Waterfalls in Cairns Region

Spectacular Waterfalls

This collection features the diverse waterfalls and natural swimming holes surrounding Cairns, primarily located within the Wooroonooran and Barron Gorge National Parks. These sites showcase the region's unique geology, including ancient granite formations and the natural rock slides of Josephine Falls. The list covers a range of accessible freshwater pools like Crystal Cascades and historic landmarks such as Stoney Creek Falls, which is famously spanned by the Kuranda Scenic Railway bridge.

Spectacular Waterfalls — Map

A

Josephine Falls

A tiered waterfall in Wooroonooran National Park featuring a natural granite rock slide and swimming holes fed by water from Mount Bartle Frere.

B

Babinda Slides

Natural granite rock slides and swimming holes located in the rainforest near the Babinda Boulders.

C

Surprise Creek Waterfalls

A multi-drop waterfall located within Barron Gorge National Park, accessible via hiking trails through the rainforest.

D

Keaneys Falls

Secluded waterfall located in the rainforest near Deeral, south of Cairns.

E

Peet's Falls

Rainforest waterfall located near the base of Walsh's Pyramid in the Gordonvale area.

F

Peet's Falls Upper

The upper section of the falls located in the rainforest hills near Gordonvale.

G

Crystal Cascades

A series of freshwater swimming holes and cascades along Freshwater Creek in the Redlynch Valley.

H

Crystal Cascades

A series of freshwater swimming holes and cascades along Freshwater Creek in the Redlynch Valley.

I

Stoney Creek Falls

Located in Barron Gorge National Park, this waterfall is famously framed by the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway bridge.

J

South Falls / Rapid Falls

Rainforest waterfall and rapids located in the southern Cairns region near Babinda.

K

Small waterfall

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