Blackfellow Falls | TravelDojo

How to Get to Blackfellow Falls #

Access is generally via local roads and park tracks in Queensland’s hinterland; a short walk on maintained trails often leads to the falls. Check local council or park service information for the recommended approach and any seasonal access notes.

Tips for Visiting Blackfellow Falls #

The falls are best visited after recent rainfall when flow is strongest; check local conditions before heading out.
Some approach paths may be steep or slippery; good trail shoes are recommended.
Bring insect repellent for warmer months; rainforest gullies can be insect-rich.

Best Time to Visit Blackfellow Falls #

The wet season produces the most impressive waterfall displays, while the dry season offers safer and drier trail conditions.

Wet season

November-March · ~20-30°C

Heavier flows and dramatic waterfalls, but trails may be slippery and some access restricted.

Dry season

April-October · ~15-25°C

Safer trail conditions and clearer access, though falls can be reduced to a trickle late in the dry season.

Shoulder months

March-April, Oct-Nov · ~18-28°C

Transitional periods when water levels are variable but crowds are smaller.

Weather & Climate near Blackfellow Falls #

Climate

Blackfellow Falls's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 7°C to 24°C. Abundant rainfall (1862 mm/year), wettest in February.

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

24°

Warmest Month

7°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Heavy rain (250 mm).

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

17° – 24°

Weather

250 mm

Rainfall

4.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

February

February is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (253 mm).

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

17° – 24°

Weather

253 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

March

March is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C. Heavy rain (213 mm).

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

16° – 23°

Weather

213 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (187 mm).

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

13° – 21°

Weather

187 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (192 mm).

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

11° – 18°

Weather

192 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

8° – 16°

Weather

100 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

7° – 15°

Weather

90 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

7° – 15°

Weather

63 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

9° – 18°

Weather

55 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

October

October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm).

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

11° – 20°

Weather

122 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

November

November is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm).

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

13° – 22°

Weather

145 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

December

December is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (192 mm).

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

15° – 24°

Weather

192 mm

Rainfall

4.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

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