WATERFALLS

Blencoe Falls

Blencoe Falls is part of the traditional lands of the Warungnu Aboriginal people. They hope that you will enjoy your visit and respect this sacred place. Blencoe Falls is located...

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Emerald Creek Falls, Mareeba

Emerald creek has a series of cascading waterfalls over granite boulders. A walking track takes you alongside the creek to the numerous falls and lagoons, up to the lookout with...

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Tchupala Falls

Tchupala Falls is part of a network of walks in the Palmerston section of Wooroonooran National Park. It can be walked separately or as part of a longer walk from Henrietta Creek to Tchupala Falls Trackhead and possibly on...

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Davies Creek Falls, Mareeba

Welcome The Buluwai people have a long-standing and continuous connection with this land. They welcome you to their country and ask that you respect this special place. Meet Willie Brim,...

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Waterfalls & Waterways Trail

The Atherton Tablelands is a natural wonderland filled with waterfalls and swimming holes, crater lakes and pristine flowing streams. Start: Kuranda (northern) or Innisfail/Millaa Millaa (southern) Duration: 2 - 4 days Print:...

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Barron Gorge National Park

Rugged peaks, steep gorges, tumbling waterfalls, lush rainforest, varied wildlife, easy access, a colourful history and a range of recreational opportunities make this one of Queensland’s most popular national parks....

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Mungalli Falls

Mungalli Falls is located on Brooks Road Millaa Millaa, a short 14-minute drive from Millaa Millaa Falls. Mungalli Falls is a tiered waterfall where the middle drop is the longest one.

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Malanda Falls

The Aboriginal Traditional Owners of this area, the Ngadjon-Jii, welcome you to Tutamonlin (Malanda Falls). Please take care of their sacred country when you venture into the forest to experience...

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Zillie Falls, Millaa Millaa

Zillie Falls are spectacular falls located on the Waterfalls Circuit with Millaa Millaa and Ellinjaa Falls. There is a lovely viewing platform at the base of the falls where you...

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Top 10 Waterfalls

The Atherton Tablelands is truly blessed with a collection of spectacular waterfalls. The hard columnar basalt from lava flows solidified in drainage valleys. Subsequent water erosion of softer rocks cut...

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Little Millstream Falls, Ravenshoe

Plunging over the edge of a columnar basalt lava flow, Big Millstream Falls is reputedly the widest single-drop waterfall in Australia. A walking track leads to a viewing area over...

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Nandroya Falls

The 6.6 kilometre Nandroya Falls Circuit begins to the west of the Henrietta Creek camping area, Palmerston Highway. You can either cross the creek or walk along the highway and across the bridge...

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Dinner Falls

Dinner Falls Circuit adjoins the walk to the crater at Mount Hypipamee National Park. Take the bitumen path to the Crater Lookout platform. Mt Hypipamee Crater was formed by an explosive eruption of volcanic...

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Millstream Falls, Ravenshoe

Millstream Falls is reputedly Australia's widest single-drop waterfall. The falls flow over the edge of a columnar basalt lava flow, a legacy of the Atherton Tableland's volcanic past. Millstream Falls...

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Millaa Millaa Falls

Millaa Millaa Falls are magnificent waterfalls surrounded by lush rainforest located on the Waterfalls Circuit, along with Zillie and Ellinjaa Falls. The falls cascade perfectly to a pristine waterhole below...

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Pepina Falls

10 klms from Millaa Millaa on the Old Palmerston Highway at Middlebrook Creek is Pepina Falls. The Old Palmerston Highway is not suitable for caravans and car parking is very...

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Ellinjaa Falls, Millaa Millaa

Access to the base of the falls is via a walking track leading from the picnic area and car park on Theresa Creek Road.

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Travel Tips

Sun’s Out, Swimsuits On…

January 24, 2024

1. Lake Eacham It’s no surprise with its inviting, clear waters and ancient Mabi rainforest surrounds that Lake Eacham tops our list. Just a 10-minute drive from Yungaburra, this volcanic crater lake has it all – beauty, bliss, and barbecues. Enjoy a leisurely lunch at the available barbecue facilities, then swim, kayak, paddleboard, or simply float around as you soak …

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Atherton Tablelands

Malanda Falls

February 1, 2018

The Malanda Falls on the North Johnstone River are a triple treat for tourists – the cascade with its own swimming pool, two rainforest walkways and a glorious picnic spot. The Malanda Falls are part of the waterfalls and volcanic craters circuit on the Atherton Tablelands and are one kilometre from Malanda on the Malanda-Atherton Road. They are known as …

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Lake Barrine

January 17, 2018

The teahouse at Lake Barrine may be 80 years old but the Devonshire teas it serves are as fresh and inviting as the crisp Atherton Tablelands air around this charming landmark. The teahouse juts out over the clean, clear waters of Lake Barrine, which sits right in the middle of tropical rainforest and is protected within the Crater Lakes National …

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