Malanda Falls Swimming Pool is a heritage-listed, man-made swimming enclosure built into the plunge pool of the 4-metre-high, 30-metre-wide Malanda Falls on the North Johnstone River. Nestled in dense rainforest within the Atherton Tablelands, the cool, fresh water tumbles over ancient basalt lava flows, creating a wide, safe swimming area with a small beach and shallow paddling zones. The surrounding parklands offer grassy terraces, picnic and barbecue spots, two easy rainforest walking trails, and a visitor centre, making it a beloved family-friendly freshwater swimming and snorkelling destination in North QLD.
Malanda Falls Swimming Pool
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Fair. Experienced snorkellers only.
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Moderate risk: Heavy rain flash flooding
After very heavy rain, the North Johnstone River can swell and create strong currents through the falls and pool area. Swimming is not recommended during or after heavy rainfall.
Low risk: Slippery concrete surfaces
The pool is concrete-edged with step ladders and a diving board area; surfaces can become slippery when wet.
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Located 1 km from Malanda on the Malanda-Atherton Road, right by the main road. The falls are within Malanda Falls Conservation Park, Park Avenue, Malanda, QLD.
Parking & facilities
On-site parking available at Malanda Falls Conservation Park, right by the main road.
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Free entry. Visitor centre open 9am-4:30pm daily except major holidays.
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