[2] The water in Josephine Creek originates from the slopes of Mount Bartle Frere[3] and flows into the Russell River.

[2] A 600 m walking track leads through rainforest to recently constructed platforms which allow safe viewing of the falls.

Several people have been injured and killed in the falls as the granite rocks are extremely slippery so access to the top pool beyond the platforms is prohibited.

Kearneys Falls are found in the Goldsborough Valley section of Wooroonooran National Park.

Despite signage warning visitors of the dangers of slippery rocks and fast-flowing water,[10] social media users risk their lives taking photos near and in the infinity pool.

[12] In 2007 to 2008 the Mamu Rainforest Tropical Skywalk was constructed by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.