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Falls Creek

Victoria, Australia · Oceania

About Falls Creek

Falls Creek is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Dinner Plain, 24km from Great Alpine Road.

Falls Creek is a town located in Victoria, Australia. With a population of 3,288, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Falls Creek sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Melbourne time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Falls Creek to your route.

About Falls Creek

The Falls Creek Alpine Resort is an alpine ski resort in the Hume region in northeastern Victoria, Australia. It is located in the Alpine National Park in the Victorian Alps, approximately 350 kilometres (220 miles) by road from Melbourne, with the nearest town being Mount Beauty, which is approximately 30 km (20 mi)

Read more away. The resort lies between an elevation of 1,500 and 1,830 m (4,921 and 6,004 ft) above sea level, with the highest lifted point at 1,780 m (5,840 ft). Skiing is possible on the nearby peak of Mount McKay at 1,842 m (6,043 ft), accessed by snowcat from the resort. The resort is an unincorporated area, directly administered by the government of Victoria, and surrounded by the Alpine Shire.

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Where is Falls Creek located?

Falls Creek is located in Victoria, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -36.8653 latitude, 147.2778 longitude.

What is the population of Falls Creek?

Falls Creek has a population of approximately 3,288 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
3,288
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
Victoria
Timezone
Australia/Melbourne
Coordinates
-36.8653, 147.2778

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Falls Creek

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Mount Hotham Road Summit

The highest sealed road point in Australia at about 1,840 m, where the Great Alpine Road crests Mount Hotham amid snow gums and huge Victorian Alps views.

18 km · about 20 min drive

famous road

Great Alpine Road

Australia's highest year-round accessible sealed road, climbing through Victoria's alpine region to Mount Hotham at 1,861 meters.

24 km · about 30 min drive

national park

Mount Buffalo National Park

Granite plateau in Victoria's alpine region reached by a steep sealed road with hairpin bends, gorge lookouts and a historic chalet.

44 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Falls Creek

  • 18 kmMount Hotham Road SummitThe highest sealed road point in Australia at about 1,840 m, where the Great Alpine Road crests Mount Hotham amid snow gums and huge Victorian Alps views.
  • 24 kmGreat Alpine RoadAustralia's highest year-round accessible sealed road, climbing through Victoria's alpine region to Mount Hotham at 1,861 meters.

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