Bramston Beach House

On a hot day, a dip in the infamous Babinda Boulders would certainly be refreshing. The pristine water that that is encircled fills up the creek comes from Queensland’s highest mountain, Mount Bartle Frere. Besides that it is bounded by the wonderful shades of green coming from the thriving rainforest, visitors are said to enjoy this destination because the water remains cold even during the middle of the summer season. This is what makes Babinda Boulders ideal for battling the afternoon heat.

The Babinda Boulders is also deemed as a spiritual place by the Aboriginal people. At the same time, the Cairns City Council has named it a sanctuary for various flora and fauna species. These are the two main considerations why visitors should be more wary while they are on this nature park’s premises. And of course, for the more obvious safety reasons since several accidents have occurred here before, particularly near the vicinity of the infamous Devil’s Pool. Visitors are expected to follow and respect the warning signs that are placed in certain areas that are steep and slippery.

Among the several swimming holes, the Devil’s Pool Walk is the most talked about. As its name implies, getting there is not an easy task but with the proper attitude and discipline, it is certainly manageable. It can be reached through the lower region of the picnic area and from there you will be guided to a walk path that is located by the side of the Babinda Creek. The trail is approximately 1.3 kilometres in distance and challenging to some extent. The rocky pathway will show the way to the thick and blossoming rainforest that this place regularly boasts about. Two observation platforms can be found at the end of the trail. From there visitors can view the whole part of the creek and on one specific spot, the precarious Devil’s Pool

Aside from swimming, picnicking is also a common visitor activity. Designated picnic areas can be found in several places within the nature park. Cooking is allowed as barbecue grills are equipped near the picnic areas. Visitors can enjoy the afternoon by just lounging around while admiring the beauty of the crystal clear water trying to make its way through the considerably huge boulders. Babinda Boulders is a suitable place to unwind as the experience can prove to be quite therapeutic.

The Babinda Boulders is located 58 km south of Cairns and 7 km from the town of Babinda. To get there, you must travel going the south direction from Cairns along the Bruce Highway. When you see the Babinda Road signs, turn right and from there you can follow the road leading to the swimming hole. If you’re planning to visit the Babinda Boulders, you might want to consider spending the night at the Bramston Beach House, which is located within the area. After a day of adventure in the park, it would be nice to relax at this luxury beach house that’s designed for comfort and convenience with its modern architecture and furnishings. To get there, turn left onto Bramston Beach Road at Miriwinni, go straight ahead. Once you’ve reached the end of the road, turn right onto Evans Road where you’ll be welcomed by the deluxe beachfront home.