*This is purely our opinion based on our experience. Factors that we included: The adventure to get to the waterfall Whether we could swim or not How the falls were flowing at the time we visited How impressive or beautiful the falls were If a waterfall had been commercialised, did it detract from it Size …
Cowley Falls – The Forgotten Waterfall in Far North Queensland
Cowley Falls in Far North Queensland is jaw-droppingly incredible! The surrounding landscape and untouched serenity will make you feel as if you never want to see civilisation again. It seems to have been lost and forgotten… In our opinion, Cowley Falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Queensland. Where and How to Get …
The Trek to Cannabullen Falls – Misty Mountains
Cannabullen Falls will be one of the most epic Far North Queensland adventures that you’ll come across. Deep within the Misty Mountains, this 14km return hike will reward you with a stunning 70m plunging waterfall which plummets into the mossy landscape below. Where and How to Get There From Milla Milla, head south on the …
Champagne Falls – Tully Gorge’s Hidden Gem
Champagne Falls is a hidden gem of Tully Gorge. It truly lives up to its name! Best seen during the wet season. A short stroll from the road and this spectacular waterfall comes into view. Where and How to Get There From Tully, follow Tully Gorge Road North-West toward Tully Gorge for roughly 40 minutes. …
Hartley’s Creek Falls – Far North Queensland
Between Cairns and Port Douglas you wind find the underrated Hartley’s Creek Falls. This area is most famous for Hartley’s Creek Croc Tours – but be sure to add the local swimming hole and waterfall to your list! Where and How to Get There The start of the Hartley’s Creek Falls track is situated at …
Walsh’s Pyramid – Conquer The World’s Highest Free Standing Natural Pyramid
Where and How to Get There Drive south from Cairns towards Townsville on the Bruce Highway A1 for around 30 minutes (30.4km) and you enter the Wooroonoonan National Park. Go past Gordonvale and about 800m south of the Mulgrave River bridge (Desmond Trannore bridge) turn right onto Moss Road and follow the signs to the …
Windin Falls, Queensland – Heaven on Earth
Where and How to Get There From Malanda, follow Topaz Road South West until you veer off to the left onto the Old Cairns Track for a short time until you veer right onto Gourka Road. You will need to travel down a gravel road for approximately 6kms. It can be accessed by 2WD, but …
Chasing Waterfalls in Paradise – Far North Queensland
If you love waterfalls as much as we do, well then I’m certain that one by one, you’re checking them out and crossing them off the list. We’ll start here by compiling a list of waterfalls that we’ve seen on our trip so far, and hopefully have other travelers contribute to give you the ultimate …
The Ultimate Guide to Visiting the Daintree
The Daintree Rainforest – all Australians, and perhaps many around the world are aware of the sheer awesomeness of this natural wonder – but how many have said that they’ve truly experienced what it has to offer? Until my wife and I actually visited, we really had no idea what it was all about and …
Camping at Creeks Edge Park – Far North Queensland (Hidden Gem)
Where and How to Get There Creeks Edge Park is located on a family run cattle property in the lovely fields of Miallo, Far North Queensland. It’s only a short drive from Mossman. The family has been there since 1914! What to Expect Beautiful camp spots, creek, swimming, spacious sites, powered, unpowered, walking, waterfalls, cascades, …