Wallaman Falls, Girringun National Park Townsville | Tropical North Queensland

Photo credit: Peter Lik © Tourism and Events Queensland

Things to do

    Image of Wallaman Falls camping area.

    Wallaman Falls camping area.

    Photo credit: Steven Nowakowski © Queensland Government

    Image of the Banggurru walk where you can learn about the rainforest with signs along the walk.

    Learn about the rainforest with signs along the Banggurru walk.

    Photo credit: Steven Nowakowski © Queensland Government

    Image of views of the Herbert River Valley from the lookout.

    Enjoy views of the Herbert River Valley from the lookout.

    Photo credit: Steven Nowakowski © Queensland Government

    Image of a sugar glider at night.

    Spotlight for sugar gliders at night.

    Photo credit: Queensland Government

    Camping and accommodation

    Camping

    Camping is available at Wallaman Falls camping area.

    If you prefer to rough it, limited bush camping opportunities exist as part of the Wet Tropics Great Walk. These are 'hike-in' sites and campers need to be totally self-sufficient. Read more about the Wet Tropics Great Walk, which may be closed during the wet season, and for management purposes.

    For more information see the tourism information links.

    Walking

    Two short walks are available at Wallaman Falls. Banggurru walk starts from the camping area and Djyinda walk begins near the Wallaman Falls lookout day-use area. These walks have been given language names by the Traditional Owners—the Warrgamaygan People.

    For the more adventurous, Wallaman Falls is the gateway to the Wet Tropics Great Walk.

    Picnic and day-use areas

    Picnic tables, toilets and water are provided at both day-use areas—near Wallaman Falls camping area and near Wallaman Falls lookout.

    Viewing wildlife

    Use a spotlight or strong torch with a red filter to reveal the nocturnal residents of the park. Hold the light close beside your face and look along the beam to see frogs, spiders, possums and other creatures. The red filter will avoid causing stress to the animals. Banggurru walk is suitable for spotlighting but Djyinda walk is not suitable or safe for spotlighting.

    Lookouts

    The main lookout at Wallaman Falls provides a view of Stony Creek as it plunges 268m in a clear single-drop, often through a rainbow-fringed cloud of mist. Wallaman Falls is the highest, permanent, single-drop waterfall in Australia. A second lookout provides stunning views of the gorge and the Herbert River Valley.