Welcome to Orin Aya 2026 – Infinite Light – Mungalli Falls
Orin Aya takes place on the lush, fertile lands of Mungalli Falls, nestled in the heart of Far North Queensland’s Tablelands.
This new site marks an exciting chapter in the Orin Aya journey. Surrounded by ancient rainforest, green open spaces, and one of the most breathtaking waterfalls in the region, the land offers a powerful sense of grounding, beauty, and connection to nature.
As night falls, the forest reveals another layer of magic — glow worms quietly illuminating sections of the surrounding rainforest, creating a subtle, natural starlight woven into the land itself. These gentle lights are part of the living ecosystem and a reminder of the delicate beauty that exists when nature is left undisturbed.
Mungalli Falls is alive with sound, mist, birdsong, moving water, and hidden light — a place that naturally invites presence, reflection, and deep respect for the environment.
How to get there
Step-by-step: Cairns → Orin Aya at Mungalli Falls (via Kuranda Range)
Travel time: Approx. 2 hours from Cairns
Driving Directions
- Start in Cairns and drive north to Smithfield.
- At/near Smithfield Roundabout, take the Kennedy Highway (State Route 81) toward Kuranda / Atherton Tablelands.
- Follow the Kennedy Highway up the Kuranda Range, through Kuranda, continuing toward Mareeba.
- Stay on the Kennedy Highway toward Atherton.
- From Atherton, continue toward Malanda (following main Tablelands routes as directed by your GPS).
- From Malanda, head toward Millaa Millaa (follow the road to Millaa Millaa township).
- From Millaa Millaa, drive southeast on the Palmerston Highway (State Route 25) for about 11–13 km.
- Turn left onto Junction Road (signposted).
- Continue along Junction Road to Mungalli Falls (280 Junction Road, Millaa Millaa QLD 4886).
- From there, follow Orin Aya event signage + staff directions for festival entry/parking, camping access.
Step-by-Step: Cairns → Orin Aya at Mungalli Falls (via Gillies Range)
Travel time: Approx. 2 hours from Cairns
Driving Directions
- Depart Cairns heading south on the Bruce Highway (A1).
- Turn right onto the Gillies Range Road (State Route 52) toward Atherton / Tablelands.
- Follow the Gillies Range Road up the range (winding rainforest road).
- At the top of the range, continue toward Atherton.
- From Atherton, follow signs toward Malanda.
- From Malanda, continue toward Millaa Millaa.
- At Millaa Millaa, turn onto the Palmerston Highway (State Route 25) heading toward Innisfail.
- Travel approximately 11–13 km along the Palmerston Highway.
- Turn left onto Junction Road (signposted for Mungalli Falls).
- Continue along Junction Road to Mungalli Falls (280 Junction Road).
- Follow Orin Aya event signage and staff directions for festival entry, parking, and camping access.