Canabullen Falls is located in Wooroonooran National Park within the Misty Mountains. These falls offer exceptional views of the valley below, a beautiful waterfall stepping down upstream from the main falls and of course viewing these large falls drop off to the rocks below.
Recommended: 4WD or vehicle with clearance (not your 2WD sedan)
Time: 2hrs one way
Distance: 6.8km - one way
Note: - Several creek crossings be prepared to take your shoes off or get wet shoes.
- If starting walking after midday head torch may be recommended gets dark quickly under the rainforest canopy
Getting there from Innisfail: Entrance to the Misty Mountains for this walk is along the Palmerston Highway which begins about 5mins out of Innisfail along the Bruce Highway. Travel 30km along the Palmerston Highway from the Bruce Highway and you will see a turn off to the left with entrance to the Misty Mountains. Follow the dirt road for approximately 28km you will pass the Johnston River camp sites and cross several creek crossings (all with bridges/concrete bottoms), then on your left will be a pull in area with a sign giving directions of the walks in the Misty Mountains. This is where your walk will begin.Getting there from Milaa Milaa: From Milaa Milaa turn down old Palmerston Highway signposted as tourist drive Follow the misty mountains tourist drive for 10km before taking a left down Maalan Road fro another 3.2km here turn left down Sutties Gap Road, folyow this road for just over 10km and you will come to a sign post on on your right this is the start of Cannabullen Falls Track.
The walk is basically broken up into three 2km segments. The first 2km is extremely easy as it involves desending down into the valley. These hills are quite steep you are descend down so take your time if you think you may slip. You will then cross over a creek and 100m up the path you will get to a relatively cleared grassy (long) area this is the first 2km done. Turn right here and follow the path.
Along this path you will begin a slow ascent back up, once about 1.8km along you will come to wide but shallow creek, the depth can range from shin height up to your hips depending on where you cross and the rainfall. Id recommend taking your shoes off and crossing to keep them dry, you still have enough walking to want to keep your feet dry. Once on the other side continue for about 500m where you will slightly walk up hill from the creek valley before coming across more signs giving directions where to go, turn left off the path you are on.
