Tchupala Falls and Wallicher Falls, Wooroonooran National Park, Cairns

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A short guide to visit the Tchupala Falls and Waller Falls in the Wooroonooran National Park. Everything you need to know, including how you come here, what awaits you and photos of the waterfalls.

tchupala Falls and Walicher ifs are two waterfalls in the tropical Wooroonooran National Park. Although they are not as popular as other waterfalls in the area, they offer the adventure lover, who receives two waterfalls on the same hike, a good price-performance ratio!

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How to get to the Tchupala Falls and Walicher if

To get to these incredible waterfalls, you need your own car. While there are several guided tours that offer the tours of Cairns to the WooroOnooran National Park and the surrounding waterfalls, I don't know any who visit these special waterfalls.

It is a fairly long journey from Cairns and the waterfalls should take about an hour and a half to reach them. However, there are many other waterfalls in the area, so that a day trip is worthwhile.

drive down the Palmerston Highway in the WooroOnooran National Park and stop at a small curve directly behind the Henrietta Creek Campground in the area of ​​Palmerston (Doongan). You will notice a sign that indicates hikes and a waterfall. There is a small unpaved section in which you can park your car.

Below you will find the pin for the location of the starting point. It is very easy to overlook and mobile phone reception is not particularly good in the area. I would propose to configure the route to the Tchupala Falls and the Wallicher Falls before they penetrate too far into the national park. Keep an eye out for a sign near Henrietta Camp Ground and the Gooligan Picnic Area and you can't go wrong.

activity near: Mamu Tropical Skywalk

As a guide for the waterfall hikes, you can also download a surrounding card here.

Also near: Crawford’s Lookout

The waterfall trail heads

As soon as you have parked your car, you will notice a sign that shows the beginning of the route. Both waterfall paths branch off from the same start path, with the Wallicher Falls on the left and Tchupala on the right after about 100 meters.
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Tchupala Falls Track-What to expect

If you only have time for a waterfall, I would definitely recommend the Tchupala if. We found these waterfalls accidentally after we had explored the nearby Nandroya Falls and we were completely overwhelmed.

The route winds immediately after the curve and follows a path through dense tropical rainforest and a steep ridge. After about 600 meters you can reach the top level of the Tchupala Falls, a wide rainforest waterfall that is fed by the Henrietta Creek.
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Closed waterfall path

tchupala Falls actually has three main levels, each of which is as incredible as the previous one. Unfortunately, the path is closed due to the devastating power of the waterfalls in the rainy season.

There are several signs that travelers say that they should not go to the lower levels, but after checking the conditions, we decided to explore the area anyway.

The paths were completely abandoned, and it seemed as if they had been like that for years. The old rails are now covered by thick vines and the carved rock levels are swallowed by dirt and moss.

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Tchupala Falls-The lower levels

The path down to the lower waterfall levels was very slippery and steep. However, after we had reached the bottom, we took the time to admire the sheer strength and beauty of the place. On each side there were waterfalls and steep limestone rocks that were covered with dense vines and rainforest flora.
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I don't encourage anyone to hike on closed paths. The flowing rivers can be extremely unpredictable and dangerous. You have to exercise extreme caution and form your own judgment.

Wallich Falls Track-What to expect

If you have time, it is also worth visiting the Wallich case on the same route. Instead of turning right at the first fork, turn left and drive about 1 kilometer further. Soon you will reach a viewpoint from which you have a great view of the mighty Wallicher Falls.

In contrast to the Tchupala Falls, the Walicher if only a one -time waterfall are. However, it is still very impressive and I could imagine that it has a serious strength in the wet rainy season.

If you want to take a closer look at it, you can go down the steep path directly in front of the viewing platform.
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We continue to the Palmerston Track

From Wallicher Falls you can continue hiking all the way to the Gooligans Picnic Area and Henrietta Creek Campground. The path is a bit long and you will no longer see waterfalls on the way. However, you can certainly spend a whole day with running the loop and the Nandroya Falls and the Silver Creek Falls are on the go.

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Read the full waterfall leader: The best waterfalls near Cairns

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 photos of Tchupala Falls and Walicher if

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Further Cairns waterfalls, hikes and adventure leaders

I hope that you liked this short guide to visit the Tchupala Falls and Wallich in the Wooroonooran National Park. More travel guides and inspiration for adventures can be found below in some of my other blogs for Far North Queensland.

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