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Herbert River Falls

Herbert River Falls is a plunge waterfall on the Herbert River in Far North Queensland, Australia, dropping between 56 and 75 metres into the dramatic Herbert River Gorge.

Situated on the northern boundary of Girringun National Park at an elevation of approximately 505 metres, the falls mark the head of a deep canyon flanked by towering granite cliffs, open eucalypt forests, and pockets of vine-thicket rainforest.

The site lies within the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Wet Tropics of Queensland. Access is strictly four-wheel-drive only via unsealed tracks, including creek crossings and a notoriously slippery final stretch.

The remote setting supports a biodiverse range of wildlife, including birds, emus, koalas, and nocturnal gliders, and the area offers informal walks along the river and remote camping opportunities.


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