Waterfalls of Queensland

Waterfalls abound in tropical Queensland. Apart from NSW, Qld has more waterfalls than any other state. Waterfalls also make great subjects for one of my favourite techniques – Long Exposure with ND filters. Part 1 is Waterfalls of Victoria

Ellinjaa Falls

Ellinjaa is on the waterfall circuit in the Atherton Tablelands of FNQ, yep, taking you past several waterfalls. From the car park to the falls’ base, it’s a 20-minute walk through a lush rainforest that’s not too strenuous. Unfortunately, it’s promoted on many sites as excellent for swimming. So you could have swimmers in your shot on a hot day. The viewing platform is in front of steel grates which works great for water runoff but not for tripods. However, with a bit of careful positioning, it can be overcome.

It’s also touted as a swimming hole. But it’s not hard to get from the viewing platform to the side of the pool for a different perspective.

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Ellinjaa Falls
Josephine Falls
Through the rainforest to the falls

Josephine Falls, 75kms south of Cairns, is on the Josephine Creek and in Wooroonooran National Park, FNQ. It’s a beautiful 700m walk in through rainforest and then down a set of steps to the base of the falls. Again, it’s known as a swimming hole. You aren’t allowed up to the top of the falls, as people have been seriously injured or killed sliding down. However, the young and invincible still do it.

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Josephine Falls
Milla Milla Falls
waterfalls of queensland
Milla Milla

Also on the waterfall circuit on tablelands is Milla Milla. It’s only about 10 ft from the lower car park to the falls(which on these grounds alone moved it to the top of my list). The water tumbles over the top and drops 18 metres over volcanic basalt into a pool at the bottom that is again promoted for swimming. On my first trip there, I was lucky to come across a couple of lovely german girls doing hair flicks. The second time also struck people in the pool but not as photogenic. It was a long wait till we got a break from no one in the pool, allowing us to run off a couple of quick shots.

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Milla Milla Falls
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