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Gordon Falls Reserve

Gordon Falls Reserve is a public reserve in Leura whose standout feature is the 200m cascade of Gordon Falls, seen from a lookout a short walk away. The reserve has a children's playground, electric BBQs and a picnic shelter, and it is the halfway point of the two-day Grand Cliff Top Walk.

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Kids playgroundWeekend picnicsElectric BBQFamily walksGrand Cliff Top Walk stop

About Gordon Falls Reserve

Waterfall and Lookout Views at Gordon Falls Reserve

Gordon Falls Reserve sits a short walk from Gordon Falls lookout, which looks over the 200m cascade and the cliff faces of Sublime Point. The reserve also has valley views across the surrounding landscape. A new lookout and seating area at Gordon Falls Reserve gives visitors a place to rest and take in the scenery. Gordon Falls lookout has steep areas and difficult steps and is not recommended for people with mobility issues.

Picnic and BBQ Facilities at Gordon Falls Reserve

Gordon Falls Reserve has a shelter structure with an accessible picnic table that seats two and an accessible electric BBQ. Three more picnic table settings, other picnic tables and bench seats sit around the picnic area, along with further electric BBQs. The reserve has dedicated power for mobile food and beverage suppliers. Two new shelter signs display maps and information for visitors.

Walking Tracks at Gordon Falls Reserve

Gordon Falls Reserve is the recognised halfway point of the two-day Grand Cliff Top Walk. The Leura Cascades to Gordon Falls track starts at the Leura Falls Picnic Area and finishes at the reserve. The Pool of Siloam Track is also nearby, one of many walking tracks close to the reserve. Within Gordon Falls Reserve, around 200m of new or renewed pathways are mostly accessible.

Facilities at Gordon Falls Reserve

🛝Playground
🔥BBQ Facilities
🚻Toilets
💧Drinking Water
🅿️Parking
🍽️Picnic Tables
🏃Walking Paths
🏅Sports Fields✗
🐕Dogs✗
• Children's playground with play equipment • Electric BBQs, including an accessible BBQ in the shelter • Shelter with accessible picnic table • Three additional picnic table settings • Picnic tables and bench seats • Amenities building with 2 accessible, 2 ambulant and 2 standard cubicles and a baby change table • Drinking fountains • Bike racks • Around 200m of new or renewed pathways, mostly accessible • Lookout and seating area • Power for mobile food and beverage suppliers • Indigenous plant landscaping

Visitor tips for Gordon Falls Reserve

  • ✓Arrive early on busy days to be sure of a parking spot.
  • ✓Carry your rubbish out, as there are no bins on the walking trails.
  • ✓Leura has no tourist information centre, so check details before you travel.

Getting to Gordon Falls Reserve

Gordon Falls Reserve is just off Lone Pine Avenue near Olympian Parade, Leura, with the listed address 16-26 Lone Pine Ave. The car park has accessible bays and two mini-bus bays, and it can fill up quickly on busy days.

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Nearby Leura

  • 📍Gordon Falls lookout
  • 📍Sublime Point
  • 📍Leura Cascades
  • 📍Leura Falls Picnic Area
  • 📍Pool of Siloam Track
  • 📍Grand Cliff Top Walk

Frequently asked questions about Gordon Falls Reserve

Can you see the waterfall from Gordon Falls Reserve?

Yes, a short stroll takes you to Gordon Falls lookout, which faces the 200m cascade.

Does Gordon Falls Reserve have a playground?

Yes, the reserve has a children's playground with play equipment.

Are there toilets at Gordon Falls Reserve?

Yes, the amenities building has accessible, ambulant and standard cubicles plus a baby change table.

Is Gordon Falls Reserve wheelchair accessible?

Most of the new pathways are accessible, as are the shelter's picnic table, its BBQ and some car park bays. The lookout itself is harder going because of its steep steps.

Is there parking at Gordon Falls Reserve?

Yes, the car park has accessible and mini-bus bays, but spaces go quickly on busy days.