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8 Waterfalls in North Queensland That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in North Queensland, Australia including Nandroya Falls, Barron Falls, Alexandra Bay Waterfall, Behana Gorge Waterfall, Josephine Falls, Dinner Falls, Tranquility Falls, Stoney Creek Falls.
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1. Nandroya Falls
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By JilliBn - Gold Coast, Australia
Nice walk, best done early morning. Recommended to take insect repellent as march flies are notorious and do sting. I had terrible reactions and was covered in inflamed, itchy bites for weeks. Other than that I really enjoyed the walk.
2. Barron Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,055 reviews
Reviewed By LeoDeSousa2020 - Brisbane, Australia
Highly recommend even if you don’t do the Skyrail or train you can easily drive to the falls and follow down the natural wetlands to the viewing platform.
3. Alexandra Bay Waterfall
4. Behana Gorge Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 160 reviews
Reviewed By dylan_ingleby - Gordonvale, Australia
Great walk through the rainforest to the waterfall. Approximately 40mins one way along a service road, but it does have some decent dips and rises so good shoes are recommended
5. Josephine Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 494 reviews
Reviewed By emmmjones
Even though the navigator said the road to the parking area is unpaved, it actually was covered. Very easy to access with an RV. Easy parking, with toilets right before you step on the paved walking path to the falls. Leave most of your belongings in the car, I'd say. People who visit the falls doubtfully are there to steal your things, but you never know! I would recommend leaving your shoes in the car, you won't need them here. There are several different swimming spots, at the bottom, in the middle and at the top, but the top was actually closed from public for safety. We walked about 5 minutes from the parking area to the bottom pool, all of it paved so you can access it with strollers even (wouldn't recommend it, though people with babies carried them in chestbags), with the path ending at a sort of a small balcony with a few stepps. From the balcony you open a metal gate, which then leads you to the big rocks. This is where it gets tricky. The rocks -most of them- are dry and not slippery, but there is not actually any path to the water or good spots to leave your belongings, so leave them in the car! We left our cellphones, expensive sunglasses and car keys under our hats and clothes on one of the rocks and they were fine. We could keep an eye on them the entire time, though had someone decided to steal them, there is no easy, fast access out of the water. You have to climb over big rocks to even get near the water, and then carefully sit and find your step because there are some big slippery rocks right beneath the surface (don't fall!). So if you have any movement disabilities, accessing the water might be extremely difficult! It is not until you get more towards the middle of the pool that you can swim freely, because it does get deep. But it is absolutely clear, refreshing water and just a delightful experience, one of the best on our two week roadtrip! During our visit it was 33 C and sunny, so the swim was perfect! After accessing the water, you can climb up the rock surface on the other side of the water, since the water fall has made it really smooth, and sunbathe, or slide down the water fall back in. Definitely the highlight of our Cairns visit!
6. Dinner Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By confusedAussie
Falls seem to be three tiers with a couple of smaller falls at the top. Walk it not easy especially if you have any issues. Roots on track etc meant one needed to look down constantly. I found it difficult but well worth it.
