Milmilgee Falls

Milmilgee Falls
Location Far North Queensland, Australia
Coordinates 16°58′20″S 145°39′50″E / 16.97222°S 145.66389°E / -16.97222; 145.66389Coordinates: 16°58′20″S 145°39′50″E / 16.97222°S 145.66389°E / -16.97222; 145.66389[1][2]
Elevation 377 metres (1,237 ft)[3]
Total height 29–53 metres (95–174 ft)[3]
Watercourse Freshwater Creek

The Milmilgee Falls, a waterfall on the Freshwater Creek, is located in the Far North region of Queensland, Australia.

Location and features

From the plateau of the Atherton Tableland at an elevation of 377 metres (1,237 ft) above sea level, the falls descend between 29–53 metres (95–174 ft) and are situated below the Copperlode Dam; approximately 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) west of Cairns.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Milmilgee Falls". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
  2. ↑ "Milmilgee Falls (entry 22124)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
  3. 1 2 3 "Map of Milmilgee River Falls, QLD". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
 
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