Dandongadale River

The Dandongadale River, a perennial watercourse in Victoria's Alpine region, originates below Cobbler Plateau and descends 959 meters over its 41-kilometer journey. It converges with the Buffalo River within Mount Buffalo National Park. Notably, the river is impounded by Lake Cobbler, which feeds the Dandongadale Falls—the highest waterfall in Victoria, cascading 255 meters. The river's headwaters are home to brown and rainbow trout, while its lower reaches host larger brown trout, blackfish, redfin, and mountain galaxias. Accessing the river involves navigating dense vegetation and requires a walk along a track starting from the road bridge near the Rose River junction.