Wallaman Falls, Girringun National Park Townsville | Tropical North Queensland

Photo credit: Peter Lik © Tourism and Events Queensland

Djinda walk

This track weaves through open forest along the escarpment descending into rainforest offering amazing views of the Stony Creek escarpment and Wallaman Falls – a culturally significant place for the Warrgamaygan Aboriginal People.

Journey type
Walk
Distance
4km return Start and finish points are the same and the traveller must return via the same path
Time suggested
Allow 2hr
Grade
Grade 4 walking track

Accessible by

  • Conventional vehicle

Journey facilities

  • Walking

Djinda (pronounced 'Yin-da' and meaning falls) walk begins at the Wallaman Falls lookout car park and ends at the base of the falls. Walk from the car park 300m to the Herbert River Valley lookout and then continue onto Djinda walk. The track weaves through open forest along the escarpment descending into rainforest offering amazing views of the Stony Creek escarpment and Wallaman Falls. As the track goes into the gorge, open forest gives way to vine-thicket rainforest. At the base of the falls look up, the mist from the falls creates a rainbow of colour.

Be prepared for a steep descent and ascent on unstable surfaces. The start of this walk might look easy, but it progressively becomes steep and rough. The walk back up is long and can be hot. A high level of fitness is required.

Swimming is not permitted in the pools at the base of the falls for safety reasons and because this place is considered culturally significant to the Warrgamaygan Aboriginal People.

Watch Coming to our Country to learn more about the cultural significance of Wallaman Falls and ways that you can be culturally respectful during your visit.

Getting there and getting around

Djinda walk starts 300m from Wallaman Falls lookout. For more information see getting there and getting around.

See Wallaman Falls map (PDF, 1.3MB) .

Wheelchair accessibility

Djinda walk is not wheelchair accessible.

Before you visit

Opening hours

For your safety, you should plan your walk to return in daylight hours. This walk is not suitable for spotlighting.  Check Park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.

Visiting safely

For more safety information see Visiting Wallaman Falls safely and Walk with care.