Millaa Millaa
QLD 4886 • Queensland
About Millaa Millaa
Millaa Millaa is a small rural town and locality on the Atherton Tablelands in Far North Queensland, situated approximately 98 kilometres south-west of Cairns within the Tablelands Regional Council area. With a population of 523 at the 2021 Census, the town sits at an elevated plateau position about 41.5 kilometres south-east of Atherton, the regional centre. The surrounding landscape is defined by rich volcanic soil, dairy farming, and dense rainforest, giving the area a lush, green character year-round.
Millaa Millaa is best known for its stunning waterfalls circuit, particularly Millaa Millaa Falls — one of the most photographed waterfalls in Queensland — making the town a popular stop on the Atherton Tablelands tourist trail. The area supports a tight-knit farming and tourism community, with local amenities including a small general store, pub, and primary school. Visitors and residents enjoy the cool highland climate, rainforest walks, and easy access to the broader Tablelands wine and food scene.
Millaa Millaa falls under postcode 4886 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hill electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Tablelands Transit services — Atherton / Cairns 45–90 min
Commute to Cairns CBD
🛣️ Primarily car-dependent; Palmerston Highway and Kennedy Highway are main routes to Cairns
A car is essential for daily life in Millaa Millaa; limited local services mean most shopping is done in Atherton or Malanda
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Palm Avenue