The film ‘Force of Nature‘ has recently opened in Australia. Parts of it were shot in the beautiful temperate rain forests of the Otway Ranges.
Hopetoun Falls features in the movie. Its currently approaching summer, so the waterfalls in the ranges are flowing slowly. Some, like Henderson Falls, gently cascade over the cliff face.
Henderson Falls, are near a rocky feature in the ranges named The Canyon. I think I recognised it in the movie.
Its a beautiful walk through the forest to reach the Canyon in a quiet part of eastern end of the ranges.
The western end of the ranges faces the incoming weather and is a thicker forest. With more Beech trees, ancient Beech trees.
The Otways are a mountain range that abuts the sea. The Southern Ocean, to be precise.
So after a long hike on a hot day, it’s easy to cool off with a swim in the cool ocean waters.
I camped a couple of nights at Apollo Bay, which sits on the ocean about halfway along the ranges.
It’s a beautiful town, at night as dark slowly descends over the harbour.
Or as the sun rises over the rolling surf.
Eric Bana is the star of ‘Force of Nature’
But you will have to endure having me in the starring role here.
Wow, amazing beauty
Best film set you will ever see!
Amazing lush beauty!
Thanks Tim its one of my favourite places and only a couple of hours ride from home
I’ve just watched that movie and wondered about the scenery,. Thanks for sharing your trip. 👍
I love the Otways and when I saw the movie it reminded me that I hadnt hiked there for a while and I should return.
Hi Mick
Great to see your pictures of the Otway. Interesting to see the vegetation – similar to our nature therapy sessions in the rainforest of SE Queensland!
Similar indeed but no strangler figs and other vines. It is indeed therapy to spend a day walking in rain forest!!!!
Such an amazing image. Anita
Thanks, glad you liked it Anita
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Another great collection of pictures brother. Man, mother nature is a great scene to just watch and be blown away by it🔥👏
Just look at these forest and waterfall pictures🔥
Thanks again for your comments