Millaa Millaa Falls - Incredible waterfall in the Atherton Tablelands near Cairns

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Millaa Millaa Falls is probably one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Australia. The complete guide for visiting Millaa Millaa Falls in the Atherton Tablelands from Cairns, Queensland.

Millaa Millaa Falls is a very accessible and picturesque waterfall in the Tablelands region near Cairns. This special waterfall is known as the most photographed waterfall in Australia! And it is not difficult to understand why. It is really the ideal of a perfectionist, with perfectly falling water and a wide, round swimming pond at the base.

In this post I will sketch how you come here and what you expect after your arrival. I also added some photos of the Millaa Millaa waterfall, from which I hope you will inspire your visit to one of the most famous waterfalls in Australia.

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How do you get the Millaa Millaa waterfalls?

Millaa Millaa Falls is located in the Atherton Tablelands, near the small community Millaa Millaa. If you have your own car or means of transport, it is a 1.5-hour drive from Cairns down the Bruce Highway and the serpentines of the Gillies Range Road Road.

I attached the location of the waterfall parking lot below to help you find it.

If you prefer a directional description, drive from Cairns to the 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 continue to follow the signs to the south, just past Malanda. The Theresa Creek Road (Waterfall Circuit Road) is only about a minute away from the small town.

There are very detailed signs for each waterfall on this street, so that you should have no problems finding Millaa Millaa Falls as soon as you are on the road.

As soon as you have reached the parking lot, the waterfall is just around the corner at the foot of some stone levels. It is really impossible to overlook it.

Alternative: Best waterfall tour from Cairns

If you do not have your own means of transport, you can also take a waterfall tour from Cairns. Although I did not take a tour, the tour linked below offers the best price-performance ratio that I was able to find for a full-day tour that leads it to many different places near Cairns.

The total duration of the tour is 10-11 hours and includes:

  • collection from the hotel in Cairns
  • English -speaking tour guide
  • hike in the nearby WooroOnooran National Park
  • swim on the Josephine Falls (one of my favorite waterfalls near Cairns)
  • swim to the Millaa Millaa Falls
  • Platypus spotting in Yungaburra
  • swim on Lake Eacham

Book: Best waterfall tour from Cairns

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Connection: Australia's highest waterfall (Wallaman Falls)

What she awaits at Millaa Milaa Waterfall

The perfectly shaped waterfall pours into a beautiful water hole at the bottom. The scene seems to be hidden in the dense surrounding rainforest, with tropical palm trees, ferns and vines on each side.

Millaa Millaa Falls has a total waterfall height of 18.3 meters and the water hole is deep enough to swim. This waterfall was already included in the Queensland Heritage Register in 2005.
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This waterfall definitely looks like a tropical North Queensland Waterfall. However, if you are looking for a surreal tropical waterfall at the end of a rainforest hike, this may not be the right one for you. The Millaa Millaa Water Fall is understandably a popular destination where coaches drive past every day.

A too much has happened here, perhaps to make it a more attractive goal for weddings and events.

If you prefer a more remote waterfall without construction or development, I can warmly recommend the nearby Windin Falls, Dinner Falls, Little Millstream or the other two waterfalls on the Millaa Millaa Water Fall Group (below).
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Tip: Try to discover a platform

Apparently, if you are very lucky and have a sharp eye for the observation of wild animals, you may be able to discover a platform.

I haven't discovered a slab here, but maybe you are lucky! Otherwise there is a tip to drive into the nearby Yungaburra. Here is a viewing platform on Peterson Creek, where a bunch of little guys lives!
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Further quick tips for visiting the waterfall

Here are some quick tips for visiting Millaa Millaa Falls.

  • come early - if you drive yourself, make sure you come early. We arrived at the day of the day to take a few photos without crowds. In fact, after about half an hour hordes of tourists stood in line for the perfect waterfall selfie.
  • bring your swimmers with you - that's a child's play. It is a beautiful waterfall and an even better place to swim!
  • don't miss the surrounding waterfalls - if you book a waterfall tour, you will probably see some more. But if you drive yourself, go on a day trip to the waterfall.

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Nearby: Dinner Falls and the Hypipamee Crater Loop

The Millaa Millaa Waterfall tour

Millaa Millaa Falls is the main attraction of the Tableland Waterfall Circuit on the Theresa Creek Road. In total there are three very easily accessible waterfalls on this route, which are only a few minutes away by car.

I wrote more posts for each of these waterfalls, so if you want to see more (I definitely recommend it), then you will find them below. In addition, you will find a short summary and guide to the entire Water Fall Circuit.

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  • Zillie Falls

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See also: How to spend 5 days in 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 my visit to the waterfall

I hope that this short guide to visit Millaa Millaa Falls was helpful in planning their adventures in the Tablelands and in the vicinity of Cairns. Looking for more inspiration? Here are a few more photos of the Millaa Millaa Falls, of which I hope you will inspire your trip.

Otherwise you will find more waterfalls near the left. You can also watch my complete guide to the best waterfalls in Cairns, the best hikes or this guide to the best activities in Cairns.

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