Cairns to Normanton road trip: Best stops, distance & drive time

Malanda to Ravenshoe

Continue down the Millaa Millaa-Malanda Road towards Millaa-Millaa, and the Tableland’s most famous waterfall-spotting circuit. Millaa Millaa Falls, Zillie Falls and Ellinjaa Falls can be linked together in an easy driving route.

If skipping these waterfalls, turn right down State Route 24 – aka East Evelyn Road – just before reaching Millaa Millaa.

This skirts the northern edge of Malaan National Park, and the Millaa Millaa Lookout makes for a good roadside shop.

Divert down Sluice Creek road just before reaching Evelyn and you’ll emerge on National Highway 1. It’s known as the Kennedy Highway in these parts.

The next decent-sized town is Ravenshoe, the highest town in Queensland. Here, there are two impressive waterfalls – Big Millstream Falls and Little Millstream Falls – in Millstream Falls National Park.

Click through to the next section: Ravenshoe to Undara.