Starting from the car park at the end of Bunda Street, Wooroonooran, this walk takes you to the Nandroya Falls and loops back, visiting Silver Falls and Silver Creek Falls along the way. After exploring the dense rainforest that is filled with wildlife, you’ll be struck by how beautiful this waterfall is. Don’t be shy, dip in and enjoy the refreshing swim whilst listening to the meditative sound of water gushing down. On your way you’ll pass by other waterfalls which are all gorgeous in their own way, but the wide flow coupled with the spacious rock pool of the Nandroya Falls takes the cake. Expect to run into cassowaries, Ulysses butterflies and even the uncommon French’s longicorn(insect) throughout the journey. You can stay the night at the roadside Henrietta Camping are, where most amenities are provided. Keep an eye out for fireflies at night to have a magical experience. Keep in mind that this track involves a little bit of rock hopping, and the said rocks might be slippery when wet. There are lots of leeches and march flies, so cover yourself well and bring an insect repellent. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
Start
At the intersection of Nandroya Falls Walking Track & Bunda Street (-17.597945,145.7576475)
Turn on to Palmerston Highway, 25 then drive for 32.6 km
Turn right onto Bunda Street and drive for another 200 m
Getting started From the car park at the end of Bunda Street(off Palmerston Highway), head towards the paved bridge with railings marked with a green hip-height signpost. After crossing the bridge, follow the track as it skirts the highway then veers right, taking you deeper into the woodland. Cross the Boolabah Creek, then veer right when you come to a fork to continue along Nandroya Falls Circuit(counterclockwise).....
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Directions & comments
At the intersection of Nandroya Falls Walking Track & Bunda Street Start heading along Nandroya Falls Walking Track (a footpath).
After another 20 m cross the bridge (about 3 m long)
There is a toilet (about 85 m back from the start). This toilet is wheelchair accessible.
After another 660 m (at the intersection of Nandroya Circuit & Nandroya Falls Walking Track) turn right, to head along Nandroya Circuit.
After another 3.1 km pass the "Silver Creek Falls" (7 m on your right).
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This is the last stretch to Nandroya Falls, where you\'ll find a scenic swimming hole udner a wide, beautiful waterfall. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp left when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 295 m (at the intersection of Nandroya Falls Walking Track & Nandroya Circuit) turn sharp left, to head along Nandroya Falls Walking Track.
After another 570 m pass the "Silver Falls" (5 m on your right).
After another 880 m (at the intersection of Nandroya Falls Walking Track & Nandroya Circuit) continue straight, to head along Nandroya Falls Walking Track.
After another 590 m come to the end.
This is the last stretch to Nandroya Falls, where you\'ll find a scenic swimming hole udner a wide, beautiful waterfall.
Turn map
Directions & comments
At the intersection of Nandroya Falls Walking Track & Nandroya Circuit Start heading along Nandroya Falls Walking Track (a footpath).
After another 10 m continue straight, to head along Nandroya Falls Walking Track.
After another 75 m come to the end.
About 70 m past the end is "Nandroya Falls".
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 85 m to the main route.
Nandroya Falls Circuit
Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length
6.1 km
Time
2 h 15 min, 3 h 15 min to 2 days
Quality of track
Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient
Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage
Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure
Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely during the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm in the north. Winds easterly 15 to 25 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures 28 to 34.
Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
UV Alert: Sun protection 8:10am to 4:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 12 [Extreme]
Monday 9 December
23°C → 31°C
Early fog then mostly sunny. 10% chance of rain
Mostly sunny. Patchy fog in the south in the early morning. Slight chance of a shower along the coastal fringe in the morning. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light early in the morning then becoming easterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 18 and 24 with daytime temperatures reaching 31 to 36.
Tuesday 10 December
22°C → 32°C
Mostly sunny. 20% chance of rain
Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower near the coast, near zero chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 17 and 23 with daytime temperatures reaching 31 to 36.
Wednesday 11 December
22°C → 32°C
Mostly sunny. 20% chance of rain
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. The chance of a thunderstorm in the south in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 19 and 24 with daytime temperatures reaching 32 to 37.
Thursday 12 December
24°C → 31°C
Shower or two. 70% chance of rain 0 → 15mm
Shower or two.
Friday 13 December
24°C → 31°C
Showers. Possible storm. 80% chance of rain 0 → 25mm
Showers. Possible storm.
Saturday 14 December
23°C → 32°C
Shower or two. 70% chance of rain 0 → 15mm
Temporary closure: Bartle Frere access road (western trailhead) and Junction camp, Wooroonooran National Park (update 5 Dec) The Bartle Frere access road at the western trailhead, and Junction camp are closed due to wet conditions. During this period, visitors can still access the Bartle Frere western trailhead by parking at Windin Falls car park off Gourka Road and walking in from this location. Affected parks: Wooroonooran National Park; Bartle Frere trail, Wooroonooran National Park Safety advice: heavy rain impacts Josephine Creek and Falls, Wooroonooran National Park Visitors are advised that Josephine Creek at Josephine Falls in Wooroonooran National Park is closed until further notice. Heavy rain has resulted in fast flowing, high water levels in Josephine Creek. Further rain is expected. Water levels can change rapidly in Josephine Creek. For your safety, do not enter the water. The walking track and viewing platforms can still be accessed but the creek is closed. Affected parks: Wooroonooran National Park; Josephine Falls, Wooroonooran National Park Wet season safety information - significant stream rises: Wooroonooran National Park During the North Queensland wet season local heavy rainfall may cause significant stream rises throughout Wooroonooran National Park. During and after heavy rain, creek conditions change and become dangerous. Fast flowing, rapidly rising water, with strong currents, occurs. Affected parks: Wooroonooran National Park; Bartle Frere trail, Wooroonooran National Park; Goldfield trail, Wooroonooran National Park; Goldsborough Valley, Wooroonooran National Park; Josephine Falls, Wooroonooran National Park; Palmerston (Doongan), Wooroonooran National Park Visitor facilities update, Misty Mountains road and track network, Wooroonooran National Park (update 29 Nov) Please see below update on the status of visitor facilities within the Misty Mountains road and track network in Wooroonooran National Park: Affected parks: Palmerston (Doongan), Wooroonooran National Park; Tully Gorge National Park; Wooroonooran National Park; Misty Mountains wilderness tracks Camping area water supply update: Goldsborough Valley section, Wooroonooran National Park (update) Visitors are advised there is currently no water available from the taps in the camping and day-use areas within the Goldsborough Valley section of Wooroonooran National Park. Water is available at both toilet blocks, however it is not suitable for consumption and visitors should bring their own drinking water. Affected parks: Wooroonooran National Park; Goldsborough Valley, Wooroonooran National Park Temporary partial closure: Goldfield trail from the Babinda Boulders to Mulgrave River camping area, Wooroonooran National Park (update 16 Sep) Due to a severe landslip caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper, a section of the Goldfield trail is currently closed. Please see below for details: Affected parks: Wooroonooran National Park; Goldsborough Valley, Wooroonooran National Park; Goldfield trail, Wooroonooran National Park Temporary walking track closure: Wallicher Falls, Wooroonooran National Park (update 8 Jul) Following the impacts of ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper, Wallicher Falls walking track is closed until further notice. Affected parks: Palmerston (Doongan), Wooroonooran National Park; Wooroonooran National Park Access advice: No access to Cochable Creek camping and day-use area and Misty Mountains wilderness tracks from Cochable Creek access road: Tully Gorge National Park (update 21 Jun) The Cochable Creek camping and day-use area access road (H-Road) has been closed. Cassowary Coast Regional Council have closed the H-Road at its entrance point near the Tully River bridge due to safety concerns of a bridge structure along H-Road. Affected parks: Wooroonooran National Park; Tully section, Tully Gorge National Park; Misty Mountains wilderness tracks; Tully Gorge National Park
Bushwalk
2 h 15 min, 3 h 15 min to 2 days
Toilet: There is one -66 m back from the start.
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After another 20 m cross the bridge (about 3 m long)
After another 3.1 km pass the "Silver Creek Falls" (7 m on your right).
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 85 m to the main route.