Dights Falls

Picturesque environment, with much to see

Dight's Falls played an important role in the early history of Melbourne. It was a meeting place for the pioneer, John Batman, and the Aboriginal people, who were of the Wurundjeri tribe. These days, ...

Hidden gem

The locals know and love this spot. A lot of other Melbournians have never heard of it. Nice easy 2 minute walk from car park. Toilets available at car park Easy walk to nearby “swimming hole”

Historic Part Of The Yarra River

Dights Falls is just down river fron where the Merri Creek enters the Yarra and where the river narrows through some ancient volcanic lava flow. Back in the 1840's an artifical wier was built and adja...

Water History

Dight's Falls plays a big part in the history of this city in that it was the site of the first water supply. Remnants of this can be seen. It is where a number of river bike/pedestrian trails meet (...