Wilhelmina Falls

If you're looking for a challenging trek with a stunning waterfall, put Wilhelmina Falls Walk on your must-do list.

It in the Murrindindi Scenic Reserve at the northern end of the Toolangi State Forest, two hours drive north east of Melbourne.

The falls can be reached via a 3.15 kilometre walk, 6.3 kilometre return.

The Wilhelmina track begins at Water Gauge Camp and heads over the suspension bridge along the Murrindindi River Walk. Here the track climbs over rocky steps to the base of Wilhelmina Falls.

Stop to take in the view and enjoy a well-earned rest. Then continue up the metal stairs over and between the granite boulders to the lookout at the top of the falls.

The lookout has spectacular views of the surrounding mountain range including Mt Despair.

You'll need a good level of fitness for this grade 4 walk, which features a long, slow incline with short steep sections.