Tablelands Regional district, Queensland, Australia

Places to visit near Malanda

Malanda is a town in Tablelands Regional district, Queensland, Australia, home to about 2,004 people. Within 50 km by road there are 144 places to visit — 58 waterfalls, 39 wildlife, forests & gardens, 28 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Malanda Falls Conservation Park (1 km), Mount Quincan (8 km) and Curtain Fig Tree (10 km).

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Malanda, Queensland
Malanda, Tablelands Regional district, Queensland, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Malanda at a glance

Location
Tablelands Regional district, Queensland, Australia
Population
about 2,004
Coordinates
17.3523° S, 145.5953° E
Places within 50 km
144 (26 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens

Top places to visit near Malanda

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Malanda: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Waterfalls near Malanda

88 waterfalls within 100 km of Malanda. The closest is Malanda Falls Conservation Park (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Malanda

70 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Malanda. The closest is Johnstone River Nature Refuge (5 km); the best-known is Curtain Fig National Park (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Malanda

49 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Malanda. The closest is Mount Quincan (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Malanda

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Malanda. The closest is Chinatown (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Malanda

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Malanda. The closest is Bramston Beach (57 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Malanda

9 museums within 100 km of Malanda. The closest is Hou Wang Temple (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Malanda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Malanda
  2. 1 km Malanda Falls Conservation Park · waterfall, Tablelands Regional
  3. 8 km Mount Quincan · viewpoint, Tablelands Regional
  4. 3 km Curtain Fig National Park · national park, Tablelands Regional
  5. 2 km St Mark's Anglican Church · church, Tablelands Regional
  6. 1 km Yungaburra Memorial Park · monument, Tablelands Regional
  7. 12 km Back to Malanda

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    Within 15 km of Malanda

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Malanda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls5888Malanda Falls Conservation Park (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3970Johnstone River Nature Refuge (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2849Mount Quincan (8 km)
    Forts & heritage821Chinatown (19 km)
    Beaches & coast011Bramston Beach (57 km)
    Museums39Hou Wang Temple (19 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves07High Island (61 km)
    Churches46St James Catholic Church, Malanda (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Lake Eacham (10 km)
    Parks04Shambala Animal Kingdom (63 km)
    Other attractions12Curtain Fig Tree (10 km)
    Caves12The Crystal Caves (20 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Mareeba Mosque (55 km)

    Malanda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Malanda?

    Malanda Falls Conservation Park (waterfall, about 1 km), Mount Quincan (viewpoint, about 8 km), Curtain Fig Tree (attraction, about 10 km), Curtain Fig National Park (national park, about 10 km), St Mark's Anglican Church (church, about 12 km), Yungaburra Memorial Park (monument, about 12 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Malanda?

    144 places on Spotwander: 58 waterfalls, 39 wildlife, forests & gardens, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 forts & heritage, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Malanda?

    Malanda Falls Conservation Park, about 1 km by road; Vision Falls (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Malanda?

    Johnstone River Nature Refuge, about 5 km by road; Cassowary Corner Nature Refuge (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Malanda?

    Mount Quincan, about 8 km by road; Giant Rose Gum Tree (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Malanda?

    Start in Malanda, visit Malanda Falls Conservation Park, then Mount Quincan, then Curtain Fig National Park, then St Mark's Anglican Church, then Yungaburra Memorial Park, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Malanda?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Towns near Malanda

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Malanda’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Malanda on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.