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Wooroonooran National Park

Mount Bartle Frere
Australia Far North Queensland (FNQ) Queensland

Hiking Mount Bartle Frere, the highest mountain in Queensland

A challenging hike to the summit of Mount Bartle Frere, the highest mountain in Queensland at 1,611m. The peak has the second-most elevation gain of any summit in Australia.

By oliverd :-), 11 monthsMay 7, 2022 ago
Nandroya Falls
Australia Far North Queensland (FNQ) Queensland

Nandroya Falls Loop – leeches, rainforest and waterfalls

The Nandroya Falls Loop bushwalk in the Wooroonooran National Park passes some small cascades, with the destination being a spectacular plunge waterfall and large swimming hole.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearMarch 20, 2022 ago
Henrietta Creek swimming hole
Australia Far North Queensland (FNQ) Queensland

Henrietta Creek waterhole – a sandy swiming hole

The Henrietta Creek waterhole is a small swimming hole along the creek, below the campground.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearMarch 20, 2022 ago
Josephine Falls swimming hole
Australia Far North Queensland (FNQ) Queensland

Josephine Falls – one of the best waterfalls and swimming holes around Cairns

A series of picturesque cascades and beautiful swimming holes, the popular Josephine Falls is reached by a paved walking track (1.4km return)

By oliverd :-), 1 yearMarch 18, 2022 ago
Wallicher Falls
Australia Far North Queensland (FNQ) Queensland

Wallicher Falls – a wide waterfall in Wooroonooran National Park

Wallicher Falls is a wide waterfall along Henrietta Creek in the Wooroonooran National Park, reached via a short bushwalking track.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearMarch 18, 2022 ago
Tchupala Falls
Australia Far North Queensland (FNQ) Queensland

Tchupala Falls – a less-visited waterfall in Wooroonooran National Park

Reached via a short bushwalking track, Tchupala Falls is a segmented waterfall along Henrietta Creek in the Wooroonooran National Park.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearMarch 17, 2022 ago
Nandroya Falls
Australia Far North Queensland (FNQ) Queensland

Nandroya Falls – a powerful waterfall that plunges into a deep pool

A powerful and impressive waterfall in Wooroonooran National Park, Nandroya Falls plunges 50m into a rainforest-fringed swimming hole.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearMarch 17, 2022 ago
Silver Creek Falls
Australia Far North Queensland (FNQ) Queensland

Silver Creek Falls – a small waterfall in Wooroonooran National Park

A small waterfall along the Nandroya Falls walking track, the photogenic Silver Creek Falls drops about 10m into a shallow pool.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearMarch 17, 2022 ago
Zillie Falls
Australia Far North Queensland (FNQ) Queensland

Zillie Falls – a spectacular waterfall and natural pool

One of three waterfalls along Theresa Creek Road, Zillie Falls plunges 30m into a narrow valley. A viewing platform is at the top of the falls.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearMarch 16, 2022 ago
IMG 0613 Climbing Walshs Pyramid for one of the best views around Cairns
Australia Far North Queensland (FNQ) Queensland

Climbing Walshs Pyramid for one of the best views around Cairns

The very distinctive Walshs Pyramid is about 30min south of Cairns. The steep climb up the summit rewards with sweeping views over the Atherton Tablelands and surrounding peaks.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearMarch 16, 2022 ago

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