Ellinjaa Falls, Millaa Millaa QLD

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These bell-shaped falls in a pocket of rainforest are best viewed when it has not rained for a while and you can walk up the creek bed. This is one of three falls along the Theresa Creek Road Waterfall Circuit near the town of Millaa Millaa. Above: Ellinjaa Falls (Order this image)

From the car park and adjoining picnic area, it is only about a 100 metre walk to the falls along a bitumen path that does however contain some steps. Follow the path until you reach Millaa Millaa Creek. At the end of the track it is possible to see the falls, but the view is partly obscured and there is no viewing platform. This is why it is best viewed in drier conditions, when the creek is still flowing but when you can also walk along the bed or banks up to the edge of the shallow waterfall pool. When I visited on a rainy day, it was not possible to get to the pool without getting your shoes muddy or your feet wet. Above: The picnic area at the start of the walk to Ellinjaa Falls (Order this image)

The falls themselves are smaller than the other two falls on Theresa Creek Road, which gives Ellinjaa Falls a very different character to those other two. Water spreads out more evenly across the rock face of black granite blocks. In the rich volcanic soils, the river can turn milk chocolate brown after heavy rainfall. Above: The steps on the last section of the path to Ellinjaa Falls (Order this image)

It is possible to have a picnic here, with a few picnic tables near the car park, but they are remote from the falls. With no toilet facilities, the stop here is probably best for a quick snack, saving your picnic for Millaa Millaa Falls down the road.

Best Time of Year to Visit:	Best Time of Day to Visit:
Any time of year is fine, but best when it is sometimes less wet from April to October	Anytime of the day is fine, but because the falls face south and are surrounded by forest, they get dark late in the day

Before you head out, make sure you read the waterfall safety information and check with the managing authority for any current change of conditions. Specific to this site, the managing authority advises to stay on the track and take care on uneven surfaces, which can be slippery when wet. The managing authority also advises to proceed with caution on the steep climb and descent. The marker indicates the approximate location of the car park at the start of the walk to the falls. If the map is not zoomed in locally, as can sometimes occur when loading, simply click or tap on "View Larger Map" below.
View Larger Map How long is the walk to Ellinjaa Falls? It is a 100 metre walk from the car park to the base of the falls.

How high is the waterfall at Ellinjaa Falls? I estimate that the falls are around 10-15 metres high, but because they are also wide, they do not look that tall.

Are there toilets at Ellinjaa Falls? No, there are no toilets at Ellinjaa Falls, so you might need to hold on until you reach Millaa Millaa Falls, further along Theresa Creek Road.

Can I bring my dog to Ellinjaa Falls? No, dogs are not permitted at Ellinjaa Falls.

Can I have a picnic at Ellinjaa Falls? Yes, there is a picnic area next to the car park, with a couple of unsheltered picnic tables. It is a 100 metre walk from the picnic area to the falls.

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