Notable waterfall · Townsville City, Queensland

Rope Falls

Rope Falls is a waterfall in Townsville City, Queensland.

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Rope Falls: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Rope Falls

Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

Visiting Rope Falls: tips

  • Stay on marked paths: rocks near falls are slippery.
  • Flow is strongest in the wet season or during snowmelt.

How to reach Rope Falls — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -19.09125, 146.37499. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Rope Falls?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Rope Falls?

    Nearby: Jourama Falls, Paluma Range, Queensland (waterfall, 12 km), Paluma Dam (lake, 36 km), Pandora Reef (beach, 39 km), Halifax Bay Wetlands National Park (sanctuary, 42 km), Pinnacles National Park (sanctuary, 53 km), Cleveland Bay (beach, 55 km).

    Is Rope Falls worth visiting?

    Rope Falls is listed as a notable waterfall in Queensland on Spotwander.