Things to do

Camping and accommodation

Camping

Camping is available at Baŋgurru camping area, Wallaman Falls.

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. Please note the walk and associated camping areas may be closed during the wet season, and for management purposes. Check Park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.

Other accommodation

A range of holiday accommodation is available in and around Ingham, Cardwell and Townsville. For more information see the tourism information links.

Walking

Two walks are available at Wallaman Falls. Baŋgurru walk starts from the camping area and Djinda 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 and composting toilets are provided – near Baŋgurru 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. Baŋgurru walk is suitable for spotlighting but Djinda 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.