Barron Falls Barron Falls was once a mighty 131m waterfall descending from the Atherton Tablelands towards the Barron Gorge and lowlands near Cairns. These days most of the falls is diverted is for hydroelectricity and hence the falls appears as nothing more than smaller strands of water weaving between the natural grooves within the exposed bedrock. The falls only flows like you see it in the postcards (i.e. with full flow) during or immediately after heavy rains, which usually occurs during Far North Queensland's wet season (i.e. the Australian Summer). There are many ways to see the falls. You can do so on your own as it has a dedicated car park and trail to the overlook. You can also take the Kuranda Scenic Rail which makes a stop at the same overlook so passengers can get off the train for a few minutes to snap photos. Lastly, you can get more views of the falls via the Sky Rail. Tell us about your experience with this waterfall. [Back to top] [Go to previous waterfall: Souita Falls] [Go to next waterfall: Stoney Creek Falls] [Go to the Queensland Waterfalls Page] [Go to the Australia Page] [Return from Barron Falls to the World of Waterfalls Home Page]
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