Located in the stunning Alpine National Park, Paradise Falls cascades an uninterrupted 31 metres from a conglomerate rock formation. The walk to the viewing platform is a well-made but steep stepped track. From here, you can take in the spectacular falls and watch the stream wind down through the landscape.
Paradise Falls is in the heart of the King Valley in Alpine National Park. The falls are most spectacular in spring, early summer or after rain, so plan your visit accordingly if you're keen to see the water at its most impressive.
A pleasant 500m walk from the car park takes you to the falls viewing platform, where you can watch the falls drop from a breathtaking conglomerate rock ledge formation. The path allows you to follow the contours of this rock formation on stone steps. For your safety, please stay on the designated walking track to avoid unstable rocks and minimise damage to native vegetation.
In the Day Visitor Area you'll find picnic tables and designated fireplaces with barbecue plates – an ideal destination for a day trip with the family. Toilets are located at the rear of the car park, but you'll need to bring your own drinking water. Make sure you extinguish your fire with water after using the fireplaces, and take all your rubbish out with you.
For the more adventurous, take the Falls Walking Track from the car park to Wobonga Plateau: a 7km return trip that will take you up to McMillan's Track Lookout, perched on a rocky escarpment. Absorb the breathtaking views of the Upper King River and Lake William Hovel, as well as the rolling hills stretching towards the peaks of Mount Stirling and Mount Buller.
Things to do in the area
Lake Cobbler
Cobbler Lake Camping Area
Lake William Hovell
Mount Cobbler Walk
Bird watching
How to get there
Paradise Falls
When you're there
Please note that camping is not permitted at the Paradise Falls Day Visitor Area. You can find some excellent free and 2WD accessible camping spots nearby at Bennies and Dandongadale that are accessible all year round.
For 4WD and camping during the warmer months, check out the Upper King River, Sandy Flat, Top Crossing and Buckland Spur areas. Note that these areas are subject to seasonal road closures.
Help us protect Alpine National Park by adhering to the park's visitor guidelines:
Need to know
Paradise Falls
Accessibility
Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state.
Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.
Change of Conditions
Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.
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Alpine National Park
TRACK CLOSURE: Little Cobbler Track, Alpine National Park
Due to the poor condition of the Little Cobbler Track, it is closed. The track has suffered significant impacts from multiple flood and storm events that has left deep ruts that are not trafficable, making use of the track unsafe.There are multiple 4WD options for alternate routes between Lake Cobbler Road and Speculation Road areas. Options include;- via Cobbler Lake Track. Turn off Lake Cobbler Rd onto Cobbler Lake Track thru to Speculation Road.
- via Wild Horse Gap Track. Turn off Lake Cobbler Rd onto Wild Horse Gap Track, turn onto Burnt Top Track and follow thru to Pineapple Flat. From Pineapple Flat take King Basin Road thru to Speculation Road.
- via Basin Track. Turn off Upper Rose River Rd onto Basin Track, turn onto Burnt Top Track and follow thru to Pineapple Flat. From Pineapple Flat take King Basin Road thru to Speculation Road.
Please contact Parks Victoria on 13 19 63 if you need further assistance with journey planning in this area to assist with navigating around this closure.Cobberas, Ingeegoodbee and Macfarlane Flat Track closures.
The following tracks have been significantly damaged by storms and floods and are currently closed to motor vehicles to ensure public safety and environmental protection:- Cobberas Track
- Macfarlane Flat Track
- Ingeegoodbee Track
The tracks are likely to remain closed to motor vehicles until detailed site assessments have been completed. It is difficult to predict when planning approvals will be obtained to allow for repairs to commence.
Before visiting, visitors should check the Parks Victoria website for the latest information about their destination.Attachments: FAQs for Cobberas ingeegoodbee and mcfarlane tks (128KB)
Federation Hut toilet replacement
- Parks Victoria is replacing the toilets at Federation Hut near the summit of Mount Feathertop, Alpine National Park
- The works will commence Monday 16 March and are expected to finish in April 2026. To ensure visitor safety, access to the work site next to Federation Hut will be restricted.
- Temporary toilet facilities will be available during this time. The camping area will remain open and visitors will still be able to access walking tracks including Bungalow Spur, North West Spur and the Razorback.
- Due to the remote location and difficult terrain, a helicopter will be used to fly materials and equipment to and from the site. There will be loud construction noise and frequent helicopter presence while demolition and construction works are underway.
- This is one of many project Parks Victoria is delivering in to improve the visitor experience in Northeast Victoria.
Federation Hut toilet replacement
- Parks Victoria is replacing the toilets at Federation Hut near the summit of Mount Feathertop, Alpine National Park
- The works will commence Monday 16 March and are expected to finish in April 2026. To ensure visitor safety, access to the work site next to Federation Hut will be restricted.
- Temporary toilet facilities will be available during this time. The camping area will remain open and visitors will still be able to access walking tracks including Bungalow Spur, North West Spur and the Razorback.
- Due to the remote location and difficult terrain, a helicopter will be used to fly materials and equipment to and from the site. There will be loud construction noise and frequent helicopter presence while demolition and construction works are underway.
- This is one of many project Parks Victoria is delivering in to improve the visitor experience in Northeast Victoria.
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Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
Wonnangatta Complex Fire - Area and Road Closures - Gippsland Alps
The Alpine National Park is CLOSED at Moroka Road beyond Horseyard Flat (to Pinnacles) and west of the Dargo High Plains Road including the Grant Historic Area – due to the Dargo Wonnangatta complex fires in the areaClosed sites:- Grant Historic Area, including Eaglevale (Alpine NP) and Talbotville (Grant HA) campsites- Mount Sarah Natural Features and Scenic Reserve- Moroka Road at Horseyard Flat (allowing access to Horseyard Flat) east to the Pinnacles.- Dargo exit to Wonnangatta Valley. Closed at Conglomerate Creek on exit to Dargo- Australian Alps Walking Track within the closure area- McMillans walking track within the closure area- National Horse Trail from Wonnangatta Valley to Dargo within the closure area- Pinnacles Day visitor area and viewing platform- Billy Goat Bluff Track- All other roads and tracks in the closed fire area of the Alpine National Park.Open areas Open areas include:-Tali Karng – All access including the Wellington River Walking Track and Wellington Plains Walking Track (MacFarlane Saddle + Mt Wellington)- Wonnangatta Valley from Zeka Spur and Wonnangatta Track (Myrtleford approach)- Wellington Campsites on Tamboritha Road- Thomastown Camping area, Kelly Hut, McMichaels Hut- King Spur Track into Mayford- Alpine National Park beyond Hotham Heights to the north and to Omeo- Avon Wilderness Park- Mt Wellington and Millers Hut- Howitt Road- Howitt Hut- Bryces Gorge- Dimmick’s Lookout- Tamboritha Road- King Billy Track- Mt Howitt Carpark- Vallejo Gantner Hut- Macalister Springs- Mount Howitt Walking Track- Horseyard Flat- Moroka Hut- Blue Rag Range TrackPlease see FFM closure map https://www.ffm.vic.gov.au/permits-and-regulations/closures-of-parks-and-forestsRecent roadwork and rain
Recent roadwork has been completed on the following tracks and areas:
* Kelly Lane
* Dingo Hill Track
* Scrubby Hill Track
* Dimmick's Lookout
* Bryce's Gorge Campground
* Howitt Hut Campground
* Horseyard Flat CampgroundDue to recent rain and the settling of the works, some areas may be soft and slippery.Please be cautious and try to have minimal vehicle impact whilst visiting these sites. -
Notices Affecting Multiple Parks
Wonnangatta Complex Fire - Area and Road Closures - North East
Sections of the Alpine National Park remain CLOSED to the South and West of Mt Selwyn – due to the Dargo Wonnangatta complex fires in the area.Closed sites/tracks include:1. West Buffalo, Harry Shephards, & Penny Track2. Australian Alps Walking Track east of the Viking through to Mt Selwyn3. Rileys, West Humffray, Humffray River, Whites & Water Spur Tracks.4. Areas south of Mt Sarah including Sarah Spur and Tea Tree Spur TrackOpen areas:1. Access to the Wonnangatta Valley via East Buffalo Road, East Riley and Wonnangatta Tracks.2. Australian Alps Walking Track north to Camp Creek including the Crosscut Saw and Mt Speculation3. King Hut4. King Billy Track through to Howitt Road5. Cobbler Lake Track, Speculation Rd & Lake Cobbler6. The Bogong High Plains7. Mt Feathertop and Mt Loch areas8. Mt Bogong9. Walking tracks between Falls Creek and Mt Hotham10. Mt Buffalo11. Visitor sites accessed from the Omeo Highway12. Howqua Hills13. Lake Cobbler14. Beveridges Station15. Twins Track, Selwyn Creekk Track, Mt Murray South TrackPlease see FFM closure map for https://www.ffm.vic.gov.au/permits-and-regulations/closures-of-parks-and-forestsGround shooting operations targeting deer
Control operations (ground shooting) targeting deer are undertaken in this area. The Park will remain open to visitors during operations.Planned aerial shooting operations targeting deer
Control operations (aerial shooting) targeting deer are planned for this area. During operations parts of the Park will be closed to visitors. More information on closures will be posted a minimum of 4 weeks prior to commencement.Visitors are advised to check the Change of conditions listing prior to arrival for up to date information and maps.For more information about deer control to protect biodiversity, please visit this link. -
Grant Historic Township Camping Area (Grant Historic Area)
Wonnangatta Complex Fire Closures – Billy Goat Bluff Track
Due to the recent Wonnangatta Complex Fire – Billy Goat Bluff Track will remain closed for a further period of time.Billy Goat Bluff Track was heavily impacted by bushfire and will require significant ongoing stabilisation works.Parks Victoria understand the community interest in reopening this track as soon as possible and willstrive to have it open when it is safe to do so.Wonnangatta Complex Fire Closures - Debris
Due to the recent Wonnangatta Complex Fire – Park Visitors may experience increased amount of debris along the track and road network.Whilst every effort will be made to keep tracks open and safe, post bushfire conditions may mean that tracks and roads may change in condition quickly.Please be aware and suitably prepared if visiting opened areas within the fire effected areas.