Zillie Falls, QLD

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Only partially visible from the viewing area, Zillie Falls is a quick stop to see and hear the flow of water before it disappears out of sight below. Above: The top of Zillie Falls (Order this image)

This waterfall was my least favourite of the three waterfalls along Theresa Creek Road, because you cannot see the face of the waterfall from the viewing area. However, despite this, it is still worth visiting because the viewing area is quite close to the river, but it is for the most part more of an auditory experience rather than a visual one. The falls can be quite loud when the river is flowing well, and you do get a good sense of the speed of the water as it heads towards the edge of the precipice. Above: The view of the waterfall at Zillie Falls (Order this image)

The track to the falls is only a few minutes walk, but do not wear your best shoes, particularly after rainfall, when the rich, red volcanic soil clings to the underside of your boots. When I visited on a day with steady rainfall, there were large puddles filled with orange-coloured water in parts of the viewing area, that were difficult to walk around. Above: The viewing area at Zillie Falls (Order this image)

Apparently you can walk to the base of the falls, but in wet weather the steep climb down along a poorly defined track did not appeal to me. There were no sign posts indicating a formal track. There are also no picnic areas or facilities here, apart from the car park.

Best Time of Year to Visit:	Best Time of Day to Visit:
Bring your gumboots and come in the wet to hear the falls at their loudest	With not much to see, anytime of the day is fine

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 warns that track can be slippery when wet. 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 What creek is Zillie Falls on? Zillie Falls and Millaa Millaa Falls are actually both on Theresa Creek. Zillie Falls is the most downstream of these two falls.

Are there toilets at Zillie Falls? No, ther are no facilities apart from the car park and the viewing area.

Can I have a picnic at Zillie Falls? No, there is really nowhere for a picnic at the car park or at the waterfall viewing area.

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