Victoria

From easy 5-minute strolls to proper steep descents, these are the waterfalls worth chasing across the state, and every single one is within a few hours of Melbourne.

Peaceful waterfall walks, rocky scrambles and sweeping views over the ranges — the Grampians is a hikers' paradise you'll want to keep coming back to.

There's only a handful of waterfalls in Victoria you can actually hike to with your dog, and this is one of the best, just 90 minutes from Melbourne.

This is one of the most family-friendly walks near Melbourne, and between the rushing water and the giant mountain ash trees, it's easy to see why.

This walk will absolutely test your legs, but it's the story behind every step that makes it worth it.