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Genoa Falls Rest Area

Genoa, VIC
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Rest AreaNo Pets

About this rest area

Genoa Falls Rest Area is a tranquil, hidden retreat situated just off the Princes Highway. Accessible via a short, unnamed, and unsigned dirt road, the area offers a quaint parking space merely 100m from the roadway. Known for its lush greenery and serene environment, it is indicated by a guide post featuring a walker's icon and the letters NP. The rest area is a wonderful destination for those seeking peace amidst nature.

There is a green guide post at the access road entry, with a walkers icon & the letters NP on it. A small parking area is 100m in from the Highway turnoff.

How to Get There

Genoa Falls are about 4km south-west of Genoa, on the right, just off the Princes Highway.

What this place offers

Facilities

Shade

Rules & Accessibility

No Pets

Other Features

Place of Interest
Car only recommended
Creek pools could be used for swimming
Short 150mt walk to falls
Limited parking space
Many photo ops
Day Use Area
Unknown feature
Quiet picnic spot
National Park
No Caravans
Public Parking
Mobile Phone Coverage
Walking
Day Rest Area
Very tight turn with if towing

Location

Genoa Falls Rest AreaPrinces Highway, Genoa, VIC, 3891

Weather Forecast

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12° / 4°
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12° / 7°
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14° / 6°
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SAT☁️
16° / 1°
SUN☀️
18° / 3°

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Princes Highway

Genoa, VIC 3891

Genoa Falls Rest Area