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Slide down the natural rockslide at Josephine Falls and picnic among the Babinda Boulders on this half-day tour from Cairns. Short rainforest walks, clear swimming holes, and local cultural stories make it an easy, adventurous morning or afternoon.
Slide down the natural rockslide at Josephine Falls and picnic among the Babinda Boulders on this half-day tour from Cairns. Short rainforest walks, clear swimming holes, and local cultural stories make it an easy, adventurous morning or afternoon.
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Operated by Active Tropics Explorer · Babinda, Queensland
Steam and green light through the rainforest fall away as you step from the vehicle and hear water doing the convincing: Josephine Falls is a loud, clean invitation. The rocks here have been polished by decades of slides; visitors seat themselves at the top and let gravity do the work, racing across a natural rockslide into a shallow pool below while ferns lean in to watch.
easy.
4 hours.
Suitable for travelers who can manage short rainforest walks (up to 1.5 km) and step over rocks; no sustained climbing required.
Many families enjoy the slide, but supervision is essential—follow the guide’s age and safety guidance; children should use smaller, shallower entry points and wear secure footwear.
No—this is a mix of short swims, guided interpretation, and short walks; you can choose to sit out swims and still enjoy the scenery and picnic.
Very—rocks and steps can be covered by algae or water; shoes with good traction and careful footing are recommended at all times.
Tours may be curtailed or adjusted in heavy rain due to stronger currents; operators typically cancel for safety and offer refunds if conditions make swimming unsafe.
These waterways run through lands of the Yidinji and Djiru peoples, who have cultural stories about the boulders and waterfalls; guides often share traditional connections and warnings tied to the sites.
Both sites sit within protected catchments; stick to established paths, avoid rock climbing on delicate moss, and pack out all rubbish to help preserve fragile riverine ecosystems.
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