Blencoe Falls
Waterfall Remote waterfall on basalt escarpment in Queensland
Step-lined waterfalls in north Queensland with viewing platforms, short walking tracks and pools; hikers and photographers visit during the wet season to see higher flows.
How to Get to Blencoe Falls #
Blencoe Falls is accessed by local roads off the Kennedy Highway in northern Queensland. Nearest service towns depend on whether one approaches from the coast or inland; consult regional maps and local visitor information for current route conditions.
Tips for Visiting Blencoe Falls #
- Bring plenty of water and sun protection; the climate is tropical and trails may be exposed.
- Check for seasonal accessibility - some tracks are best avoided in the wet season due to slipperiness.
- Ask locally about the best view points; locals often know small, less-trafficked overlooks.
Best Time to Visit Blencoe Falls #
Blencoe Falls in northern Queensland is best during the dry season for safe access and clearer trails.
Weather & Climate near Blencoe Falls #
Blencoe Falls's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 11°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1634 mm/year), wettest in January with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (365 mm).
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February
February is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (323 mm).
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March
March is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Heavy rain (272 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 29 mm.
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October
October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (174 mm).
