Cairns y Gran Barrera de Coral

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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.

Dónde alojarse en Cairns y Gran Barrera de Coral

Palm Cove showing a beach, a garden and tropical scenes

Palm Cove

Palm Cove es un barrio muy famoso por sus espléndidas playas. Te será imposible aburrirte por esta zona de Cairns gracias a lugares tan emblemáticos como Palm Cove Beach o Vie Spa Palm Cove.

Palm Cove
Playa Trinity que incluye surf, vistas panorámicas y una playa de arena

Playa Trinity

Quienes han estado en Playa Trinity hablan maravillas de sus espléndidas playas. Si tienes algo de tiempo para explorar la zona, no lo dudes, pásate por Trinity Beach o Playa de Kewarra.

Playa Trinity
Yorkeys Knob showing tranquil scenes and mountains

Yorkeys Knob

Yorkeys Knob es un barrio destacable por sus playas. Cuando estés en tu destino, puedes aprovechar para pasarte por atracciones cercanas, como Playa de Yorkeys Knob o Club de golf Half Moon Bay.

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

Clifton Beach

A los viajeros les encantan las playas de Clifton Beach. Cuando estés allí, puedes aprovechar para ver algunas de sus principales atracciones, como Centro comercial Clifton Village o Playa Clifton.

Clifton Beach
Holloways Beach

Holloways Beach

Las playas, los restaurantes y los jardines son algunos de los aspectos más notables de Holloways Beach. Cuando estés allí, aprovecha para acercarte a Playa de Yorkeys Knob o Holloways Beach.

Holloways Beach
Parque Parramatta

Parque Parramatta

Parque Parramatta es un barrio destacable por sus tiendas. Cuando estés en tu destino, puedes aprovechar para pasarte por atracciones cercanas, como Barlow Park o Cazaly's Stadium.

Parque Parramatta
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

4.5 out of 5
121-123 The Esplanade & Florence St Cairns QLD
El precio es de 102 € por noche del 18 mar al 19 mar
102 €
Del 18 mar al 19 mar
incluye tasas e impuestos
Quédate en este hotel de lujo de Cairns. Entre otras cosas, cuenta con 2 restaurantes, desayuno y servicio de habitaciones las 24 horas. Algunos aspectos que ...
8,6/10 Excellent! (1005 comentarios)
It was well, good price/quality reason

Comentario del 26 de ago de 2025

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

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
El precio es de 135 € por noche del 4 mar al 5 mar
135 €
Del 4 mar al 5 mar
incluye tasas e impuestos
Quédate en este hotel para familias de Cairns. Entre otras cosas, cuenta con wifi gratis, 2 bares con salón y desayuno. Algunos aspectos que los huéspedes destacan ...
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD
El precio es de 73 € por noche del 1 mar al 2 mar
73 €
Del 1 mar al 2 mar
incluye tasas e impuestos
Quédate en este hotel para familias de Cairns. Entre otras cosas, cuenta con wifi gratis, aparcamiento gratuito y 3 piscinas al aire libre. Algunos aspectos ...
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Precio más bajo por noche encontrado en las últimas 24 horas para una estancia de 1 noche y 2 adultos. Los precios y la disponibilidad están sujetos a cambios. Pueden aplicarse términos y condiciones adicionales.
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

4 out of 5
3-11 Water Street Cairns QLD
Quédate en este apartotel de Cairns. Entre otras cosas, cuenta con wifi gratis, aparcamiento gratuito y 3 piscinas al aire libre. Algunos aspectos que los huéspedes ...
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

3.5 out of 5
23-51 Anderson Road Woree QLD
Quédate en este apartotel para familias de Cairns. Entre otras cosas, cuenta con wifi gratis, aparcamiento gratuito y 3 piscinas al aire libre. Algo que los ...
9,4/10 Exceptional! (765 comentarios)
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.

Comentario del 1 de ago de 2017

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
Drift Palm Cove

Drift Palm Cove

4 out of 5
Cnr Veivers Rd Williams Esp Palm Cove QLD
Quédate en este apartotel de lujo de Cairns. Entre otras cosas, cuenta con wifi gratis, aparcamiento gratuito y un bar en la playa. Algunos aspectos que los ...
Drift Palm Cove
Precio más bajo por noche encontrado en las últimas 24 horas para una estancia de 1 noche y 2 adultos. Los precios y la disponibilidad están sujetos a cambios. Pueden aplicarse términos y condiciones adicionales.

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