Australia · North Queensland
Josephine Falls
Smooth granite chutes at the base of Queensland's tallest mountain, Mount Bartle Frere, double as a natural waterslide, one of the most popular swimming spots in the Wet Tropics. A short rainforest boardwalk connects the car park to the main pools.
Smooth granite chutes at the base of Queensland's tallest mountain, Mount Bartle Frere, double as a natural waterslide, one of the most popular swimming spots in the Wet Tropics. A short rainforest boardwalk connects the car park to the main pools.
Josephine Falls drops 25 metres (82 ft) on the Josephine Creek, inside Wooroonooran National Park. It is a cascade-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Miriwinni, with CNS the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy.
Dry season (May-Sep) keeps the natural rock-slide chutes flowing at a safer, more moderate pace.
What you can do here
Swimming
Plunge pools, natural infinity pools and the occasional lip pool you can legally sit in.
Hiking
From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.
Photography
Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.
When to go
Dry season (May-Sep) keeps the natural rock-slide chutes flowing at a safer, more moderate pace.
Entry: Free park entry
Getting there
- Base townMiriwinni
- AirportCNS
- CountryAustralia
- RegionNorth Queensland, Oceania
- AccessEasy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint
On the map
-17.4256, 145.8814
Quick answers
How tall is Josephine Falls?
Josephine Falls drops 25 metres (82 feet). It is a cascade-type waterfall on the Josephine Creek.
When is the best time to visit Josephine Falls?
Peak flow is May to September. Dry season (May-Sep) keeps the natural rock-slide chutes flowing at a safer, more moderate pace.
What can you do at Josephine Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: swimming, hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint.
How do you get to Josephine Falls?
The usual base is Miriwinni, and the closest airport is CNS. A short walk or roadside viewpoint from there. Free park entry.
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