Discover the best top things to do in Ingham, Australia including Mercer Lane Mosaic, Jourama Falls, TYTO Wetlands, Wallaman Falls, Mungalla Aboriginal Tours.
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5.0 based on 39 reviews
Fantastic mosaic depicting the history of the area designed by local artist Kate Carr and created by the community.
4.5 based on 97 reviews
Whether you want to rock hop along the creek to the base of the falls or just to walk along the path to the look out it will be worth the effort. The number of birds in the camping area in the morning was fantastic.
4.5 based on 129 reviews
TYTO Wetlands, a 120 hectare rehabilitated wetland area, home to unique flora and fauna including over 240 species of birds (27.4% of Australia's bird species in one location) and many Agile Wallabies. With extensive walking tracks, bird hides and viewing platforms, it is a great way to get up close and personal to wildlife with the most rewarding experiences found in the early morning or late afternoon. Explore on your own or take a tour with our expert guides. Maps, bird lists and local tips are available from the Information and Wetlands Centre to enhance your experience. Short on time? Meander along the modern architectural walkways of TYTO that represent the bins vital to the regions mainstay industry sugar cane or connect via casual pathways, bridges over lagoons and through wooded parklands to scale the 11m observation tower for a birds eye view. Watch the many species that inhabit the TYTO main lagoon or view the lay of the land. A great photo opportunity!
The Visitor Information Centre is well worth the time to visit. Staff are friendly, helpful and well informed about Ingham and the surrounding areas. The displays on the creation of the Tyto wetland, its habitats, birds etc are interesting and provide excellent information on what to see on the walks. It’s also an attractive building. We wandered the walks several times over three days to watch birds and enjoy the peaceful ambience and habitats.
4.5 based on 271 reviews
I had been champing at the bit to visit for years and finally camped for a night at Wallaman Falls and got up earlyish the next morning and did the 3.2km return trek to the bottom of the falls and back. Highlights of my experience: -The drive in from Ingham (50km) is an adventure in itself. Heading in you are stopped by cattle on the road who are chilled and not so keen on moving and the last 15kms or so is a snaky uphill drive where you pass cassowary signs and dense rainforest. The road is diverse starting with open farmland, to bushland and then to the tropical rainforests of Girringun National Park as you get higher up -The campsite was surprisingly large and well equipped with two large camping area, toilets (non-flush kind), tap with water, BBQ area and a basic shower. The night I visited it was busy with lots of families with kids, but the noise ceased fairly early and it was heaven to sit by the tent with a glass of red and gaze at the stars listening to music -The falls themselves are something to behold. Wallaman is the largest single drop waterfall in Australia at 268m and you get a perfect view from the top at the main lookout which is about 200m drive from the campground. -The walk down to the falls and back (called the “Jinda Walk”) is a must do. It is a steep 3.2km walk and coming up is obviously harder. The walk is beautiful and takes you through some magnificent rainforest with diverse plant life (this is some of the oldest Gondwana rainforest on Earth). At the end there is some rock hopping involved to get to the plunge pool where you can swim (which I did). The water is invigorating and the spray hits you before you even get in. I planned to swim right up to the falls but changed my mind as the water is too strong. At the top there is a tap with water which says it should be treated but I was so thirsty I drank it and it tasted like normal water and I had no issues. I forgot water and drank some water from the pool at the falls, and it was amazing, like fresh spring water. I had the falls to myself for most of the time as I left early, but heading back up to the top I was passing a lot of people. So definitely go early. My visit to Wallaman Falls was a magical experience and one I won’t forget. As I think of it I think it would be amazing to take a helicopter ride over the falls but then the noise would create disturbances to the natural tranquillity (even the sound of drones is annoying). Maybe once a month they could offer one, I think it would be amazing.
5.0 based on 14 reviews
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