Josephine Falls, Wooroonooran National Park | Tropical North Queensland

Danger - Unpredictable water conditions

Conditions at Josephine Falls can be extremely dangerous. Flash flooding (rapidly rising water) can occur at Josephine Falls at any time of the year. Photo credit: Leigh Willis © Queensland Government

Josephine Falls to Broken Nose trail

Journey type: Walk
Distance: 10km return Start and finish points are the same and the traveller must return via the same path
Time suggested: Allow 8hr walking time.
Grade: Grade 5 walking track

Accessible by

Conventional vehicle

Journey facilities

Walking

Grade 5

Distance: 10km return

Time: Allow about 8hr walking time

Details: The Broken Nose trail is a section of the Bartle Frere trail, departing from Josephine Falls. It is very steep. Read more about the Bartle Frere trail.

Getting there and getting around

Maps

Josephine Falls is 75km south of Cairns. Turn off the Bruce Highway 2km south of Mirriwinni and drive 8km to Josephine Falls. Access is possible by conventional vehicle.

Wheelchair access

There are no wheelchair-accessible tracks or facilities along the Josephine Falls to Broken Nose trail.

Before you visit

Opening hours

Wooroonooran National Park is open 24 hours a day. Some walks may be closed during the wetter months, between October and May. Additional closures may occur for management purposes including pest plant and pest animal control, and extreme weather events such as flash flooding.