Visiting the Atherton Tablelands and looking for the best waterfalls to see in the area? If you’ve already started researching your Tropical North Queensland adventure, it’s likely you’ll have a few big waterfall names added to your must-see list. Millaa Millaa Falls, Ellinjaa Falls and Zillie Falls make up the world-famous Atherton Tablelands waterfall circuit and draw thousands of visitors to the region each year. However, in addition to these big three, the Tablelands region is a hive for hidden and lesser-known waterfall gems. For five waterfalls on the Atherton Tablelands that you haven’t heard of yet, read on…
1. Cannabullen Falls
Kicking of our list of five Atherton Tablelands waterfalls you haven’t heard of yet with Cannabullen Falls. Located in Wooroonooran National Park, Cannabullen Falls is found deep within the rainforest of a 13.8km (there and back) trail. After a moderately challenging hike, you are rewarded with spectacular views across the rainforest from the top of Cannabullen Falls. For those daring, you can continue your journey to the very bottom of the falls (but please note, this part of the hike is only recommended for the very experienced hikers out there).
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2. Pepina Falls
Tucked away in the Millaa Millaa region and only a stone’s throw away from the well-known waterfall circuit, Pepina Falls is often missed by those experiencing the waterfall circuit. Only a 15-minute drive from Millaa Millaa Falls, here you can enjoy a waterfall without the crowds of people around. While the track can be a little bit slippery, only a quick 5-minute walk from the carpark will bring you to the falls’ base. We recommend bringing a picnic and sitting back to enjoy the view.
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3. Souita Falls
A quick drive around the corner from Pepina Falls and you’ll find Souita Falls. Another hidden waterfall overshadowed by its famous neighbours, Souita Falls is a cascading two-levelled waterfall surrounded by lush rainforest. An unsealed but short track will lead you to the waterfall and this is a great spot to visit if you want to enjoy without the crowds as you are quite likely to have the falls all to yourself.
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3. Little Millstream Falls
When researching must do waterfalls to visit on the Atherton Tablelands, you may have come across Millstream Falls – Australia’s widest single drop waterfall. Located just outside of Ravenshoe, when ticking Millstream Falls off your waterfall bucket list, be sure to wander slightly further afield and visit Little Millstream Falls as well. While not holding a claim to fame like the larger Millstream Falls, Little Millstream Falls is a beautiful (and quiet!) spot with several waterfall streams tumbling together to form a large pool. Be sure to add this scenic waterfall to your must-do Atherton Tablelands list.
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4. Dinner Falls
Hungry? Well, we recommend stopping at one of the many delicious Atherton Tablelands cafes and restaurants on your way to Dinner Falls then! Delicious by name and beautiful by nature, Dinner Falls is another lesser-known Atherton Tablelands waterfall guaranteed to blow your mind. Situated in Mt Hypipamee National Park, Dinner Falls can be found a short stroll through the rainforest. While you’re here be sure to check out the nearby Mt Hypipamee Crater, a vibrant green crater formed from a massive gas explosion thousands of years in the past.
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