Agnes Falls Scenic Reserve Visitor Guide Hidden within the green, rolling hills of the Stzrelecki Ranges, the meandering Agnes River cascades over rocks into a deep picturesque gorge. At 59 metres, Agnes Falls are the highest single span falls in Victoria. Location and access The canopy of tall eucalypts provides food and nesting areas for a variety of birds including Agnes Falls Scenic Reserve is situated 160km honeyeaters. The southeast of Melbourne. The waterfall is reached understorey from the South Gippsland Highway at Toora by composed of tall following Silcocks Hill Road, Hazel Park Road shrubs and small and Agnes Falls Road. Alternatively the Reserve trees is home to the can be reached from Welshpool via Slade Hill Eastern Yellow Robin, Road and Hazel Park Road. These approach often seen perching Eastern Yellow Robin roads provide extensive views across Corner Inlet sideways on low to the peaks of Wilsons Promontory. branches, eyes intently searching the ground for Enjoying the reserve food. Cool waters from trickling mountain streams drain Watch for the playful antics of the Grey Fantail the southern slopes of the Stzrelecki Ranges as it darts and spirals in and out of trees in its before flowing into the meandering Agnes River. quest for food. They are often seen perching with After heavy rain the river falls as a spectacular wings drooped and tail fanning from side to side, cascade into the gorge. Upstream from the falls, a movement to prompt insects to flight. The forest the Agnes River forms part of the Toora Water also echoes to the calls of the Laughing Supply Catchment. Kookaburra, Currawong and Crimson Rosella. At night possums and owls emerge from tree hollows Walks and views to feed amongst the spreading branches of the A short 200 metre walking track leads from the eucalypts. If you are lucky you may catch a glimpse carpark to a viewing area overlooking the falls. of a Swamp Wallaby disappearing into the bush. Parks Victoria Ranger Along the way watch for birds darting between bushes and the diverse range of vegetation Just up the road… present. Rest on the seats provided and enjoy Turtons Creek Scenic Reserve the view within the gorge. Victoria has all the outdoors Located 20 kilometres north west of Foster, you could wish for mountains, Picnicking this reserve features a series of cascades on the tree fern lined creek. The grassy flats along forests, beaches and bushland, A small picnic ground set amongst the tall shady Turtons Creek provide an idea site for a bush all preserved in our parks. Blue Gums on the grassy banks of the Agnes camp or picnic. Our natural landscapes have River makes a delightful setting for a picnic. been here longer than anyone Agnes Falls Scenic Reserve protects a small Corner Inlet and Nooramunga Marine knows, and together we can remnant of the forests that once cover the and Coastal Parks Stzrelecki Ranges. Tall Southern Blue Gums make sure theyre here forever. Consisting of shallow marine waters, intertidal together with Blackwood and Silver Wattles grow mudflats and a series of sand barrier islands, within the sheltered gorge and along the banks these parks play host to a diverse range of of the Agnes River. The cool moist conditions migratory wading birds. here support a diverse understorey of Hazel For more information Pomaderris, Blanket-Leaf, Dogwood, Prickly A bird watchers paradise, the parks can be call the Parks Victoria Moses, Clematis and a ground cover of ferns. explored from the shore or by boat. The parks are reached from the South Gippsland Highway Information Centre The drier north facing slope and ridge support an via Port Welshpool, Port Albert, McLoughlins on 13 1963 or open understorey of native grasses and sedges. Beach or Yanakie. visit our website at The Agnes Falls Scenic Reserve provides habitat www.parkweb.vic.gov.au to support many different species of birds. March 2000 in theReserveareprotected. All nativeplantsandanimals and reservesbyremembering Toora WaterCatchmentArea, Agnes Riverformspartofthe For furtherinformation Bins arenotprovidedwithin Dogs mustberestrainedon Camping isnotpermittedin Commercial Road,Yarram Please keeptodesignated Help uscareforourparks Parks VictoriaInformation Please takeyourrubbish www.parkweb.vic.gov.au South GippslandVisitor therefore swimmingis Ph: (03)56552233 Ph: (03)51825155 Ph: (03)56822133 Information Centre, a leashatalltimes. Main Street,Foster or visitthewebsite Caring forthe these guidelines: environment walking tracks. 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