Murray Falls, Cascade waterfall in Girramay National Park, Far North Queensland, Australia.
Murray Falls is a cascade waterfall on the Murray River in Girramay National Park, about 38 km southwest of Tully off the Bruce Highway. It descends 20 to 30 metres between rainforest banks and is seen from a boardwalk and viewing platform; a short walking track leads to a lookout over the falls and the Murray Valley.
The waterfall and river were named after John Murray, a British colonial officer who served with the Native Police in 19th-century Queensland. This naming reflects the period of European exploration and settlement in the region.
The Girramay people, the traditional custodians here, share stories passed down through generations about the Seven Sisters who brought snakes to this land. These narratives remain woven into how local communities understand and relate to the place.
The site is easy to access, with a short boardwalk for those wanting a quick look and a longer trail for deeper exploration. Water flow is most impressive after heavy rain, and the forest looks lush during the wet season.
The falls are reached from the Bruce Highway between Tully and Cardwell, about 38 kilometres southwest of Tully. In the year ended 2012 the site recorded an estimated 31,500 visitors. In 2003 a man died in hospital after falling at the falls, a reminder that the rocks above the cascades are slippery.
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