Far North Queensland - Wanderstories

Oak Falls

Located near Oak Beach in Far North Queensland, this set of seasonal waterfalls can be seen from the Captin Cook Highway on the slopes of Mount Garioch (635m).

Daintree National Park

Daintree Loop - Devils Thumb to Mossman Bluff via the C47 Dakota wreckage

This loop offers the best of both iconic peaks and is an excellent example of untouched, pristine rainforests. The route covers Mount Carbine Tableland, the historic plane wreckage, and the upper reaches of Mossman Gorge.

Wooroonooran National Park

Peet's Falls

Peet's Falls has been a popular place to enjoy for many years now. A new trail takes you to these wonderful falls.

Tully Gorge National Park

North Branch Falls

Located south of Tully Gorge, this stunning waterfall is jaw-dropping.

Girringun National Park

Broadwater Gorge

The remote Broadwater Creek is for those that are very experienced in remote navigation and off-track hiking. The area provides stunning gorges, waterfalls and can be done as a through-hike.

Tully Gorge National Park

Koolmoon Falls

Koolmoon Falls is an exquisite waterfall in the remote part of Tully Gorge National Park. A flagged route leads you to the falls.

Wooroonooran National Park

Wankaroo Falls

Wankaroo Falls is located in Wooroonooran National Park. The rough track is well-marked and easy to follow.

Daintree National Park

Daintree Traverse - Cape Tribulation to Roaring Meg Falls via Duncans Flat

This 20-kilometre walk offers excellent waterside camping, refreshing swimming, stunning views, and remote rainforest terrain.

Tully Gorge National Park

Cannabullen Falls

Cannabullen Falls is a 14-kilometre trail that takes you to the top of the falls where there is a perfect spot for a swim and to eat lunch. A rough track, flagged with pink tape, takes you to the base of the falls.

Tully Gorge National Park

Wispy Falls

Wispy Falls is a small but pretty waterfall nestled away in Tully Gorge near Cochable Creek.

Tully Gorge National Park

Blackhole Falls

Located in Tully Gorge National Park, Blackhole Falls is indicative of what you find with other falls in the area - a green-laced gorge with a stunning waterfall and pool.

Girringun National Park

Stony Creek Canyoning (below Wallaman Falls)

A journey down Stony Creek takes you to wonderful waterfalls and large open pools to bask in the sun and enjoy the refreshing water. This can be done as a shorter circuit and you do not have to abseil. However, the full length of Stony Canyon requires ropes.

Girringun National Park

Yamanie Creek Canyoning

Yamanie Creek features large granite drops and is home to the stunning Yamanie Falls.

Girringun National Park

Yamanie Falls

Yamanie Falls is a pretty two-tier waterfall with the creek flows into the Herbert River on the northern side.

Girringun National Park

Lookout Creek Canyon

Located near Wallaman Falls, this small stream showcases several aqua pools.

Malbon Thompson Forest Reserve

Bell Peak (North & South) and Cessna 402 wreckage

Located in both Malbon Thompson Forest Reserve and Grey Peaks National Park, a 14 km trail lead you to the north and south Bells Peak. There is also a plane wreckage at the summit of Bell Peak North.

Dinden National Park

Crystal Cascades Canyon

The Crystal Cascades is a waterfall located in a relatively unspoilt section of the upper Freshwater Creek, in the Redlynch Valley, west of Cairns, with numerous waterfalls and swimming waterholes popular with locals and tourists.

Far North Queensland

Carrington Falls and Wharton's Lookout

Carrington Falls and Wharton's Lookout is located near Atherton and provides views across the sclerophyll forests.

Girringun National Park

Bishop Peak

Bishop Peak has uninterrupted 360-degree summit views across the national park out to the ocean towards Hinchinbrook Island and Palm Island Group. Impressive granite boulders are scattered throughout the surrounding landscape.

Tully Gorge National Park

Ponytail Falls and Champagne Falls

Located along the Tully River, Ponytail Falls is the perfect place to visit on your way to Tully Gorge. Ideal to visit when it's hot, humid to have a refreshing dip.

Girringun National Park

Kennedy Falls, Upper Yamanie Creek, Mount Thorn, & Mount Sullivan

Kennedy Creek Falls is located in Girringun National Park and is a 6.1 kilometre hike following and old road.

Girringun National Park

Flagstone Canyon, Flagstone Creek

Flagstone Canyon is a fantastic big drop and committing canyon for advanced canyoneers. The canyon features the impressive multi-terances Flagstone Falls with approximately 300 metres of elevation drop in 200 metres.

Girringun National Park

How to get to the top of Flagstone Falls

Flagstone Falls is an impressive multi-terraced waterfalls that drop down the range 300 metres.

Girringun National Park

The Wall of Waterfalls

There's something special about this place. It's a wall of waterfalls where you can see six waterfalls in one spot. We call it the 'Wall of Waterfalls'.

Girringun National Park

Garrawalt Canyon, Garrawalt Creek

Garrawalt Falls is impressive enough to look at, let along rappel down them. This majestic canyon provide long drops, rappels through water, and plenty of pack swims. This canyon will not disappoint.