Marysville hikes

Most of the beautiful nature trails and waterfalls of Yarra valley are residing in the Marysville which is an ideal place for day hikes and family picnics. No matter what age or fitness level you are in, you will find a walking trail that suits you. We visited Yarra valley and stumbled upon Marysville almost by accident.

Stevenson falls seemed the most popular attraction as it was very close to the car park and so we strolled along the formed track. The falls looked spectacular.

Stevenson falls

We stayed there absorbing the beauty and started our way back to the park, when we saw the sign for some more attractions that sounds like fun hikes.

We decided to go to the top of the falls first. It was a bit long way and few steep steps and without much effort, we were brought at the top. It looked way more beautiful from there and the bridge made it easy for the visitors to take a nice look at a safe distance.

Falls from the top

Top of falls covered! Next stop Keppel look out. According to the sign it's just a 4.5 Km walk so we started not knowing what to expect.

Regrowing

Soon we realized the climb was very steep and it was a bit exhausting but enjoyable. We met another lookout on the way.

Another lookout

At one place we really had to decide on the track as the arrows were not clear. Luckily we had the maps with us and managed to guess the correct path. We stopped at some place with a nice scene and had a snack enjoying the mild sun and the breeze and started again. After few more minutes we arrived at the Keppel look out which is a spectacular view of the surrounding.

We stayed there a good few minutes and started heading back to the car park over the circuit. It was a walk in the bushes and we enjoyed walking in the shades. The track had streams all along.

After about an hour, we reached the car park where we washed our selves and changed in to fresh cloths before heading home.

P.S. We paid a visit to the famous Chocolate factory on the way to indulge in a hot chocolate with a view.

Chocolatery and Ice Creamery

Hay rolls we saw on the way