Murray Falls day-use area
Halfway between Cairns and Townsville, this a perfect spot to break the drive with a picnic.
Attraction facilities
- Wood-fired barbecue (BYO wood)
- Picnic tables
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![Tables are provided for picnickers in the day-use area.]()
Tables are provided for picnickers in the day-use area.
Photo credit: Michael Petersen © Queensland Government
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![Multiple small water holes make this a great place to swim.]()
Multiple small water holes make this a great place to swim.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![A perfect picnic spot to break the drive from Townsville to Cairns.]()
A perfect picnic spot to break the drive from Townsville to Cairns.
Photo credit: Michael Petersen © Queensland Government
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![Small water holes are spread out along the Murray River.]()
Small water holes are spread out along the Murray River.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Enjoy a refreshing swim close to the Murray Falls day-use area.]()
Enjoy a refreshing swim close to the Murray Falls day-use area.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
Tables are provided in the day-use area. There are wood barbeques, but firewood is not provided and it must not be collected from the national park. Multiple small waterholes spread out along the Murray River make this a great place to swim, but there are no changing rooms. Toilets are provided at the camping area. A set of concrete stairs links the day-use area to the camping area.
Getting there and getting around
From Cardwell, travel 21km north to Bilyana and turn west for 20km. See Getting to Murray Falls.
Wheelchair accessibility
There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at Murray Falls day-use area.
Before you visit
Opening hours
Murray Falls day-use area is open 24 hours a day. Read more about before you visit.
Check park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Girramay National Park safely.
- There are currently no park alerts for this park.