Address & Contact
Goldfield Trail
Babinda QLD 4861
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Web: https://www.babindainfocentre.com.au/what-to-see/attractions/babinda-boulders
Surrounded by lush rainforest, the
Babinda Boulders is a popular
swimming hole and tourist attraction south of
Cairns. It is a classic example of the fast flowing tropical creeks in the area that are perfect for afternoon dips in the cool water to combat the tropical heat.
The creek is lined with huge boulders and the clear fresh water weaves between the obstacles to fill large pools where people can swim. Visitors to the
Babinda Boulders are often amazed that the water is quite cool, even during mid-summer.
Just behind The Boulders is Mt Bartle Frere, Queensland's tallest mountain, from which
Babinda Creek's cool water originates. The section of the creek where the water rushes over massive
granite boulders, smoothing and shaping them, is referred to as The
Babinda Boulders.
Local Authorities request that visitors to this beautiful area abide by the warning signs due to a number of tragedies that have occurred here. Water that looks calm on top can be turbulent underneath.