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Babinda boulders in the Atherton Tablelands, Cairns, Australia.

Legend has it that the spirit of an Aboriginal woman resides in the Boulders waiting for the return of her love. Our tour guide told us the tragic love story of Oolana and Dyga. Oolana is a beautiful young lady destined to marry an Elder from her tribe. After the pair was married, another tribe wanders into their community and Oolana fell in love with a young,  handsome man from the visiting tribe. As their forbidden love blossoms, they run away. But their respective tribes found the couple in the Babinda Boulder and soon, Dyga was captured and taken away from Oolana. Oolana, knowing that she cannot be with the person she loved, throws herself to the deep waterhole of the boulders. 

Today, it seems like Oolana is still looking for her true love as there are stories of mysterious deaths of young men swimming in the creek. Our tourist guide told us that Oolana lures these young men into the waterhole where her spirit resides, and realising that the man was not the true love that she was looking for, she brings his body back to the rocks. Of all the deaths that occurred in the creek, all but one was a male victim. 

The mysteries of Babinda Boulders are still being told and a warning sign is erected outside the creek, warning of the dangers of the Boulders. Fortunately, there's a shallow waterhole near the Boulders which still has pristine and cool water. This waterhole is safe to swim in.

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Babinda boulders in the Atherton Tablelands, Cairns, Australia.

Legend has it that the spirit of an Aboriginal woman resides in the Boulders waiting for the return of her love. Our tour guide told us the tragic love story of Oolana and Dyga. Oolana is a beautiful young lady destined to marry an Elder from her tribe. After the pair was married, another tribe wanders into their community and Oolana fell in love with a young,  handsome man from the visiting tribe. As their forbidden love blossoms, they run away. But their respective tribes found the couple in the Babinda Boulder and soon, Dyga was captured and taken away from Oolana. Oolana, knowing that she cannot be with the person she loved, throws herself to the deep waterhole of the boulders. 

Today, it seems like Oolana is still looking for her true love as there are stories of mysterious deaths of young men swimming in the creek. Our tourist guide told us that Oolana lures these young men into the waterhole where her spirit resides, and realising that the man was not the true love that she was looking for, she brings his body back to the rocks. Of all the deaths that occurred in the creek, all but one was a male victim. 

The mysteries of Babinda Boulders are still being told and a warning sign is erected outside the creek, warning of the dangers of the Boulders. Fortunately, there's a shallow waterhole near the Boulders which still has pristine and cool water. This waterhole is safe to swim in.

#gopro #goprophotography
One of the best ways to experience a place is from the skies. If you feel like splurging, a helicopter flight over Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef is a must-do when visiting Tropical North Queensland in Australia.
This is a popular swimming spot - and for good reason. Try to visit on weekdays and out of school hours for your best chance to beat the crowds. but even with them it's still a pretty awesome sight! #waterlust

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Stoney Creek Falls is one of the smaller more local swim spots and waterfalls near Cairns. Perfect place to chill out and cool down.

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Palm Cove showing a beach, a garden and tropical scenes

Palm Cove

Palm Cove se destaca por las maravillosas playas. Destina tiempo para visitar los puntos de interés de la zona como Palm Cove Beach y Vie Spa Palm Cove.

Palm Cove
Playa Trinity ofreciendo una playa, surf y vista panorámica

Playa Trinity

Los turistas que viajan a Playa Trinity hablan muy bien de las maravillosas playas. Si tienes más tiempo para recorrer, asegúrate de visitar Trinity Beach y Kewarra Beach.

Playa Trinity
Yorkeys Knob showing tranquil scenes and mountains

Yorkeys Knob

Yorkeys Knob se destaca por las playas, y puedes conocer puntos de interés como Playa de Yorkeys Knob y Club de golf Half Moon Bay.

Yorkeys Knob
Playa Clifton, Clifton Beach, Queensland, Australia ofreciendo montañas, un hotel de lujo o resort y golf

Clifton Beach

Clifton Beach se destaca por las playas. Puedes planificar un viaje a Centro comercial Clifton Village y Playa Clifton mientras estás en la ciudad.

Clifton Beach
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Manunda

Conoce Manunda y disfruta de las tiendas, los jardines y los spas. Te recomendamos que visites Anderson Street Conservation Park o Parques Cairns Esplanade Charles Street durante tu estadía.

Manunda
Holloways Beach

Holloways Beach

Las playas, los restaurantes y los jardines son algunas de las características más importantes de Holloways Beach. Te recomendamos visitar Playa de Yorkeys Knob o Holloways Beach mientras recorres la zona.

Holloways Beach
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
Del 6 mar al 7 mar, el precio por noche es de AR$ 161.435
AR$ 161.435
AR$ 177.579 en total
6 mar. - 7 mar.
impuestos y cargos incluidos
Hospédate en este hotel de lujo en Cairns. Aprovecha el desayuno, el servicio a la habitación y el gimnasio abierto las 24 horas. Nuestros huéspedes destacan ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1.001 opiniones)
Muy bonrito hotel y excelente personal lo que lo hace aún mejor. Cama cómoda y rápido servicio en cuanto a limpieza y alimentación. La ubicación es execelente. Volvería a alojarme allí sin pensarlo.

Enviada el 17 sept. 2025

Hilton Cairns
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St Cairns QLD
Del 18 mar al 19 mar, el precio por noche es de AR$ 154.649
AR$ 154.649
AR$ 170.114 en total
18 mar. - 19 mar.
impuestos y cargos incluidos
Hospédate en este hotel de lujo en Cairns. Aprovecha 2 restaurantes, el desayuno y el servicio a la habitación las 24 horas. Nuestros huéspedes destacan la atención ...
8,6/10 Excellent! (1.000 opiniones)
It was well, good price/quality reason

Enviada el 26 ago. 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
Del 29 mar al 30 mar, el precio por noche es de AR$ 193.084
AR$ 193.084
AR$ 212.392 en total
29 mar. - 30 mar.
impuestos y cargos incluidos
Hospédate en este hotel para familias en Cairns. Aprovecha el acceso a wifi gratis, 2 bares y el desayuno. Nuestros huéspedes destacan el desayuno y la atención ...
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Precio por noche más bajo encontrado en las últimas 24 horas para una estadía de una noche para dos adultos. Los precios y la disponibilidad están sujetos a cambios. Es posible que se apliquen más términos.
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

4 out of 5
3-11 Water Street Cairns QLD
Hospédate en este apart-hotel en Cairns. Aprovecha el acceso a wifi gratis, el estacionamiento gratis y 3 piscinas al aire libre. Nuestros huéspedes destacan ...
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

3.5 out of 5
23-51 Anderson Road Woree QLD
Hospédate en este apart-hotel para familias en Cairns. Aprovecha el acceso a wifi gratis, el estacionamiento gratis y 3 piscinas al aire libre. Nuestros huéspedes ...
9,4/10 Exceptional! (765 opiniones)
Mal servicio, no lo recomiendo.
wifi gratis dura 10min. después te quieren cobrar 15 dólares cada media hora. pésimo el servicio del hotel. la atención en el front desk, pésima, d mala gana. no volvería a este resort de ninguna manera.

Enviada el 1 ago. 2017

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
Drift Palm Cove

Drift Palm Cove

4 out of 5
Cnr Veivers Rd Williams Esp Palm Cove QLD
Hospédate en este apart-hotel de lujo en Cairns. Aprovecha el acceso a wifi gratis, el estacionamiento gratis y la ubicación sobre la playa. Nuestros huéspedes ...
Drift Palm Cove
Precio por noche más bajo encontrado en las últimas 24 horas para una estadía de una noche para dos adultos. Los precios y la disponibilidad están sujetos a cambios. Es posible que se apliquen más términos.

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