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.
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.
The 8 drops respectively measure at the heights of , , , , , , , and .
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.
See also Brunswick Falls Erskine Falls Great Ocean Road Hopetoun Falls List of waterfalls List of waterfalls in Australia Marriners Falls Sabine Falls Triplet Falls Twelve Apostles
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