Millaa Millaa Falls
| Millaa Millaa Falls | |
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Millaa Millaa Falls in September 2008 | |
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| Location | Far North Queensland, Australia |
| Coordinates | 17°29′44″S 145°36′36″E / 17.49556°S 145.61000°ECoordinates: 17°29′44″S 145°36′36″E / 17.49556°S 145.61000°E[1][2] |
| Type | Plunge |
| Total height | 18.3 metres (60 ft)[3] |
| Number of drops | 1 |
| Watercourse | Theresa Creek |
The Millaa Millaa Falls is a plunge waterfall located in the Far North region of Queensland, Australia.[4]
Location and features
Milla Milla Falls
The falls are adjacent to the town of Millaa Millaa on the Atherton Tableland. 'Millaa Millaa' is a MaMu Aboriginal phrase referring to the rainforest vine Elaeagnus Triflora whose fruit appears from May to February. A popular destination of international tour operators, the falls are 18.3 metres high with a pool suitable for swimming at their base. The Millaa Millaa Falls are accessed by sealed road off the Palmerston Highway about 5 minutes from the township of Millaa Millaa.
Cultural references
Video filmed here include: Peter Andre's - 'Mysterious Girl' music video
- XXXX Gold Beer advert "Jacko's Retreat"
- Herbal Essence commercial "Rainforest - Waterfall"[5] for its Rainforest Deep Nourishment and Shine shampoo product[6][7][8][9]
See also
References
- ↑ "Millaa Millaa Falls (QLD)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
- ↑ "Millaa Millaa (entry 17365)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
- ↑ "Millaa Millaa Falls". World of Waterfalls. 18 May 2008. Retrieved 24 May 2014.
- ↑ "Welcome to Millaa Millaa". Tablelands, Queensland, Australia: Tablelands Tourism. 25 June 2010. Retrieved 25 June 2010.
- ↑ Arthur, Ken (10 June 2009). "HERBAL ESSENCES UK - WATERFALL - KEN ARTHUR HAIR -" (Streaming video). Pepagency.com. YouTube. Retrieved 25 June 2010.
- ↑ Shell, Karena (6 October 2009). "I gotta feelin', whooo-hooo!". Queensland, Australia: Karena Shell. Retrieved 25 June 2010.
- ↑ Herb, Jen (5 July 2010). "Townsville, Queensland". Townsville, Queensland: Jen Herb. Retrieved 25 June 2010.
- ↑ Hanagan, Ellie (31 July 2009). "Brusbabem Queensland – Ellie's Travels". Sorrento, Victoria, Australia: STA Travel. Retrieved 25 June 2010.
- ↑ Roberts, Alexandra (4 April 2007). "Entries for Wednesday 4 April 2007". Warwick, United Kingdom: Alexandra Roberts. Retrieved 25 June 2010.
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