Ellinjaa Falls, Millaa Millaa, Queensland - what to expect

Ellinjaa Falls, Millaa Millaa, Queensland - what to expect

Ellinjaa Falls Queensland is a easily accessible and spectacular waterfall at the Millaa Millaa Waterfall Circuit on the edge of the WooroONORAN National Park. This waterfall only requires a very short walk and probably offers one of the most impressive waterfalls around Cairns and the tropical north.

looking for epic waterfalls near Cairns and the Queensland Tableland? If you plan to go to Millaa Millaa, I strongly recommend not to skip the Ellinjaa Falls.

In many ways, the Ellinjaa Falls are a more impressive waterfall than the more popular Millaa Millaa. For those among them who prefer a more natural atmosphere when exploring waterfalls, they will probably also enjoy Ellinjaa Falls more.

In this guide, I will describe in detail how to get to the Ellinjaa cases, even if you are not yet on the Waterfall Circuit. You will also find some useful tips and recommendations as well as some photos of Ellinjaa Falls to inspire your visit.

enjoy!

Ellinjaa Falls-where is that?

Ellinjaa Falls is located on the 17 -kilometer Waterfall Circuit along the Theresa Creek Road in the Atherton Tablelands region in Queensland.

You can find Ellinjaa Falls in a dense rainforest bag next to the WooroOnooran National Park. In addition to the short waterfall route, there are signs and even a large parking lot.

Also near: Windin Falls (Infinity Pool Waterfall) & Nandroya Falls (epic waterfall hike)

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How to get to the Ellinja cases

The Ellinjaa Falls and the Millaa Millaa Waterfall Circuit are about 104 km (1 hour 40 minutes) driving from Cairns CBD. There are two ways to get here, either drive yourself or book a waterfall tour to Millaa Millaa.

Option 1: Drive from Cairns from

In my opinion, the best way to experience Cairns and the tropical far north is to have their own car and to explore. For a simple directions, enter "Ellinjaa Falls" or "Theresa Creek Road" in Google Maps.

from Cairns you have to drive south on the Bruce Highway towards Gordonvale. As soon as you approach the obvious Walsh’s Pyramid, keep an eye out for signs for the Atherton Tablelands above the Gillies Range Road.

Follow this winding road to the Tablelands, pass the crater lakes and follow the signs south to "Millaa Millaa", just behind Malanda. The Theresa Creek Road (Waterfall Circuit Road) is only about a minute away from the small community. There are very detailed signs for every waterfall on this street, so you shouldn't have any problems finding the Ellinjaa waterfall.

If you are looking for a cheap rental car offer in Cairns or elsewhere in Queensland, I recommend you to visit Rentalcars.com. This is a "car rental search engine" that works similar to Skyscanner, but for cars instead of flights.

Option 2: Waterfall tour from Cairns

I understand that many people would rather get into a tour bus and meet some people instead of driving themselves. Unfortunately there is only one tour that I could find in the entire region that stops on the Ellinjaa cases-and it is a fixed price for groups of up to 10 people.

This could be a good idea if you can meet a few friends in the hostel or if you visit Cairns with the family or in a group.

For solo travelers and couples, you must either rent a car or consider some of these alternative waterfall tours that include stops at the equally impressive dinner Falls, Josephine Falls, Millaa Millaa Falls and more (see below).

What to expect at Ellinjaa Falls Queensland

The Ellinjaa Fall waterfall is an approximately 12 meter high waterfall that falls down a wide, vertical wall at the foot of a thick rainforest valley.

Below the waterfall is a blue tinted pool that is deep enough to swim in it, but do not expect it to be fully submerged.

The fresh water streams that flow out of the waterfall house one of the most famous animals in Australia; The platform. So make sure to behave calmly when you approach and see if you can see swimming or sitting on the bank.

There is also a small lead that you can crawl behind the waterfall to get some of the best viewpoints.
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Keep an eye out for the wandering taps and chickens that roam around in the parking lot and beg for food.

Ellinjaa waterfall hike

The path from the parking lot to the Ellinjaa cases is only about 200 m long and only takes a few minutes downhill. The path is paved all over the route, which makes it really accessible and easy to reach.
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I would recommend visiting Ellinjaa cases early in the morning to avoid the inevitable crowds on this popular and easily accessible waterfall path.

The Millaa Millaa Waterfall tour

ellinjaa Falls is part of the Millaa Millaa Waterfall Circuit. The other two waterfalls are Millaa Millaa and Zillie Falls.

I wrote separate instructions with photos for each waterfall so that you know what to expect. Alternatively, you can watch my guide on the entire waterfall tour.

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Cairn's accommodation guide-where to spend the night

Are you planning a trip to Cairns and wonder where you should settle? Below I listed some of the best options near Cairn's Esplanade. I also wrote a comprehensive accommodation guide for Cairns and a comprehensive accommodation leader for Port Douglas.

Crystalbrook Riley - if you are looking for luxury and location, the Crystallrbook Riley is unbeatable. This is the best 5-star resort in Cairns and offers absolutely everything you expect from a Crystalbrook resort.

TIP: Definitely go to Rocco’s Bar on the top of the Crystalbrook Riley to enjoy a great view over Cairns!
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Rydges Resort-This hotel offers an excellent price-performance ratio for an epic stay at a decent price! The location is perfect, near the Esplanade and has three swimming pools, two tennis courts, a whirlpool, a fitness center and even a award -winning restaurant.
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Fitzroy Island Resort - if you prefer to stay on one of the picturesque islands of the Great Barrier Reef, you are exactly right in the Fitzroy Island Resort. While you can take a day trip here, I strongly recommend spending the night so that you have more time to explore the reef, the coral beaches and the hiking trails in the rainforest.
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Gilligan’s backpackers-the best backpacker option for a great atmosphere in Cairns is Gilligan’s Backpackers. This is because this has a swimming pool, air conditioning, a complete kitchen and a great common area to meet other travelers.

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More Cairns and Tropical North Waterfalls

This brief guide to visit Ellinjaa Falls on the Millaa Millaa Waterfall Circuit. Further waterfalls around Cairns and Tropical North Queensland can be found in my comprehensive waterfall leader. Otherwise take a look at the individual blog posts for some waterfalls near the list below.

If you are also looking for further activities in Cairns and the surrounding area, read this travel guide to the best activities in Cairns.

My camera and photo equipment

• Mirrorless camera: Canon R5
• drone: DJI Mavic Pro 2
• 360-degree action camera: Insta360 One X2
• landscape lens: Canon RF 15-35 mm f/2.8l
• all-round lens: Canon RF 24–105 mm f/4L
• telephoto lens: Canon RF 100–500 mm f/f/4.5–7.1 l
• Long action rod: Insta360 Invisible Pole (Bullettime)
• landscape lens filter: Hoya Circular Polarizer
• camera backpack: F-stop Tilopa
• Favorite photo accessories: Peak Design Capture Clip

A list of my recommended photo equipment (including what I use and why) can be found in my guide for camera equipment for the trip.

If you want to use one of the photos on this website, please visit my licensing page to find out how. I also sell professional art prints, visit my print store or contact me directly for customs deductions from pictures on WE Seek Travel.
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