Josephine Falls
A rainforest waterfall at the foot of Mount Bartle Frere, Queensland’s highest peak, where you can slide down natural rock chutes into the pool.
Josephine Falls lies in Wooroonooran National Park at the foot of Mount Bartle Frere, Queensland’s highest peak (about 1,622 meters above sea level), roughly 75 kilometers from Cairns (about a 1-hour drive). From the car park, a sealed rainforest walk of about 600 meters leads to upper, middle and lower lookouts. In the middle section, large smooth rocks form natural slides, letting visitors slide into the pool below. Mount Bartle Frere receives extremely heavy rainfall, and the creek can rise within minutes, so leave the water immediately if the level rises or warning signs appear. Entry is free, and it is often combined with Babinda Boulders in a southern day trip.
Opening hours
All day (daytime visits)
Nearby sights
- Babinda Boulders
- Millaa Millaa Falls
- Lake Eacham (Yidyam)
- Lake Barrine
- Frankland Islands
- Curtain Fig Tree
- Crystal Cascades
- Rusty's Markets