If you truly want to make the most of your time in Cairns, you’ll want to hire a convertible to truly appreciate the journey. Barron Gorge and Crystal Cascades are just two of the natural wonders you should check out on your next trip to Cairns in tropical Northern Queensland.
But what do they offer and how do you get there?
Barron Gorge
Why you want to go:
Situated in a world heritage listed rainforest, almost 250 metres of cascading water carves its way down into the deep Barron Gorge. Barron Falls is an impressive waterfall and one of the largest in the Cairns region.
How to get there:
Unfortunately, there are no buses or any regular public transport heading to the Barron Falls lookout, so you might as well make the most of the scenic drive with a convertible. Roof down, cool, fresh rainforest air – a day you’re sure to remember!
It takes approximately 45 minutes to drive to Barron Falls from Cairns CBD, where you can pick up a convertible from our depot.
Take the Captain Cook Highway heading north and then turn onto Kennedy Highway. You’ll go through the town of Smithfield before winding your way up the mountain through to Kuranda.
Once you pass the small town of Kuranda, you will see signs pointing the way to the waterfall. The drive will take you through the rainforest and onto Barron Falls road. After a while, you will arrive at the waterfall and walking trail car park.
A very easy 20-minute circuit walk will take you along a raised boardwalk to the Barron Falls lookout. The walk is a unique spectacle and an experience like no other.
Marvel at this World Heritage-listed, ancient rainforest as you walk through the canopy high above the forest floor.
Crystal Cascades
Why you want to go:
Adventure into cool tropical rainforest where you will find Crystal Cascades, a secluded freshwater swimming hole. Here you will find a series of small waterfalls flowing into large bathing pools.
Impressive large granite boulders surround the swimming holes. Rainforest ferns and trees hang over the water, shading swimmers and keeping the water cool and refreshing.
Nearby, there are BBQs and picnic tables as well as a toilet block where bathers can get changed into or out of their swimwear. These facilities are all cleaned and well maintained by the council.
Why not pack a romantic picnic to enjoy by the water?
These are only some of the fantastic things to do around the region, so Give us a call to book convertible car to take on breathtaking rainforest adventures today.
