Australia · North Queensland
Wallaman Falls
Australia's tallest permanent single-drop waterfall plunges off the edge of the Girringun rainforest into a deep gorge, reached by a short walk from a lookout or a much steeper trail down to the base pool. It sits within the Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Area.
Australia's tallest permanent single-drop waterfall plunges off the edge of the Girringun rainforest into a deep gorge, reached by a short walk from a lookout or a much steeper trail down to the base pool. It sits within the Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Area.
Wallaman Falls drops 268 metres (879 ft) on the Stony Creek, inside Girringun National Park. It is a plunge-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Ingham. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy.
End of the wet season (Feb-May) gives maximum single-drop volume before the dry season thins it.
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
End of the wet season (Feb-May) gives maximum single-drop volume before the dry season thins it.
Entry: Free park entry
Getting there
- Base townIngham
- CountryAustralia
- RegionNorth Queensland, Oceania
- AccessEasy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint
On the map
-18.5717, 145.7828
Quick answers
How tall is Wallaman Falls?
Wallaman Falls drops 268 metres (879 feet). It is a plunge-type waterfall on the Stony Creek.
When is the best time to visit Wallaman Falls?
Peak flow is February to May. End of the wet season (Feb-May) gives maximum single-drop volume before the dry season thins it.
What can you do at Wallaman 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 Wallaman Falls?
The usual base is Ingham. A short walk or roadside viewpoint from there. Free park entry.
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