Malanda Falls, Waterfall in Far North Queensland, Australia

Malanda Falls is a waterfall in Far North Queensland that drops about 4 meters and spans roughly 30 meters across the North Johnstone River. The water flows into a natural pool below, creating a focal point for swimming and exploring.

The Malanda Falls Swimming Pool, built on the North Johnstone River, is listed on the Queensland Heritage Register as an early example of tourist infrastructure in North Queensland. The visitor centre and museum at the site burnt down in 2010 and were rebuilt in 2013.

The visitor centre runs guided walks led by Aboriginal guides and holds displays on the rainforest, geology and history of Malanda. The centre and museum burned down in 2010 and were rebuilt in 2013. The swimming pool beside the falls is listed on the Queensland Heritage Register as an early example of tourist infrastructure in North Queensland.

Two 20-minute walks leave from the Malanda Falls Conservation Park, one through the surrounding rainforest where tree kangaroos may be seen. The North Johnstone River floods heavily in the wet season, so check conditions before entering the water. The visitor centre, rebuilt in 2013 after a 2010 fire, books guided walks with Aboriginal guides.

The Malanda Falls Swimming Pool, built into the river below the cascade, is listed on the Queensland Heritage Register as an early example of tourist infrastructure in North Queensland. The visitor centre and museum, first opened at the site, burnt down in 2010 and was rebuilt in 2013.