Malanda Falls
| Malanda Falls | |
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Malanda Falls, circa 1935 | |
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| Location | Far North Queensland, Australia |
| Coordinates | 17°21′18″S 145°35′11″E / 17.35500°S 145.58639°ECoordinates: 17°21′18″S 145°35′11″E / 17.35500°S 145.58639°E[1][2] |
| Type | Cascade |
| Number of drops | 1 |
| Watercourse | North Johnstone River |
The Malanda Falls is a cascade waterfall on the North Johnstone River, located in the Far North region of Queensland, Australia.
Location and features
The falls are situated on the Atherton Tableland, near the town of Malanda.
The falls are a very popular swimming spot for residents of the area, and an important historical site. The North Johnstone River is prone to significant flooding in the wet season. There are two 20-minute walks in the surrounding rainforest, with a chance of seeing a tree kangaroo.[3] The visitor centre books guided walks with aboriginal guides. It also has displays on the rainforest, geology and history of Malanda. The visitor centre and museum burnt down in 2010 and was rebuilt in 2013.
See also
References
- ↑ "Malanda Falls (QLD)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
- ↑ "Malanda Falls Conservation Area (entry 39543)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
- ↑ "Malanda Falls Conservation Area: Nature, culture and history". Department of Environment and Resource Management. Government of Queensland. 9 June 2011. Retrieved 24 May 2014.
External links
- "Malanda Walks" (PDF). Malanda Falls Conservation Park (PDF). Tablelands Regional Council. 2013.
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