Butterfly Gorge is named after the many common crow butterflies which inhabit the area. To get to the main pool take the River Walk for 1km There is a large swimming hole with a big sandy beach area. If you swim across the main pool and make your way upstream you will come across the top pools situated in a Read more…
Umbrawarra Gorge is situated along a creek which has carved its way through the rocky red landscape. If you take the walking trail which follows the creek you will come across some small rock pools which make for great swimming holes on a hot day. There is a nice sandy beach area next to some of the rock pools. Warning: Read more…
Dinner Falls is located on the circuit track which includes the Mount Hypipamee Crater. After viewing the crater, continue along the loop track and you will come across a beautiful waterfall and swimming hole where you can cool off. Read more…
Malanda Falls has a large man made swimming hole at the base of the falls. This is a popular swimming location and a lovely place to stop for a swim and a picnic on a hot and humid day. There is a visitor centre, a short rain forest walk and various other facilities available at this swimming location. The swimming Read more…
Millaa Millaa Falls is a picture perfect waterfall which was made popular from a shampoo commercial which was filmed there. The waterfall has a swimming hole beneath the falls. It is possible to swim across the pool and shower under the falls. This is a popular tourist location and swimming hole, make sure to get here early if you want Read more…
Big Sands is located on the Barron River near the town of Kuranda. This series of cascades and shallow sandy pools makes for a great place to swim on a hot day. Please note: The Barron River is generally safe from crocodiles upstream of the falls. However there has been reports of salt water crocodiles in this river which have Read more…
Take the scenic walk to Davies Falls and then follow the creek until it takes you to a beautiful swimming hole surrounded by a rocky outcrop with a small beach. Refresh yourself in the beautiful fresh water of the Davies Creek Falls swimming hole. Read more…
Behana Gorge is a hidden swimming hole and waterfall located a 3km walk up one of Cairns water supply access roads. Park at the end of Behana Gorge Road and walk the service road up to Clamshell Falls. This magical place is well off the tourist track, but very much worth a visit and a swim. The picture perfect waterfall Read more…
Babinda Boulders Main Pool is a popular swimming hole and picnic area just off the highway near the town of Babinda. This is a very scenic swimming hole with beautiful clear water and smooth boulders. There is a short walk through the rain forest to two lookouts where you can view Devil’s Pool and Boulder’s Gorge. Please Note: Swimming is Read more…
Booloumba Creek is a beautiful creek with swimming holes and crystal clear water in the Conondale National Park. (Probably misspelled a lot as Booloomba Creek or Boolumba Creek). There is a day use area alongside the creek which is a great place for a picnic and a swim. Entry to the national park is free. You can also camp along Read more…
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