Nandroya Falls- hiking and waterfall leader
Nandroya Falls- hiking and waterfall leader
The Nandroya Falls are a 50 meter high waterfall in the rainwald valleys of the WoorOONORAN National Park in Queensland. Read this short guide to one of the most incredible rainforest water cases of the tropical north.
Are you looking for one of the most impressive rainforest waterfall hikes in the far north of Queensland? Nandroya Falls is up there with one of the best waterfalls and hikes near Cairns, and believe me, I saw some!
In this short guide, I will describe in detail how to get to the Nandroya Falls, give you some information about the hike to the waterfall and add some pictures that will hopefully inspire you to visit.
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How do you get to the Nandroya Falls?
To get to this incredible waterfall, you have to go to the "Henrietta Creek Campground" in the area of Palmerston (Doongan) in the Wooroonooran National Park. If you drive here from Cairns, drive south towards Innisfail and take the Palmerston Highway to the west towards the Tablelands.
Below you will find the pin for the Henrietta Camp Ground, where you start the hike to the Nandroya Falls. If you have not downloaded offline cards, it is best to set Google Maps or GPS to the location before you start driving as the mobile phone reception can be incomplete.
The street to the Nandroya Falls and the Henrietta Camp Ground is paved, so you shouldn't have any problems coming here with a normal limousine or a fluid rear.
It is a fairly long journey from Cairns for which you need at least 1.5 hours. However, take me to the word that the journey will be worth it. There are plenty of highlights in the immediate vicinity of Nandroya, including Crawford’s Lookout, Wallicher & Tchupala Falls and the Mamu Skywalk.
To get to the Nandroya Falls, you need your own car or means of transport. If you don't have a car and want to spend a day to hunt waterfalls and explore the parks around Cairns, I would recommend using Rentalcars.com or Car Next Door to get a good offer for a rental car in Cairns.
As a orientation aid for the waterfall hikes, you can also download a surrounding card here.
As soon as you have entered the parking lot of the campsite, drive further left. You have to follow this unpaved road to the end, where you can park your car near a sign shortly before a pedestrian bridge.
After crossing the pedestrian bridge, circle a curve that runs parallel to the main street. About 50 meters further you will see the sign for the hike to the Nandroya cases.
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of the Nandroya Falls Walk
This waterfall hike is one of my personal favorites throughout the Wet Tropics Heritage Area. The path is narrow and surrounded on all sides of dense rain wall and tropical vegetation. As is known, the Wooroonooran is a wetter and in my opinion Wilderer National Park than the others in the area.
There are two routes that you can take to get to the Nandroya Falls. One is about 2 kilometers and the other 3.5 kilometers from the waterfalls. You can also do the hike to the Nandroya cases as a circular route by completing both routes in a loop.
If you take the faster way, the hike only takes about 40 minutes to reach the main level of Nandroya cases, but you will probably want to spend more time as soon as you have arrived.
Plan at least 2 hours for the return trip to the parking lot of the campsite and take some time for the waterfalls.
On the way you pass some incredible tropical streams and some of the largest fig trees I have ever seen.
Follow the route: My Strava
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Connection: Clamshell Fall in the Behana Gorge
Three waterfalls on a hike?
I definitely didn't expect that, but the Nandroya Falls Trail actually includes three waterfalls. This includes the Silver Falls and the two levels of the Nandroya Falls.
Silver Falls
About 20 minutes on the way you pass the first waterfall. Silver Falls is a much smaller waterfall that is located on a narrow clearing. It flows gently into a flat blue pool that reminds me of a scene from the jungle book.
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nandroya Falls-the lower level
After about 40 minutes on foot, you will undoubtedly hear the power of the two main waterfalls from Nandroya. The first lower level directly to the right of the route is also noticeable.
This is not that high, but wide and can be quite strong after heavy rain, especially in the rainy season. If you go down, you can take a look at the higher upper level that bubbles in the distance.
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nandroya Falls-the upper level
A little further you can reach the upper level of the Nandroya Falls. This is the main waterfall and the main attraction of this rainforest hike.
nandroya Falls is a 50 meter high waterfall, the vertically down a high cliff into a deep, blue pool flows. There are palm trees and tropical vines that cover almost all sides of the large clearing of the valley.
The entire scenery creates a natural amphitheater made of lush rainforest green, which perfectly frames the waterfall.
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Although it is a spectacular waterfall, it is not as popular as some of the other waterfalls like Millaa Millaa. However, I would probably classify it as a much better waterfall, as it is more secure and calmer.
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swimming on the Nandroya waterfall
The pelvis of the main waterfall is deep enough for swimming. It is a great place to cool off after the strenuous hike and enjoy the calm of the WooroOnooran rainforest. I would say that the pool in the deepest section is about 6 feet deep. However, there is a sandbar on the left side of the waterfall, on which you can easily stand (picture below).
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Further waterfalls in the WoorOONOORAN National Park
If you are already here, why don't you look at two more epic waterfalls that are only a 5-minute drive from the Henrietta Camp Ground?
Tchupala and Wallicher case are two incredible waterfalls with a much shorter hike that I would high.
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Read the full blog post: Tchupala Falls and Walicher if
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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Photos of the Nandroya Falls
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More Cairn's hikes, waterfalls and travel guides
I hope I have inspired you to make your way to this incredible waterfall in the old Wooroonooran National Park. If you liked the Nandroya cases, be sure to see some more waterfall recommendations in the following list.
For a quick summary of some of the best waterfalls and hikes in the region, do not miss these guides to the best waterfalls or best hikes in Cairns and the surrounding area. Further hikes, sights and activities can be found in this comprehensive travel guide for Cairns.
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