Indarri Falls track
Walk along the rim of the sandstone walls of the gorge to enjoy spectacular scenery then cool off in the refreshing waters at Indarri Falls.
- Journey type
- Walk
- Distance
- 2.5km circuit The same start and finish point, but the traveller doesn’t return along the same path
- Time suggested
- Allow 1.5hrs walking time.
- Grade
- Grade 3 walking track
Accessible by
- Conventional vehicle
Journey facilities
- Lookout (natural)
- Walking
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Take a swim to cool off. Photo credit: Sarah Jess © Queensland Government
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Watch for beautiful purple-crowned fairy-wrens darting around in the creek-side vegetation. Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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Take the loop walk to the top of the gorge and descend to Indarri Falls for a swim. Photo credit: Fiona O'Grady © Queensland Government
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Indarri Falls is a must-visit location in the park. Photo credit: Mark Nemeth © Queensland Government
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Take your time to enjoy the views. Photo credit: ©Tourism and Events Queensland
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The grevilleas along the lookout track are spectacular. Photo credit: Tamara Vallance © Queensland Government
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Soak up the lush oasis of Indarri Falls. Photo credit: © Courtesy of Outback Pics, Longreach
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Walk along the cliff tops of the gorge rim and take in the beautiful views of Indarri Falls. Photo credit: © Tamara Vallance
Enjoy a birds' eye view over picturesque tufa-formed Indarri Falls. Take a cooling dip in the creek at the falls and spot turtles, catfish, long toms and barramundi. If taking a dip, avoid scrambling over the falls as this will destroy the fragile tufa formations. Continue around the gorge rim to Indarri lookout (340m from Indarri Falls) and Duwadarri lookout for striking views over Middle Gorge before descending to the creek to complete your circuit.
One of the park's western walks, this track is less strenuous if walked in a clockwise direction as described. It can be accessed from the shady concrete path along the creek from the Middle Gorge day-use area and is best walked in the morning.
Freshwater crocodiles live in Lawn Hill Creek, and are often seen at Indarri Falls and the Upper Gorge. They are considered timid and not life-threatening but may become aggressive and cause injury if disturbed. Do not approach or interfere with these animals and take care if swimming.
Getting there and getting around
The Indarri Falls track is in Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park in remote north-west Queensland, close to the Northern Territory border, 270km north-west of Mount Isa.
- The Indarri Falls track can be accessed from the car park in the Lawn Hill Gorge section of the park.
- From the car park, walk to the Lawn Hill Gorge visitor centre and take the Rainbow Serpent track to the Middle Gorge day-use area, then turn left and follow the concrete path west along the creek bank to the start of the Indarri Falls track.
More details are available on Visiting safely.
Wheelchair access
There are no wheelchair-accessible facilities.
Drinking water
- There is no drinking water along the track, but you can collect water (treat before use) from the taps at the Lawn Hill Gorge visitor centre and Lawn Hill Gorge camping area.
- Don't drink water straight from Lawn Hill Creek as it can make you very thirsty because of the high levels of calcium carbonate. Please do not waste water.
Before you visit
Opening hours
Indarri Falls track is open 24 hours a day.
Check park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Lawn Hill Gorge safely and Walk with care.
- Gorge closed: only southern sections of Boodjamulla National Park open 5 September to 31 December 2023