Visiting Wallaman Falls safely

Getting there and getting around

• Girringun National Park and surrounds map (PDF, 978.6KB)
• Wallaman Falls map (PDF, 277.1KB)

Wallaman Falls is located 51km south-west of Ingham, about 1hr drive through rural properties. Travel west from Ingham along Abergowrie Road to Trebonne. From here, the route is well signposted. The road to Wallaman Falls is a sealed bitumen road, suitable for conventional vehicles. Care is required on the range, which is slippery when wet. Towing caravans is not recommended.

Wallaman Falls camping area can accommodate tents, camper trailers, campervans and small motorhomes. Hinchinbrook Shire Council have installed a sign indicating the access road to Wallaman Falls camping area is unsuitable for trucks, buses, caravans and trailers, please contact the council if you have further questions about the road access.

For your safety access to the top of Wallaman Falls and surrounding escarpment is restricted (PDF, 453.6KB) .

Wheelchair accessibility

Wheelchair access, with assistance, is possible to the Wallaman Falls lookout and both toilets located at the day-use area and in the camping area.

Staying safe

• Never jump or dive into water—there may be submerged objects.
• Take care around cliffs, steep slopes and rock faces along the track, and at lookouts.
• Stay on the tracks and take care on uneven surfaces, especially in wet conditions.
• Protect yourself from the sun. Wear sunscreen, a hat and a long-sleeved shirt, even on cloudy days.
• Wear insect repellent, clothing and shoes to protect yourself from stings, scratches and bites.
• Avoid stinging trees. These plants are found at rainforest edges. They grow to 4m high and have large, heart-shaped leaves with serrated edges. Do not touch these plants as it will almost certainly result in a very painful sting. If you are stung, and symptoms are severe, seek medical attention.
• Carry at least one form of communication equipment. Satellite phones and Personal Location Beacons (PLBs) are the most effective in this area. There is no mobile phone coverage.
• In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000). Download the Triple Zero emergency app—it could save your life.

For more information, please read the guidelines on safety in parks and forests.

Before you visit

Essentials to bring

To ensure an enjoyable visit please remember to bring:

• a basic first-aid kit including a space blanket
• adequate clothing for all weather conditions including rain
• sturdy, reliable, worn-in footwear
• a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and insect repellent
• adequate containers to carry enough water for a day's walk
• bring adequate drinking water – water is not suitable for drinking at Wallaman Falls camping area.
• rubbish bags
• at least one form of communication equipment. Mobile phone coverage is limited. A public phone is located at the Wallaman Falls camping area.

Opening hours

Girringun National Park is open 24 hours a day. Some walks may be closed during the wetter months (November to May). Additional closures may occur for management purposes.

Permits and fees

Camping permits are required and fees apply. A camping tag with your booking number must be displayed at your camp site.

• Book your camp site online.
• If you cannot book online, see camping bookings for other options.

Permits are required for commercial or organised group activities. View permits and fees for further information.

Pets

Please leave your pets at home—domestic animals are not permitted in Girringun National Park.

Climate and weather

To ensure your experience is fun and comfortable, try to visit between April and September when the weather and track conditions are at their best.

Daytime temperatures and humidity can be high at any time of the year and nights can be very cool. Frosts can occur in some elevated areas. Please carry suitable clothing to accommodate all extremes. July to October is generally the driest period, but heavy rain can fall at any time.

Contact the Bureau of Meteorology for the latest weather reports.

Fuel and supplies

Fuel and supplies are available from local towns such as Ingham, Cardwell and Townsville.