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Josephine Falls & Babinda Boulders: Private Rainforest Day

Discover two of Tropical North Queensland's most spectacular natural secrets — the thundering cascades of Josephine Falls and the sacred, emerald gorge of Babinda Boulders. Lush, crowd-free and purely wild, this is the rainforest experience that most visitors to Cairns never find.

What to expect

Head south from Cairns through cane fields and jungle to Josephine Falls, where a short rainforest walk leads to a multi-tiered cascade pouring into a natural rock slide pool — swim in one of Queensland's most spectacular freshwater settings. Continue to the Babinda Boulders, a sacred gorge carved from ancient granite where the emerald creek winds between towering boulders draped in ferns. Your guide provides cultural context, picnic provisions, and full commentary throughout.

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Cairns Discovery Tours (official)
AUD 185–AUD 220 per adult (private/small-group, all transfers included)
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Good to know

Total journey is approximately 5–6 hours, making it ideal for ships with an all-aboard of 5 pm or later. Wear quick-dry swimwear and water shoes. Water levels at both sites vary seasonally — the operator will advise on swimming conditions at the time of booking.

Sail there

Luxury cruises that call at Cairns — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Oceania · Oceania Riviera
12 nights · calls at Cairns
from $2,850
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from $4,587
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Regent · Seven Seas Navigator
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from $4,899
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Oceania · Oceania Vista
15 nights · calls at Cairns
from $5,760
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