21 Waterfalls of North Queensland

This guide is your introduction to waterfall chasing — what makes North Queensland's waterfalls special, and how to get the most out of this guide as you plan your own adventure.

From Australia's tallest single-drop waterfall near Ingham to a wilderness plunge deep in the Misty Mountains, North Queensland is home to some of the country's most spectacular — and most varied — waterfalls.

Rainforest cascades, granite boulder gardens, postcard curtains of water and rugged gorge country all sit within a few hours' drive of each other.

This guide brings together 21 of the best, organised into four regions, so you can plan trips that suit your time, your fitness and your sense of adventure.