Babinda Boulders Cairns

Identified as a popular swimming pool, the Babinda Boulders is a major tourist attraction for tourists who visit Cairns. The site is also a sacred Aboriginal site. Surrounded by lush forest, the picturesque pool has turned itself into a major attraction for tourists. After exploring the islands on a sunny afternoon, just have refreshing bath in the cool waters of the Babinda.
The place is example of the fast flowing tropical creek, which is surrounded by a bordered by huge boulders. The granite boulders are constantly hit by the cool waters which have made the rock surfaces smoother. The clears fresh water weaves between the obstacles to fill the large holes making the area a perfect swimming place for tourists.

Popular legend

As believed by the locals a beautiful girl named Oolana, who belonged to the Yidinji group, married Waroonoo. But another man named Dyga of another tribe soon came in her life. Realizing their crimes, the pair escaped but was captured by the people very soon. To avoid the rage, the girl jumped into the waters of later became the Babinda. It is believed that as Dyga fell into the still waters his cries and anguish turned the waters into a gushing torrent.

Location

The Babinda Boulders is located at a distance of 7 kilometers from Babinda. The spot is some 58 kilometers south of Cairns.

Getting there

You can take a Bruce Highway that would lead to the Babinda Boulders. It is always recommended to take adequate information before you visit the place. The pool sometimes gets flooded in the wet season.
If you have an idea to hike to the placed then, take the Goldfield track, which stars at the Goldsborough Valley.

Attractions
Take a look at the Mt Bartle Frere, the tallest mountain of Queensland which is the origin of the Babinda cool waters.
As you come to the Babinda Boulders from Cairns, enjoy the spectacular sights of the mountains and the lush green forests that stand as a stark comparison. The sugar and the farming communities that you would come across while you drive is also a nice thing to enjoy.

Tour companies

The tour companies which can take across the boulders are

- Wooroonooran Safaris
- Northern Experience
- Down Under Tours
- Adventure Tours

Hotels in Cairns
Acacia Court Hotel	Coral Tree Inn Hotel
Comfort Inn City Sheridan Hotel	Rainbow Inn Hotel
Zanzoo Retreat Hotel	Bay Village Tropical Retreat Hotel