Ellinjaa Falls, waterfall in Atherton Tableland Queensland, Australia
Ellinjaa Falls is a waterfall in Queensland that drops about 12 meters over a natural rocky ledge into a clear pool below. Located beside Wooroonooran National Park on Theresa Creek Road, it forms part of the Waterfall Circuit, a route connecting several cascades in the Millaa Millaa area.
The area was home to the Yidinji people, who knew and used the land and its waters for generations. European settlement in the 19th century gradually opened the landscape to tourism, eventually making the site a regular destination for visitors exploring the Queensland highlands.
The name Ellinjaa comes from the Yidinji language of the region's original inhabitants. Today, visitors use the area as a peaceful nature spot to rest and photograph the cascade, making it a gathering place for those seeking quiet connection with the natural landscape.
The site is easy to reach via Theresa Creek Road and has a free parking area with space for multiple vehicles. The walk from the parking area to the falls is only about 200 meters on a well-maintained paved path, making it simple for most visitors to access.
Behind the waterfall, there is a small rock ledge where visitors can crawl for a different view of the falling water. This hidden spot offers a unique perspective and is popular with photographers seeking to capture the cascade from unusual angles.
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