About Wallaman Falls
Wallaman Falls in Girringun National Park, about 51 kilometres west of Ingham in Hinchinbrook Shire, Queensland, is Australia's tallest single-drop waterfall with a 268-metre plunge. Fed by Stony Creek over the Seaview Range escarpment, it lies within Wet Tropics World Heritage rainforest. Notable for its sheer drop, deep gorge, accessible lookout and walking tracks to the base, it is a major natural attraction in north Queensland.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a dramatic 268m single-drop waterfall plunging into a deep gorge surrounded by Wet Tropics rainforest in Girringun National Park. The main lookout near the car park offers elevated views of the falls and gorge. Short rainforest walks and a steep track lead to the base and pool area. The site includes picnic areas and interpretive signs, with opportunities for sightseeing, photography, bushwalking and nature observation.
Key highlights
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Australia's tallest single-drop waterfall at 268 metres
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Lookout with panoramic views over the falls and Stony Creek gorge
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Wet Tropics World Heritage rainforest setting in Girringun National Park
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Walking tracks including the lookout walk and steep track to the base and pool
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Opportunities for photography, birdwatching and picnicking
History of Wallaman Falls
Located within Girringun National Park, part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area listed in 1988. The falls are formed where Stony Creek plunges over the Seaview Range escarpment, a geological feature of the Herbert River catchment. The area has been managed as a national park for conservation and recreation.
Culture & Context
Located on the traditional lands of the Warrgamaygan Aboriginal people within Girringun, the Wet Tropics rainforest holds cultural significance for its natural heritage and ongoing connection to Country. The park is jointly appreciated for its natural and cultural landscape values.
Route
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