Far North Queensland - Wanderstories

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Far North Queensland

The heart of the wet-tropics. Far North Queensland is Queensland's largest region covering 22% of the state's area. Starting at Cardwell and Hinchinbrook Island to the very tip of Australia.

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Daintree National Park

High Falls

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Wooroonooran National Park

Gorrell Track

Upper Stoney Creek Falls

Barron Gorge National Park

Upper Stoney Creek Falls

Stoney Creek Falls is a great intro to off track hiking and has two waterfalls along the route.

Clamshell Falls

Wooroonooran National Park

Behana Gorge, Clamshell Falls, Whites Falls, and Whelanian Pools

Green Cliff Falls

Wooroonooran National Park

Green Cliff Falls // Upper East Mulgrave Falls

Mowbray National Park

Mowbray Falls

Australia's Worst Great Walk and how to make it Excellent!

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Girringun National Park

Australia's Worst Great Walk and how to make it Excellent!

You may have heard the stories of this walk. Walking along a car track, through long grass, weeds, and fallen trees for 57 kilometres. That's right, we're talking about the Wet Tropics Great Walk, more specifically, the Djagany (goanna) walk.

Butterfly Falls Track

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Girringun National Park

Butterfly Falls Track

Follow this track out to a stellar set of waterfalls. This area is home to many spectacular waterfalls and canyons. Butterfly Falls, Euphorion Falls, Ornithoptera Falls, and Birdwing Falls.

Glen Hayford at Barron Gorge

Barron Gorge National Park

Barron Falls & The Barron Gorge Old Hydro-Power Station

This is historical little gem and great for the short 'Urban Explore'. The old hydro station was built in 1935 and was an industry marvel considering the tools available at the time.

Upper Stony Creek Bikerafting Packrafting

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Girringun National Park

Upper Stony Creek Bikerafting Packrafting

Stony Creek is a long and windy creek located in Girringun National Park. This creek is home to a cluster of low-drop cascades as well as the world-famous Wallaman Falls.

West Mulgrave Falls & Rapid Falls

Wooroonooran National Park

West Mulgrave Falls & Rapid Falls

This hidden gem is tucked deep within the Wooronooran National Park and is reached by a difficult, but extremely rewarding, hike.

Friendship Falls / Little Cowley Falls

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Wooroonooran National Park

Friendship Falls / Little Cowley Falls

Cowley Falls and Friendship Falls

Wooroonooran National Park

Cowley Falls and Friendship Falls

This waterfall is a massive waterfall located next to the Palmerston Highway. A rough track takes you to the top of the falls and we describe how to get to the bottom of Cowley Falls to see the cave-like feature.

Girramay National Park

Murray Falls

Murray Falls in the foothills of the Kirrama Range is a picturesque spot where crystal clear water cascades over water-sculpted boulders into rock pools, 10 metres below.

Herbert River Falls

Girringun National Park

Herbert River Falls

What to do in Cardwell

Cardwell State Forest

What to do in Cardwell

The Cardwell State Forest is home to a few sights that are often visited by tourists. These include Cardwell Spa Pools, Dead Horse Creek, Attie Creek Falls, Cardwell Lookout, and more!

Macalister Range National Park

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

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Daintree National Park

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

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Wooroonooran National Park

Peet's Falls

North Branch Falls

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Tully Gorge National Park

North Branch Falls

Broadwater Gorge

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Girringun National Park

Broadwater Gorge

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Tully Gorge National Park

Koolmoon Falls

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Wooroonooran National Park

Wankaroo Falls

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

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Daintree National Park

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

Cannabullen Falls

Tully Gorge National Park

Cannabullen Falls