| Murray Falls | |
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 Murray Falls, in 2013 | |
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| Location | Far North Queensland, Australia |
| Coordinates | 18°09′10″S145°49′09″E / 18.15278°S 145.81917°E /-18.15278; 145.81917[1][2] |
| Type | Cascade |
| Total height | 20–30 metres (66–98 ft)[3] |
| Number of drops | 1 |
| Watercourse | Murray River[4] |
TheMurray Falls, acascade waterfall on theMurray River, is located in theUNESCOWorld Heritage–listedWet Tropics inMurray Upper,Cassowary Coast Region in theFar North region of Queensland, Australia.
The Murray Falls are situated in theGirramay National Park, approximately 38 kilometres (24 mi) southwest ofTully,[4] off theBruce Highway between Tully andCardwell. The falls descend between 20–30 metres (66–98 ft)[3] and may be viewed from a boardwalk and viewing platform.[5] A shortwalking track through the rainforest leads to a lookout, where the falls and the Murray Valley can be viewed.[4][6] In the year ended 2012, the falls received an estimated 31,500 visitors.[4]
In 2003, a man died in hospital after falling at the falls.[7]
Other waterfalls in the Cardwell district includeWallaman Falls,Blencoe Falls andAttie Creek Falls.
TheMurray River and its associated Murray Falls are named after the British colonialNative Police officerJohn Murray.[8]
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