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Hikes & Walking Trails

Beautiful hikes and walking trails to explore during your stay at Alberts Innisfail

Babinda Boulders

Babinda Boulders is a popular swimming, camping and picnic area, located in the tropical rainforest foothills of Bartle Frere (Queensland's highest mountain, at 1622m) and 6km from the township of Babinda. The area is named for its huge outcrops of granite boulders that can be found along Bab...Read More

Cardwell Spa Pools and Attie Creek Falls

Just 2.5 hours south of Cairns, the Cardwell Spa Pools are a popular place to swim as the unique chemistry of the rocks and water results in the breath-taking blue hues of the pools. Due to the fluctuating nature of the water levels from its naturally fed creek, the best time to visit the Spa Poo...Read More

Crater Lakes National Park

The Crater Lakes National Park is located about 60km (1 hour) drive from Cairns along the Gillies Range. The Park is home to two clear blue crater lakes: Lake Barrine and Lake Eacham. Lake Eacham is the result of a volcanic crater fille...Read More

Josephine Falls

Situated just 75km from Cairns, this popular swimming spot is a gorgeous scenic waterfall located in Wooroonooran National Park and fed by the east side of Queensland's tallest mountain: Bartle Frere. The swimming area and viewing decks are accessible by a 700m walk through lush r...Read More

Kennedy walking track - south mission beach

Starting at South Mission beach, this popular coastal trail is a scenic and enjoyable 4km (one way) route across beach and coastal rainforests to get to multiple destinations: Lovers beach (320m), Lugger bay (1.2km), Mije creek (2.3km), Morgans Lookout (2.7km) and Kennedy bay (3.9km). Along...Read More

Lake Tinaroo

Lake Tinaroo is a man made lake located within the Danbulla National Park, and is a popular spot for swimming, sailing, water skiing, nature walks, birdwatching and picnics, as well as fishing (permit required), and redclawing (crayfishing). BBQ and picnic areas are available, as well a...Read More

Mamu Tropical Skywalk

The Mamu Tropical Skywalk is just 30 minutes from Innisfail, and comprises of 2.5km (return) of walkways and lookouts that allow you to explore the forest floor and rainforest canopy, as well as take in breathtaking views from the Cantilever and Observation tower. Lucky visitors m...Read More

Nandroya Falls Circuit

An hour and a half from Cairns, the Nandroya Falls Circuit (6.6km/3 hours return) is part of a network of walks in the Palmerston section of Wooroonooran National Park. The hike starts from the Henrietta Creek Campground carpark, and takes you past Silver Falls, Nandroya Fal...Read More

Walsh's Pyramid- Gordonvale

20km south of Cairns, Walsh's Pyramid is a standalone peak at the northern end of Wooroonooran National Park in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. An annual footrace is held on the third Saturday of August to the summit- the 2021 date being Saturday the 21st of August, 7am. ...Read More

Waterfall circuit: Millaa Millaa, Zillie and Ellinjaa falls

45 Minutes from Innisfail, the Atherton Tablelands waterfall circuit starts near the small town of Millaa Millaa and includes three beautiful waterfalls: Millaa Millaa Falls, Zillie Falls and Ellinjaa Falls. Theresa Creek Road is a 15km stretch of road that gives access to all three waterfal...Read More

Windin Falls

Windin Falls is accessible by a 9km (return) hiking trail within Wooroonooran National Park that is suitable for all skill levels and has views of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. The pool at the top of the falls is suitable for swimming but it can get crowded, be cautious near the edge of th...Read More

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