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Josephine Falls

Cairns, Queensland

Nature

Natural rock slide and swimming holes below Mount Bartle Frere, Queensland’s highest mountain, in Wooroonooran National Park. Flash floods can rise without warning after rain, so avoid the rocks when the water is high or cloudy.

Nearest town
Cairns, Queensland
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
-17.4294, 145.8594

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–May and October–November. Hot in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Where is Josephine Falls?

Josephine Falls is in Cairns, Queensland, at GPS -17.4294, 145.8594.

Which road trips pass Josephine Falls?

Josephine Falls is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Cassowary Coast: Cairns to Townsville.

What is there to see near Josephine Falls?

Places worth a stop nearby: Babinda Boulders (10 km), Innisfail Art Deco (21 km), Paronella Park (27 km) and Millaa Millaa Falls (27 km).

When is the best time to visit Josephine Falls?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–May and October–November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)