Millaa Millaa Falls, Heritage waterfall in Far North Queensland, Australia
Millaa Millaa Falls is a waterfall in Far North Queensland that plunges about 18 meters over volcanic basalt and into a large pool below. The rock displays natural vertical patterns formed by weathering, which are visible through the falling water.
Around 1882, explorers established routes through the rainforest in this area to support the transport teams that moved goods through the region. These early pathways shaped how people still access the falls today.
The name comes from the MaMu Aboriginal language and refers to a plant that once provided food for the local indigenous people. This connection to the land's past remains woven into the place itself.
You can reach the falls via a sealed road off Palmerston Highway, where you'll find parking and toilet facilities. Viewing platforms are positioned to give you a clear look at the waterfall and the pool below.
The water has carved natural grooves into the basalt over time, creating fine striped patterns in the rock. From the right vantage points, the falling water appears like a transparent curtain revealing this hidden texture.
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