Guest The Pom Queen Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Ok before we wrote the car off we visited a few different places on our drive down the coast, our first stop was Wallaman Falls which is located southwest of Ingham in the Girringun National Park of the UNESCO World Heritage Wet Tropics of Queensland. Wallaman Falls is a series of cascades on Stony Creek. The most significant feature is an abrupt plunge of 268 metres down a sheer cliff to create Australia's tallest single drop waterfall. If the cascades over numerous ledges above and below the falls are taken as a continuos part of the falls its overall drop would measure 305 metres to make it Australia's highest waterfall. However, the question remains over whether the falls should include the associated cascades or be confined only to the 268 metre horsetail drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Getting there and getting around Wallaman Falls is located 51 km south-west of Ingham, about 1 hr drive through rural properties. Travel west from Ingham along Abergowrie Road to Trebonne. From here, the route is well signposted. While part of the road is unsealed, it can still be accessed using a conventional vehicle. Care is required on the range, which is slippery when wet. Towing caravans is not recommended. For your safety access to the top of Wallaman Falls and surrounding escarpment is restricted Wheelchair accessibility There are no wheelchair-accessible tracks or facilities in this section of Girringun National Park. Park features The Wallaman Falls section of Girringun National Park forms part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. It boasts spectacular scenery and an array of plant and animal life. The creeks and rivers are home to platypus, eastern water dragons and saw-shelled turtles. If you are lucky, you might catch a glimpse of a musky rat-kangaroo or an endangered southern cassowary. Natural, cultural and historical values make this region a truly special place. We invite you to explore the park, learn about its history and enjoy the diverse plant and animal life. Camping and accommodation Camping Wallaman Falls camping area is adjacent to Stony Creek. Gas barbecues, picnic tables, shelter sheds, water and a cold water shower are provided. Remember to treat all water before drinking. Camping permits are required and fees apply. Find out more about camping at Wallaman Falls camping area in, Girringun National Park. Book your camp site online. If you cannot book online, see camping bookings for other options. If you prefer to rough it, then 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. Other accommodation There is a range of holiday accommodation in and around the towns between Townsville and Cairns. These include hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, hostels, farm stays, eco-lodges, caravan parks and commercial camping areas. Misc Picnic tables, toilets and water are provided at both day-use areas—near the camping area and near the falls lookout. Treat all water before drinking. A gas barbecue is available at the day-use area near the camping area. 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. Lookouts The main lookout at Wallaman Falls provides a view of Stony Creek as it plunges 268 m 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Guest40285 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Great spot, loved it when I went there, unreal falls, Nice pics @The Pom Queen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest The Pom Queen Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 It was lovely Matt and I'm glad we had the chance to visit. I wasn't feeling to great and once we reached Ingham I said forget it! but the little one was desperate to head out so we continued and I'm so glad we did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus1 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 @Squarepants struggling back up from the waterfall walk, no stamina these young whippersnappers :biglaugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeboard1980 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Wow guys, looks great, that type of scenery is what I really miss about Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 20 m deep pool at the bottom...Is the fishing any good??:laugh: Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tappers2oz Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 [ATTACH=CONFIG]23959[/ATTACH] I cannot get over the different colours in this pic, absolutely gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Counting Stars Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Wow. Amazing pictures, would love to visit. Thank you for sharing xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zk2102 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Will add this to our must see list. Awesome pics, thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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