms part of the Toora Water Catchment Area, therefore swimming is prohibited.

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