Isabella Falls Cairns - Complete Guide

Isabella Falls Cairns - Complete Guide

Hidden in the rear part of a local suburb is one of the best hidden waterfall jewels near Cairns; Here is the full travel guide for visiting Isabella Falls Cairns, just 20 minutes from the CBD.

Isabella Falls has long been a local insider tip that is only known as a few as an excellent waterfall and swimming hole, which is only a stone's throw away from Cairns.

The Isabella Falls may not be as impressive as other Cairns waterfalls such as the Nandroya Falls or the Barron Falls. However, the fact that you most likely have everything for yourself is a great advantage for those who want to be away from the leaked paths.

There is also a steep rope climb to achieve the upper waterfall level, which makes it a great micro adventure near the city.

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Where is Isabella Falls?

Isabella Falls is in the back of Edmonton, about 19 km or 20-25 minutes by car from Cairns.

I marked the exact position of the waterfall on the map below so that you can find it easily.

Directions to the Isabella Falls of Cairns

drive from Cairns on the Bruce Highway A1 to the south and follow the signs to Edmonton. Your first street on the right leads to the Mill Road, which you have to follow through the two roundabouts before turning left onto the Walker Road. Follow this street around the curve until it goes into the Rainforest Road and then to the Waterfall CL.

Parking everywhere on Waterfall Cl. You can find the starting point of the hiking trail to the Isabella Falls on the right side of the dead end, displayed by a sign with the inscription "Pathway".

If you do not have your own vehicle, it is a bit difficult to achieve. I would recommend renting a cheap car in Cairns or taking part in a full -day waterfall tour instead.

Connection: Crystal Cascades Cairns-swimming hole and waterfall leader

Isabella Falls Track and the waterfall levels

The lane is a clear, worn out track, which follows the stream flow from the upper levels of the waterfall. Expect about 20 minutes on foot and through root crawls to reach the top level.

There are several levels at Isabella Falls, each offering a relatively small waterfall and flat pools for swimming.

The first swimming hole is just under a meter deep, but it is a great place to hang out and take a shower under the refreshing stream of the waterfall.
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Right around the corner is a second waterfall that whizzes down a vertical wall. There is no deep swimming hole here, so I would recommend climbing the eroded slope on the left side, which leads to the upper level of Isabella Falls.
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This route is very steep and requires a little root crawl. Some local legends have secured some ropes to help them on the way to the waterfall.
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Be careful when you bring children with you, this section is steep and it looks as if the outer sections have been collapsing for some time.

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Upper waterfall level

The upper level of Isabella Falls Cairns is a three -stage waterfall that I would say that it is almost 50 meters high. The current was gently during my visit, but I could imagine that this waterfall would pump after a heavy downpour, which would make the climb really dangerous.

As soon as you have reached the upper level, you can hang out and enjoy the view under the waterfall or climb up on the right side to find a flat pool in the middle section.
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The upper section is more exposed because it lies above the majority of the tree ceiling below.

Cairn's accommodation guide-where to spend the night

Are you planning a trip to Cairns and wonder where you should settle? Below I listed some of the best options near Cairn's Esplanade. I also wrote a comprehensive accommodation guide for Cairns and a comprehensive accommodation leader for Port Douglas.

Crystalbrook Riley - if you are looking for luxury and location, the Crystallrbook Riley is unbeatable. This is the best 5-star resort in Cairns and offers absolutely everything you expect from a Crystalbrook resort.

TIP: Definitely go to Rocco’s Bar on the top of the Crystalbrook Riley to enjoy a great view over Cairns!
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Rydges Resort-This hotel offers an excellent price-performance ratio for an epic stay at a decent price! The location is perfect, near the Esplanade and has three swimming pools, two tennis courts, a whirlpool, a fitness center and even a award -winning restaurant.
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Fitzroy Island Resort - if you prefer to stay on one of the picturesque islands of the Great Barrier Reef, you are exactly right in the Fitzroy Island Resort. While you can take a day trip here, I strongly recommend spending the night so that you have more time to explore the reef, the coral beaches and the hiking trails in the rainforest.
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Gilligan’s backpackers-the best backpacker option for a great atmosphere in Cairns is Gilligan’s Backpackers. This is because this has a swimming pool, air conditioning, a complete kitchen and a great common area to meet other travelers.

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More Cairn's waterfall leader

I hope that you found this travel guide to visit Isabella Falls Cairns. You can find more Cairns blogs in this full list of activities in Cairns or in this comprehensive Cairns waterfall leader.

In the following list you will also find other Cairns waterfall blogs. Enjoy!

My camera and photo equipment

• Mirrorless camera: Canon R5
• drone: DJI Mavic Pro 2
• 360-degree action camera: Insta360 One X2
• landscape lens: Canon RF 15-35 mm f/2.8l
• all-round lens: Canon RF 24–105 mm f/4L
• telephoto lens: Canon RF 100–500 mm f/f/4.5–7.1 l
• Long action rod: Insta360 Invisible Pole (Bullettime)
• landscape lens filter: Hoya Circular Polarizer
• camera backpack: F-stop Tilopa
• Favorite photo accessories: Peak Design Capture Clip

A list of my recommended photo equipment (including what I use and why) can be found in my guide for camera equipment for the trip.

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