Millaa Millaa Falls

“Millaa Millaa Falls is the most photographed waterfall in Far North Queensland — and somehow, when you finally stand in front of it, it still manages to surprise you.”

Millaa Millaa Falls: The Tablelands’ Most Iconic Waterfall

Millaa Millaa Falls is the image that people mean when they think of the Atherton Tablelands,  a wide, perfectly formed waterfall dropping in a single curtain into a clear pool, surrounded by rainforest that frames it like a painting. It is the first and most celebrated stop on the Waterfall Circuit near Millaa Millaa, and its reputation is entirely earned.

The falls drop about 20 metres over an ancient basalt cliff into a pool that is large enough for swimming and clear enough to see every detail of the rock below. The surrounding rainforest creates a amphitheatre of green that gives the falls their extraordinary enclosed quality, the light at the falls is never quite the same twice, and morning light in particular produces something that photographers spend entire mornings trying to adequately capture.

A small car park sits directly beside the falls with viewing platforms at multiple angles. The walk from the car park to the viewing area takes about two minutes. Swimming is allowed and popular,  the pool is excellent in the dry season and after moderate rain, though after heavy rainfall the water can run murky and swimming is not advised.

Peterson CreekA creekside walk at Yungaburra, known for platypus spotting.RavenshoeQueensland’s highest town, surrounded by World Heritage rainforest.Millaa MillaaA village on the waterfall circuit, close to Millaa Millaa Falls.

Millaa Millaa Falls is on the 16-kilometre Waterfall Circuit loop that also visits Zillie Falls and Ellinjaa Falls. Starting at Millaa Millaa Falls in the early morning, completing the circuit, and swimming at Ellinjaa Falls before lunch makes for one of the finest half-day experiences on the Atherton Tablelands.

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Millaa Millaa Falls FAQs

Where is Millaa Millaa Falls?

Millaa Millaa Falls is on the Waterfall Circuit near the town of Millaa Millaa, on the southern Atherton Tablelands, about a 90-minute drive from Cairns.

Can you swim at Millaa Millaa Falls?

Millaa Millaa Falls drops into a large, clear pool with a grassy area and car park right beside it. Many people swim there, but it is not patrolled. Check conditions and follow the safety signs, especially after rain.

Why is Millaa Millaa Falls so famous?

Its perfectly formed single curtain of water dropping about 20 metres into a rainforest-framed pool makes Millaa Millaa Falls the most photographed waterfall in Australia, and the highlight of the Waterfall Circuit.

How high is Millaa Millaa Falls?

Millaa Millaa Falls drops around 20 metres over an ancient basalt cliff into the pool below.

Is Millaa Millaa Falls free to visit?

Yes. Millaa Millaa Falls is free to visit, with a car park, grassed picnic area and toilets right beside the falls, and it is fully accessible for a quick stop.