Australia Waterfalls are not what most people associate with the land "down under." But they're bountiful in Australia and they're amongst the country's scenic features that delight nature lovers.
Australia means many things to different people. While obvious associations include kangaroos,
the Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Harbour, and even Crocodile Dundee, I think of the country in terms of its vastness and variety of its waterfalls.
You can find Australia Waterfalls in places such as the barren expanse of the red deserts of the Outback (such as the Pilbara), the swampy crocodile lands of the Top End, the tropical rainforests of the Atherton Tablelands, the Karri Forests in Southern Western Australia, the majestic Blue Mountains, and even the unpredictable yet largely unspoiled island of Tasmania.
An often overlooked fact about the country is that it is just as big and as vast as the Continental United States. Thus, the country experiences vastly different climates depending on where you are. As a result, Australia Waterfalls are unique in character and very different from others we've been to in other parts of the world.
And given its size, you can't see all of the Australia Waterfalls in one trip. You're going to have to keep coming back over and over again. And with each visit, you could very well find it gets harder to leave Australia each time!
In fact, Julie and I think of Australia as a more laid-back version of the States (almost like a second home to us). I even stream my favorite radio station (Triple J) whenever I get the chance. So I guess you can say we were hooked and we can't let go!
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AUSTRALIA WATERFALLS
Below are the Australia waterfalls that we have been to. Click on a region or a waterfall for more details about them.
Northern Territory: While this vast state stretches as far south as the arid Red Center and as far north as the tropical wetlands of the Top End, you'll find most of the waterfalls in the Top End. It is here that monsoonal thundershowers power some of the most spectacular Australia Waterfalls. With its year-round hot and humid climate, you'll find refuge in plunge pools beneath some of these falls. You'll also find menacing crocodiles, haunting Aboriginal rock art, and a true sense of the Outback that inspired the movie "Crocodile Dundee."
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Western Australia: As the largest state in the country, you'll experience the extremes of the Outback in the north and cool rainforests in the south. The waterfalls found here are located in remote areas such as the Kimberleys and the Pilbara as well as in the Karri Forests near the Margaret River Region. You'll get a true sense of the country's vastness, variety, and charm when you visit this state.
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New South Wales: Anchored by the world famous cosmopolitan city of Sydney, you'll experience an incredibly diverse mix of peoples and cultures as well as popular beaches and the unforgettable Sydney Harbor with the Harbor Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. But venture further inland and you'll be at nature's doorstep complete with towering waterfalls, precipitous cliffs, mysterious caves, and relaxing rainforests. Amongst its famous regions is the World Heritage Blue Mountains with its sheer cliffs (over which some of the tallest Australia Waterfalls plunge over) and of course the famous Three Sisters. This expansive state also includes subtropical rainforests to its northern border with Queensland and temperate forests with snowy mountains to its southern border with Victoria. The state also surrounds the Australian Capitan Territory (ACT; a state in and of itself), which is home to Canberra - Australia's capital and a base for exploration of the Australian Alps. Given all this, you'll find a variety of Australia Waterfalls and you'll probably have problems trying to figure out where to go in your limited time on holiday.
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Victoria: It may be the smallest state on the mainland outside the ACT, but perhaps the one word that describes this state most is diversity. It features a blend of farms, wineries, mountains, rainforests, quiet beaches, and rugged coasts (including the world famous Great Ocean Road and the Twelve Apostles) all within reasonable day trips from its capital city - Melbourne. Situated on the banks of the Yarra River, Melbourne is also known as the country's sports mecca as well as an archrival to Sydney. In this state, you'll find waterfalls fed by snow, waterfalls that tumble over old lava flows, and even waterfalls in cool temperate rainforests. All these features certainly back up the saying on the local license plates as "the place to be."
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South Australia: In a state known for its Barossa Valley wines and for having the driest climate in the country, it seems ironic that waterfalls could exist here. But indeed they do and you can see most of them in day trips from its capital city of Adelaide. Also popular amongst nature enthusiasts is Kangaroo Island, which features pristine land and wildlife. In addition, you can also seek out solitude in the desert expanses of the Outback or go surfing on its southern shores.
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Tasmania: Known as the "Island State" as well as the "Natural State," Tasmania satisfies nature lovers with some of the largest tracts of untouched wilderness in the country. Anchored by the charming city of Hobart - the second oldest capital in the country, it's nature that is the state's primary draw. The most famous of the natural tourist attractions is Cradle Mountain with its memorable shape fronted by Dove Lake. Situated in the Roaring 40s (like New Zealand), the state has one of the wetter climates in the country so waterfalls are plentiful. The falls range from 100m sentinels to gracefully curtainous multi-tiered cascades. But you can also see Tassie's unique wildlife as well as coastal features sculpted by the ever-turbulent Southern Ocean.
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Queensland: This tropical sunshine state is home to the country's tallest waterfall, the country's widest single-drop waterfall, and plenty of variations in between including one that drops into a natural bridge! There's even a region so full of waterfalls that they formed a "Waterfalls Circuit" to take it all in. The state is also home to the second season of the reality show Survivor. Couple all that with the state's more famous attractions like the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsunday Islands and you have yourself a bonafide holiday destination. But the hits don't end there. Indeed, the far north of the state has lush rainforests and aboriginal roots while the built-up areas of the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coasts offer plenty of beaches, surfing, shopping, and gambling.
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Reader Submissions: We can't possibly visit every single waterfall in Australia. Fortunately, there are readers kind enough to share their knowledge and experiences by writing up their own guides for those waterfalls that we haven't been to.
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MORE INFO
If you'd like to know more about Australia, check out the following links...
Australia's Other Attractions: There's more to the land down under than the Australia Waterfalls. If you're curious about the country's other natural attractions or you're suffering from waterfall fatigue, have a look!
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AUSTRALIA WATERFALLS LIST
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