Millaa Millaa, Queensland

Millaa Millaa
Queensland

The Millaa Millaa lookout (also called Gentle Annie lookout) presents 180-degree views from the northwest to the southeast of the Atherton Tableland
Millaa Millaa
Coordinates 17°31′S 145°37′E / 17.517°S 145.617°E / -17.517; 145.617Coordinates: 17°31′S 145°37′E / 17.517°S 145.617°E / -17.517; 145.617
Population 289 (2006 census)[1]
Postcode(s) 4886
Elevation 830 m (2,723 ft)
Location
LGA(s) Tablelands Region
State electorate(s) Dalrymple
Federal Division(s) Kennedy

Millaa Millaa is a small town on the Atherton Tableland in Far North Queensland, Australia with a population of 295. It is located approximately 60 kilometres (37 mi) west of Innisfail, north of Ravenshoe, south of Malanda. At the 2006 census, Millaa Millaa had a population of 289.[1]

The town is known for the Millaa Millaa Falls, the Millaa Millaa lookout and rolling green meadows that enjoy high rainfall. The Milay Milay Vine (Elaeagnus triflora) is the origin of the place name for Millaa Millaa (the English version of the word). It's a vine with a similar habit to Bougainvillea, somewhat sprawling all over the place.

History

Millaa Millaa Post Office opened by 1919 (a receiving office had been open from 1914).[2]

Heritage listings

Millaa Millaa has a number of heritage-listed sites, including Millaa Millaa Falls[3]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Millaa Millaa (L) (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 13 June 2011.
  2. ↑ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
  3. ↑ "Millaa Millaa Falls (entry 602449)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 14 July 2013.

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