Tumbling Waters Reserve

Tumbling Waters Reserve in Thornton is a scenic spot that offers a range of outdoor activities and is perfect for picnickers.

Visitors can enjoy unsheltered picnic tables and benches with views of the Rubicon River and Rubicon State Forest. There is also a children's playground for kids to enjoy. One popular activity is paddling in the shallow waters of the river, and the reserve is also great for swimming, fishing, and boating. The reserve is open year-round, with Spring and Autumn being particularly beautiful. To get there, visitors can follow signposts off Taggerty - Thornton Road, approximately a two-hour drive from Melbourne CBD via Maroondah Highway.