Wallaman Falls is the largest single drop waterfall in Australia, tumbling 305 metres through a rainbow-fringed cloud of mist to a large pool. The drive out to the falls is worthwhile just to stand at the lookout by the carpark and gaze at the majestic white water dropping between sheer cliffs. The falls are part of Girringun  National Park which protects a diversity of vegetation types ranging from open eucalypt forest to dense rainforest. Camping and picnic facilities are available. The walks vary from short and simple to steep and adventurous.

The Banggurru (Turtle) Walk is part of the Wet Tropics Great Walk. It leaves from the campground area and follows Stony Creek upstream for about 400 metres to a swimming area amongst the rocks. Don't swim if the water is high over the rocks and flowing fast. Take the family for a stroll through the rainforest, along the banks of Stony Creek. Discover the different strategies that rainforest plants use to fight for their survival. Don't forget to spend a moment peering into the rock pools - you could be rewarded with a glimpse of a platypus, or hear the plop of a water dragon seeking refuge in the stream. Saw-shelled turtles can be seen basking on logs or peeking through the surface of the water.

Banggurru (Turtle) Walk is near Wallaman Falls. Wallaman Falls is 51 kilometres drive from Ingham, including 30 kilometres of unsealed road. Normal travel time is about an hour each way. Travel 8 kilometres west of Ingham to Trebonne and turn left. Follow the signs to Wallaman Falls, over the Stone River and up the coastal range. The road climbs steeply up the range and is slippery when wet. Caravans and trailers are not recommended. Cassowaries are sometimes seen in the rainforest sections, so please drive carefully. The lookout and the campground are about 2 kilometres apart on different forks of the road near the falls.

If you would like more information about Banggurru (Turtle) Walk:

Visit the NPRSR webpage for the Wet Tropics Great Walk where you can book campsites and check closures.