Langley - Turpins Falls Scenic Reserve

Turpins Falls Scenic Reserve is situated 12.6 km from Kyneton and is one of several waterfalls and associated deep pools located along the Campaspe River.

Visitors can enjoy scenic views of the falls from a lookout located a short walk from the carpark. Rock formations have lead to a 20-30m tall waterfall into a pool of calm water.

Turpins Falls Scenic Reserve

No amenities or general facilities, such as toilets or picnic tables, are available at the reserve.

Pedestrian access to the waterhole is subject to seasonal track closures during the autumn period due to risk issues. If you want to swim in the waterhole, note that it has extremely cold water and is very deep.

Turpins Falls Scenic Reserve

Access to the top of the falls is permanently closed.

Most of the time the falls is split into two sections but after heavy rain the water can cover the whole of the falls. At this time it is extremely dangerous to go down to the lower part of the falls.

How to get there: - Access is via East Metcalf-Langley Road from Metcalf East. Turn off onto Shillidays Road. The Turpins Falls turnoff is 1.3 km further, on the right hand side. The roads near the falls are dirt but are accessible to 2WD vehicles.

Review:

A huge rock amphitheatre with a pool below. The waterfall doesn't seem to run throughout the year. We visited in January after some heavy rain in the area during the previous days and there was a small cascade running down the wall. The pool below is an exciting place for a swim if you take the very cold and deep water into consideration.

The walk down to the pool is easy but the walk back, even though it is quite short, is a real lung buster.

UPDATE: After being closed for five years, Turpin Falls re-opened in April 2026 and features a new viewing platform, staircase, and walking track to provide safe access to the lookout, and an improved visitor experience.

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