and are used by local council and Australian tourism operators to promote the region. The natural and visual integrity of the falls has changed little over time, which is evidenced by the numerous historical images, although the site access, public facilities, and viewing environs have been modified. The place has a strong or special association with a particular community or cultural group for social, cultural or spiritual reasons. Because of Millaa Millaa Falls importance to the far north Queensland tourism industry and its historical utilization as a picnic and swimming venue, it has since the 1950s developed a strong social and cultural association with people of the region. Millaa Millaa Falls is also culturally important to the regional Mamu Aboriginal people, as it was a seasonal food source and camping area at the time of first European settlement of the area. The falls were also the first natural landmark to be associated with the area, even before the establishment of the Millaa Millaa Township. See also List of waterfalls of Queensland References Attribution External links Waterfalls of Far North Queensland Plunge waterfalls Queensland Heritage Register Tablelands Region Articles incorporating text from the Queensland Heritage Register