The following information is displayed on a sign at Lal Lal Falls:
These Falls on the west branch of the Moorabool River were
discovered by a Government Survey Party led by Frederick D'Arcy early in
1837. They were known to the Aboriginals as Lal Lal or running water.
The area has been a well known and popular picnic spot for some 130
years.
On the reserve opposite, a Race Meeting was held on every New
Years Day from 1860 until 1938, attracting crowds of up to 20,000
people.
A branch Railway Line (the remains of which may still be seen)
was constructed from the Lal Lal station to the Racecourse to convey the
crowds.
Other waterfalls in the goldfields region
Moorabool Falls, Lal Lal VIC
Located just minutes from Lal Lal Falls! A gorgeous stream of water drops dramatically into a tranquil pool surrounded by rocks, moss and ferns. You can see the top of the waterfall from a viewing platform as you descend down towards the creek, and you will find the best view of the waterfall from a bench seat downstream of the Moorabool Falls.
Sailors Falls, Daylesford VIC
A spectacular rocky cliff hosts a seasonal waterfall, reliably flowing in winter and spring. Sailors Falls is worth a visit with or without water, and also features a beautiful creekside walk among the ferns, a picnic area with fantastic information signs, and a mineral water tap.
Ferntree Falls, Raglan VIC
Ferntree Falls is a stunning waterfall nestled among the huge ferns and moss covered rocks within the spectacular Mount Buangor State Park. Experience the beauty of upper Middle Creek, a tributary which meanders through the park among the forest of tree ferns and water ferns. The waterfalls are an easy 250 metre walk from the picnic/camping area.
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Lal Lal
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