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TROPIC • SPECIAL FEATURE

Plunging into

the pristine

Queensland’s two highest
mountains are situated south of
Cairns, giving way to gorgeous
gorges, wonderful waterfalls
and spectacular natural pools.
Here are Tropic’s top picks, some
of which are a bit of a secret (shh). 2

Behana Gorge Babinda Boulders Lacey Creek
Crystal clear, icy cold water with The Boulders get a lot of bad press Only small but a bit of a secret spot.
Clamshell Falls as your backdrop. because sadly, many people have died Tropic tip Watch out for cassowaries on
It’s a 45-minute walk from the road. in its restricted areas. Stick to the clearly the walk there.
Tropic tip Take bikes if you have signed safe swimming area, Go there Mission Beach-El Arish Rd
young children. which is stunning.
Go there Turn right after Walsh's Go there At the end of the main street Wallicher Falls
Pyramid at Aloomba of Babinda A two waterfall walk, also taking in
Tchupala Falls. The swimming spot
Josephine Falls is above the falls.
The natural waterslide is the Go there Off the Palmerston H'way
drawcard here. near Innisfail
Go there Turn right after reaching
Mirriwinni Attie Creek Falls
A calm, secluded pool.
Cardwell Spa Pool Tropic tip The 25-metre waterfall
The geology of the pool creates the blue is seasonal.
colour, ranging from milky baby blue to Go there Behind Cardwell
intense aqua.
Tropic tip Go between May Murray Falls
and September. A super pretty spot.
Go there Turn onto Brasenose St from Tropic tip Wear shoes to avoid being
the Bruce Highway stung by a freshwater stonefish.
Go there Murray Upper, south-west
Nandroya Falls of Tully
A 50-metre drop gives the waterfall
wow factor. Alligators Nest
Tropic tip Look out for leeches. A beautiful swimming basin in the Tully
Go there Head west of Innisfail on the Gorge, popular among locals. Don’t
Palmerston Highway worry, there are no reptiles.
Go there Walter Hill, between Feluga
1 and Tully

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