Phantom Falls, Lorne, Victoria

Two kilometres out of Lorne is a walking track that starts at the Sheoak Picnic area that takes you to a well-known Phantom Falls. Fed from the St George River, the falls are 15 metres high, which on paper would make for quite a spectacular view. 
Our day out began with beautiful weather and gorgeous views over the horizon of water on our drive through the Great Ocean Road. Turning off from Lorne with a couple of hills and turns brought us to the Sheoak Picnic area. We began our walk from the picnic area, our first stop was Won Wondah and Henderson Falls, when looked at hard enough you could see rocks were damp, giving indications of the dry season. Venturing on we walked through beautiful luscious green rainforest that passed through a shallow but spectacular canyon. As the Canyon disappears, the Phantom Falls sign arrives. As we see the falls in our sights there is not a drop of water, leaving a big stagnant pond with a 15-metre cliff behind it. Even with a lack of running water, you can imagine how spectacular the falls can get in the wet season.  Our walk looped around and went back on to Allenvale Rd, taking us back to Sheoak Picnic Area making for a 9 kilometre walk. 

It was another great day along the Otways, a solid walk in the rainforest and breathtaking views over the ocean. Phantom, Henderson and Won Wondah falls weren’t too exciting over the dry season, but we’re sure they are a different story in the wet season and the walking track is good fun regardless. As this is blog on Otways, it means it ends with…… scones at the Great Ocean Road Chocolateria.