Crystal Cascades Cairns, Australia

Crystal Cascades is one of the secrets of Tropical North Queensland that locals like to hide from visitors.

It is a secluded freshwater swimming hole, hidden in a tropical rainforest. A series of small waterfalls flow into large pools surrounded by boulders.

For most, the only way of discovering the presence of Crystal Cascades is by being told by a local, or unwittingly following road signs to the unique sounding place.

Crystal Cascades becomes increasingly popular during the summer months of the year, because swimming in the ocean can be dangerous due to stingers.

How to get to Crystal Cascades

Even though Crystal Cascades is very popular with Cairns locals, it is not serviced by public transport. The only way to get there is by taxi, or with your own car. Be warned however, there is no mobile phone reception in the area, so if you're hoping to call a cab to drive you back into town you may be in a spot of bother.

Drive to the suburb of Redlynch, and simply follow the signs to Crystal Cascades. From the Red Beret Pub, the swimming hole is about 10 kilometres away.