Millaa Millaa

The little township of Millaa Millaa is situated amongst dairy country, with rolling green hills and pockets of rainforest.  Many picturesque waterfalls can be found within a 30 minute drive of Millaa Millaa.

Things to do

Waterfall Circuit (Millaa Millaa Falls, Zillie Falls, Ellinjaa Falls)

Travel 5 mins south of Millaa Millaa on the Palmerston Highway.  Turn at Theresa Creek Road, at the Falls Teahouse.  This is the start of the Waterfall Circuit, a 15km sealed road that links the three falls.  Drive to the first falls, the beautiful and famous Millaa Millaa Falls (seen in many advertisements over the world such as Qantas and the Australia TV commercials).  Drive on to see the other two falls, there is a small walk down to the other falls.

Mungalli Creek Bio-Dynamic Dairy

10 km south of Millaa Millaa on the Palmerston Highway, turn onto Brooks Road, travel 5 kms down.  The Dairy  produces cheeses and yoghurts just as nature intended.  At certain times of the day you are able to view the cheese making at the "Out of the Whey" teahouse at the Dairy.  Taste and purchase their products, or sit on the verandah and enjoy a light lunch or cheese platter.  Open 10 to 4 most days.

The Lookout

A few kms outside of Millaa Millaa towards Malanda follow the signs to the Lookout.  On a clear day you can take in breathtaking views all the way to Mt Bartle Frere, Queenslands Highest Mountain.

Eacham Historical Museum

On the main street of Millaa Millaa is a museum run by the Eacham Historical Society.  It has many historical items, aboriginal artifacts and stories from the past.  It is run by volunteers, so opening times vary, but it is usually open mornings from 9.30am till noon. To find out current opening times, please phone (07) 4097 2147. Free entry.

Farmer, Cow & Blue Heeler

Visit the popular statue of the farmer, his cow and dog, located at the very end of the main street of Millaa Millaa. This has got to be one of the most photographed statues on the entire Tablelands.

History

The Palmerston Highway is named after Christie Palmerston who in 1881 forged through the scrub of the Southern Tablelands with his aboriginal offsider, Pompo.  A monument in the township remembers them.

In 1910 early settlers to Millaa Millaa developed the timber and dairy industries.  In 1921 the railway line was extended to Millaa Milla, so the local farmers constructed their own Butter Factory, which in turn evolved to a Cheese factory.  The cheese factory which dominates the entrance to the town closed in the 1980s. 

Getting here

Millaa Millaa is situated on the Southern end of the Tablelands. Travel up the Palmerston Highway from Innisfail.  Millaa Millaa is considered the southern gateway to the Tablelands. 

Services

Fuel or Service Stations: fuel available at the General Store
Groceries : J T Tobin & Sons General Store open 8am - 6pm  Mon to Fri,  8am - 2pm Sat
Food: Millaa Millaa cafe & news, Millaa Millaa Bakery, Millaa Millaa Hotel.
Pubs: Millaa Millaa Hotel on Main Street
Police Station: Yes
Medical: Ambulance and Medical Service, Palm Avenue.
Information Centre: No, nearest information centre is Malanda
RACQ Road Assistance: Nearest at Malanda
Public Toilets: yes
Public Phone Boxes: yes
Post Office: yes, Maple Street
Banking: No
ATMs : In the general store
Accommodation Styles: B&Bs - yes, Motel - yes, caravan parks - yes

Images from top - Millaa Millaa Falls (J Wright), Millaa Milla Lookout, Atherton Tableland ( Courtesy of Tourism Queensland ), Friesian Cow (J Wright), Eacham Historic Society Museum (J Wright), Christie Palmerston Monument (J Wright), Hills around Millaa Millaa (J Wright).