MacKenzie Falls
Chutes MacKenzie is a waterfall near Zumsteins in the Shire of Northern Grampians where water cascades down in several steps into a rocky pool below. The area is surrounded by native eucalyptus trees and thick bushland, with trails leading to viewing platforms and the falls base.
The site was visited by European explorers led by Major Mitchell in 1836, who named it after Captain MacKenzie. Stone stairs to the falls base were built in the 1930s, showing the long tradition of visitors coming to this location.
The name comes from early European explorers who visited the area in 1836 and named it after Captain MacKenzie. The Jardwadjali people, the traditional land guardians, knew this place for thousands of years as Migunang Wirub and used it as part of their ways of life.
The main lookout is easily reached from the carpark and offers a broad view of the waterfall. Those going down to the base must navigate about 260 hand-made stairs, which are steep and tiring. Sturdy shoes are needed as rocks can be slippery after rain.
A smaller waterfall called Broken Falls starts at the top and is easily reached from the carpark without using the long stairs. This vantage point shows how the water splits into multiple small cascades before becoming the main fall.
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