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Dights Falls

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Dights Falls

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Location: Victoria, Australia

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Sue

April 22, 2026

Dights Falls is a picturesque rocky cascade on the Yarra River, situated at the junction with Merri Creek. The falls were created by a low bluestone weir constructed in the 19th century, resulting in a series of rapids that have become a distinctive feature of the river. Surrounded by lush parkland and shared walking and cycling trails, this area is a favourite spot for outdoor enthusiasts, as well as for those who enjoy watching kayakers skilfully navigate the rushing waters.

Liz Zed

October 21, 2020

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On the Yarra just below where the Merri Creek comes in, this was once a natural weir and river crossing used by the Wurundjeri. For Europeans, it was the furthest they could navigate up the river by boat. John Dight build a water mill there in 1841, hence its name. A fish ladder has now been installed to help migration. Its a favourite place for canoe slalom training.

Grenzer

November 3, 2018

Road cycling

Dights Falls is an artificial weir built on a natural rock bar across the Yarra. The weir was built in the 1840s to provide water to the 'Ceres' flour mill, one of the first in Victoria.
It is part of the Dights Falls Loop Trail. On this 4,2km trail you will discover the sites of the former 'Lunatic Asylum', the lookout over Galatea Point, the 'Greenlink, Yarra Bend' revegetation area, the former Deep Rock Swimming Club, the Koori Garden and Dights Falls.

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View of Melbourne Skyline – Dights Falls loop from Clifton Hill

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View of Melbourne Skyline – Dights Falls loop from Blackburn

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Pedestrian bridge over the Yarra River – Dights Falls loop from Rosanna

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Location: Victoria, Australia

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View of Melbourne Skyline – Dights Falls loop from Clifton Hill

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View of Melbourne Skyline – Dights Falls loop from Blackburn

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Pedestrian bridge over the Yarra River – Dights Falls loop from Rosanna

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