The 6 Best Waterfalls in Great Barrier Reef, Queensland

May 16, 2022 Ying Subia

The world's largest coral reef system, the Great Barrier Reef stretches almost 1500 miles into the Pacific from the tip of Queensland. Designated a Marine Park by the Australian government and a World Heritage Area by UNESCO, the reef is home to an extraordinary abundance of species and habitats. Snorkeling, diving and fishing are rightly popular along the reef, nowhere more so than on the Whitsunday Islands, where the silica sands and aqua waters of the Coral Sea create the perfect beach escape.
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1. Crystal Cascades

The Rocks Rd The end of the road, Redlynch, Queensland Australia 40592713
Excellent
60%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 352 reviews

Crystal Cascades

Reviewed By overthereoverhere - Kallaroo, Australia

great place for a walk along the river or a swim in a pool lots of wildlife to see butterflies river perch lizards etc take an eski and a picnic and make a day of it you wont regret it

2. Josephine Falls

Bartle Frere Wooroonooran National Park, Cairns, Queensland 4861 Australia https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/wooroonooran-josephine-falls/
Excellent
75%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
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4.5 based on 494 reviews

Josephine Falls

Reviewed By emmmjones

Even though the navigator said the road to the parking area is unpaved, it actually was covered. Very easy to access with an RV. Easy parking, with toilets right before you step on the paved walking path to the falls. Leave most of your belongings in the car, I'd say. People who visit the falls doubtfully are there to steal your things, but you never know! I would recommend leaving your shoes in the car, you won't need them here. There are several different swimming spots, at the bottom, in the middle and at the top, but the top was actually closed from public for safety. We walked about 5 minutes from the parking area to the bottom pool, all of it paved so you can access it with strollers even (wouldn't recommend it, though people with babies carried them in chestbags), with the path ending at a sort of a small balcony with a few stepps. From the balcony you open a metal gate, which then leads you to the big rocks. This is where it gets tricky. The rocks -most of them- are dry and not slippery, but there is not actually any path to the water or good spots to leave your belongings, so leave them in the car! We left our cellphones, expensive sunglasses and car keys under our hats and clothes on one of the rocks and they were fine. We could keep an eye on them the entire time, though had someone decided to steal them, there is no easy, fast access out of the water. You have to climb over big rocks to even get near the water, and then carefully sit and find your step because there are some big slippery rocks right beneath the surface (don't fall!). So if you have any movement disabilities, accessing the water might be extremely difficult! It is not until you get more towards the middle of the pool that you can swim freely, because it does get deep. But it is absolutely clear, refreshing water and just a delightful experience, one of the best on our two week roadtrip! During our visit it was 33 C and sunny, so the swim was perfect! After accessing the water, you can climb up the rock surface on the other side of the water, since the water fall has made it really smooth, and sunbathe, or slide down the water fall back in. Definitely the highlight of our Cairns visit!

3. Behana Gorge Waterfall

Behana Gorge Rd, Cairns, Queensland 4870 Australia +61 427 820 993 http://www.cairnsattractions.com.au/behana-gorge.php
Excellent
72%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 160 reviews

Behana Gorge Waterfall

Reviewed By dylan_ingleby - Gordonvale, Australia

Great walk through the rainforest to the waterfall. Approximately 40mins one way along a service road, but it does have some decent dips and rises so good shoes are recommended

4. Trevethan Falls

Mt Amos Road, Cooktown, Cook Shire, Queensland Australia
Excellent
79%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
6%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 34 reviews

Trevethan Falls

Reviewed By FoodSnobAU - Cairns, Australia

Truely spectacular waterfalls and refreshing swimming hole. Not easy to find, but well worth the effort! A great place to swim and cool off!

5. Isabella Falls

Cooktown, Cook Shire, Queensland Australia
Excellent
38%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 24 reviews

Isabella Falls

6. Stoney Creek Falls

Cairns, Queensland 4881 Australia
Excellent
0%
Good
100%
Satisfactory
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4.0 based on 6 reviews

Stoney Creek Falls

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