Araluen Falls Araluen Falls (sometimes known as Araluen Cascade) is an attractive 10-15m waterfall spilling into a carved rock pool deep in the Finch-Hatton Gorge area near Mackay. It shares the trail leading to the more impressive Wheel of Fire Falls, except access to that was closed when we were there. So all we were left with was this waterfall. Nonetheless, it was still quite popular despite its relative remoteness. Most passenger cars should be able to make it to the fairly humid gorge area and car park for the falls. But I can easily envision access being made difficult if it has been raining extensively in the area given the amount of mud, stream crossings, and puddles your vehicle would have to contend with. This falls served as a place to stretch our legs and get some fresh air to break up the long drive from Rockhampton to Airlie Beach. There was a place that served some real delicious meat pies along the way to the Finch-Hatton Gorge. Tell us about your experience with this waterfall. [Back to top] [Go to previous waterfall: Cedar Creek Falls (Proserpine)] [Go to the Queensland Waterfalls Page] [Go to the Australia Page] [Return from Araluen Falls to the World of Waterfalls Home Page]
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Another look at the falls
Trail to the Wheel of Fire Falls closed