Ropers Lookout

Falls Creek

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Nature Walks

Grade 2

5 km

1.5 hours

Grade 1: No bushwalking experience required. Flat even surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for wheelchair users who have someone to assist them. Walks no greater than 5km.

Grade 2: No bushwalking experience required. The track is hardened or compacted surface and may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps. Walks no greater than 10km.

Grade 3: Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep hill sections a rough surface and many steps. Walks up to 20km.

Grade 4: Bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signage may be limited.

Grade 5: Very experienced bushwalkers with specialised skills, including navigation and emergency first aid. Tracks are likely to be very rough, very steep and unmarked. Walks may be more than 20km.

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Overview

Trek the regenerating fire-damaged snowgums beyond the dam wall to a lookout with incredible views of Falls Creek, down the Kiewa Valley and over Rocky Valley Lake.

This easy 5 km, 1.5hours return walk hike with a natural staircase climb starts at the “Roper Lookout” sign at the eastern end of the Rocky Valley dam wall. Follow the aqueduct for 1.5 km before climbing a small gully among Snow Gums. Roper Lookout is a small basalt knoll and a great spot for a rest break or lunch with excellent views of Falls Creek Resort and the surrounding high country. Return along the same route.

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