Yabba Falls

Waterfall Tall waterfall within dense subtropical rainforest

Waterfall and recreation area in southeastern Queensland along Yabba Creek; popular with bushwalkers, campers and local swimmers during warmer months.

Yabba Falls
-26.5508, 152.4428
24 hours (parkland), visitor facilities vary seasonally
Free

How to Get to Yabba Falls #

Accessible by car via regional roads in southeastern Queensland; the final approach includes unsealed park roads and short walking paths. Check Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service for access, parking and any seasonal track closures.

Tips for Visiting Yabba Falls #

  • Start the walk from the upstream car park for the best view sequence of cascades.
  • After heavy rain the falls are dramatic but the tracks can be slippery - good traction is essential.
  • Consider visiting early in the morning on weekdays to avoid local families who flock to picnic areas.

Best Time to Visit Yabba Falls #

Yabba Falls is most enjoyable in the cooler months (Apr-Sep) when walking is comfortable and picnic areas are pleasant; flows vary with recent rain.

Autumn
Mar-May · 18-28°C
Lower humidity and comfortable temperatures for walking.
Winter
Jun-Aug · 10-22°C
Crisp mornings and clearer skies; water flow can be lower but the air is pleasant.
Spring
Sep-Nov · 15-30°C
Higher water levels after spring storms make for fuller falls; watch for muddy tracks.

Weather & Climate near Yabba Falls #

Climate

Yabba Falls's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 6°C to 28°C. Abundant rainfall (1087 mm/year), wettest in February.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
28°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 28°

Weather

139 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (147 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 27°

Weather

147 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 26°

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 24°

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 22°

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
12° 25°

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 26°

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 28°

Weather

129 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

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