Queen Mary Falls

Queen Mary Falls is one of the Granite Belt's most accessible and photographed waterfalls, a forty-metre cascade that plunges over a basalt cliff face in Main Range National Park. The falls are reached via a short, well-maintained walking circuit that begins near the day-use area, descending through rainforest to multiple lookout points. The main viewing platform offers an unobstructed vantage of the full drop, while the circuit track continues to a lower lookout closer to the cascade's base, where spray often catches the light. The surrounding vegetation shifts from open eucalypt forest to pockets of cool-temperate rainforest as you descend.

Visitors often praise the walk's manageable length and the falls' consistent flow, particularly impressive after rain when the volume increases dramatically. The site is popular with families and photographers alike—the combination of height, accessible viewing points and verdant surrounds makes it a standout among the region's natural attractions. The circuit returns via a different path, creating a satisfying loop rather than a simple there-and-back walk. Morning light tends to favour photography, though the falls remain striking throughout the day.