Location of Roaring Meg Falls
From
Wujal Wujal, 8.17kms S (17.6kms, 26mins driving)
From
Newell, 46.39kms N (74.6kms, 1hr 36mins driving)
From
Kowanyama, 385.76kms E (692kms, 10hrs 40mins driving)
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Description of Roaring Meg Falls
Roaring Meg Falls is located at the head of the Bloomfield River, south of
Cooktown. The spectacular falls can be accessed through the
CREB track (Cairns Regional Electricity Board), which is the inland route only by four wheel drive. You will need a permit from the
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS).
More information on
permits to travel to Roaring Meg Falls can be obtained by calling National Parks and Wildlife -
Mossman on: (07) 4098 2188 or
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) by phoning: (07) 409 11844. This is the only area on the
CREB track where
camping is allowed.
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Weather & Climate for Roaring Meg Falls
Closest Weather Station
Low Isles at 10:00 04 Jul EST
Distance from Roaring Meg Falls 48.69km SE
| Temperature | Feels Like | Rel. Humidity | Dew Point | Pressure | Rainfall | Wind Direction | Wind Speed | Gusts |
|---|
| 23.2°C |
17.0°C |
47% |
11.4°C |
1017.3hPa |
0.0mm |
SSE |
35km/h
19knots |
41km/h
22knots |
Closest Climatic Station
Low Isles Lighthouse
Distance from Roaring Meg Falls 48.69km SE
| | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Mean Max. °C |
32.2 | 31.7 | 30.9 | 29.4 |
27.6 | 26.0 | 25.5 | 26.7 |
28.4 | 30.4 | 31.7 | 32.2 |
| Mean Min. °C |
25.6 | 25.4 | 25.1 | 24.1 |
22.9 | 21.2 | 20.4 | 20.6 |
21.8 | 23.2 | 24.5 | 25.3 |
| Mean Rain mm |
392.4 | 417.2 | 434.0 | 233.1 |
99.2 | 63.9 | 36.0 | 37.4 |
36.4 | 44.0 | 89.9 | 204.8 |
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Treks passing Roaring Meg Falls
CREB Track
The CREB track, winding its way through the Daintree Rainforest from Bloomfield to Daintree, is a world class experience for four wheel drivers.
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Important Notes
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