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Wallaman Falls Road, Girringun National Park, Queensland
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Wallaman Falls Road

Wallaman Falls Road, Abergowrie Road, Stone River Road · Trebonne → Wallaman Falls Road

Sweeping24 mi50 min2,900 ft climbHigh point ≈ 2,100 ftOne way
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The drive

Wallaman Falls Road is the way up from Ingham up to one of the great waterfalls of Girringun National Park. The drive starts on Abergowrie Road at Trebonne, about 10 km from Ingham, and runs 38 km (24 mi) west, climbing the Seaview Range onto the plateau. The road changes names on the way, from Abergowrie Road to Stone River Road, Venables Crossing Road and Lannercost Extension Road, before it becomes Wallaman Falls Road.

Most of the 2,900 feet of climbing comes on the range, where the sealed road is steep and winds in sections. The drive stops about 3.5 km short of the falls car park, so the final run to the lookout is not part of it. Wallaman Falls is Australia's tallest permanent single-drop waterfall. The road is a dead end, so you return the way you came.

Along the way

  1. Trebonne (Abergowrie Road)
  2. Wallaman Falls Road (short of the falls)
Elevation
2,900 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 2,100 ft
TrebonneWallaman Falls Road
Curves
Mostly gentle, with one twisty stretch
TrebonneWallaman Falls Road
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Good to know

  • The road is sealed bitumen and suits ordinary cars, but care is needed on the range, which is slippery when wet.
  • Queensland Parks does not recommend towing caravans on this road, and the range is steep and winding in places.
  • Landslips on the range are repaired from time to time, staged to keep the road open, so expect traffic control and check QLDTraffic.
  • There is no mobile phone coverage near the falls, and heavy rain can flood the creeks along the road.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check QLDTraffic.

Questions about this drive

How long does Wallaman Falls Road take to drive?

From Trebonne to the point short of the falls, Wallaman Falls Road is 38 km (24 mi) and takes about 50 minutes. Allow extra for the steep, winding range section and any roadworks.

Is Wallaman Falls Road sealed?

Yes. Queensland Parks describes Wallaman Falls Road as a sealed bitumen road suitable for conventional vehicles, with care needed on the range, where it is slippery when wet.

Can you tow a caravan up Wallaman Falls Road?

Queensland Parks says towing caravans is not recommended on Wallaman Falls Road. The range section is steep and winding, and the road is a dead end.

Does Wallaman Falls Road have roadworks?

Landslips on the range are repaired from time to time under traffic control. Check QLDTraffic and Hinchinbrook Shire Council before you go.

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Map of Wallaman Falls Road, from Trebonne to Wallaman Falls Road