Japanese tourist dies while swimming at Queensland’s Millaa Millaa Falls
A 22-year-old Japanese tourist drowned at Millaa Millaa Falls in Queensland on Monday after failing to resurface while swimming with friends. His body was recovered about two hours later; police are investigating and will report to the coroner, but the death is not being treated as suspicious.
The falls, south-west of Cairns, are a popular stop on the Waterfall Circuit. The incident follows the deaths of two Indian students at the same site in July 2024, prompting calls for better safety education for visitors. A local business owner said the falls had seen more rain than usual but described the swimming area as shallow and generally safe.
- A 22-year-old Japanese tourist drowned at Millaa Millaa Falls.
- His body was recovered after a two-hour search.
- The deaths of two students there in 2024 renewed calls for safety education.
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Millaa Millaa Falls is a popular swimming spot in north Queensland on the Waterfall Circuit, attracting international visitors passing through the region. The falls, south-west of Cairns, are a well-known stop on established tourist routes.
The site has been the location of multiple fatal drowning incidents. Two Indian students died at Millaa Millaa Falls in July 2024, and these deaths prompted calls for better safety education for tourists unfamiliar with Australian water conditions.
International visitors to natural swimming locations in Australia may not be aware of hazards specific to unfamiliar places. The repeated incidents at this waterfall have raised questions about what information and warnings visitors should receive before entering the water.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Japanese tourist drowns at popular Aussie tourist spot Millaa Millaa Falls”.