Stoney Creek Falls Cairns - waterfall and swimming hole

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Stoney Cairek Falls Cairns is a popular waterfall hiking trail and a bathing hole that is easy to reach from Cairns. Visitors have the opportunity to take a short picturesque walk to the Old Weir Falls or to take a refreshing bath in the swimming hole near the parking lot.

Are you looking for a quick, refreshing freshwater bathing area to defy the heat of Cairns? I covered you. Stoney Creek Falls Cairns is one of the nearest seaside resorts in Cairns and one of the easiest to achieve.

No matter whether you want to take a short bathroom or a short hike to the Old Weir Falls, Stoney Creek is an excellent natural goal near Cairns.

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Stoney Creek Falls Cairns-where is that?

Stoney Creek can be reached via a short, 20-minute drive from Cairns CBD via the Western Arterial Road. You have to turn onto the Stoney Creek Road (Kamräna) that leads through the rainforest to the parking lot.

From here the path on the right side is clearly visible and immediately leads to a concrete pedestrian bridge, where you can go to the nearby swimming hole or continue on the Stoney Creek hiking trail to the Old Weir Falls.

Did you know that the Stoney Creek parking lot is the starting point for the viewing path Glacier Rock and is only 15 minutes' drive away from the Fairy Falls and the Crystal Cascades?

Relatives: Windfalls | Hartley’s Creek falls

Stoney Creek waterfall and swimming hole

Everyone knows that it can get hot in Cairns! It is therefore not difficult to understand why Stoney Creek has become such a local favorite.

Stoney Creek swimming hole

The great thing about Stoney Creek Falls Cairns is that there is a deep swimming hole from the parking lot.

To get here, cross the concrete pedestrian bridge and take the left path immediately afterwards. Alternatively, you can also cross under the bridge and follow the shallow stream for about 3 minutes to the water point.
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The swimming hole is wide and at the lowest point about 2 meters deep.

Although this is a great place for swimming and cooling, it can get very crowded in summer, especially on weekends. Consider an early visit or on weekdays to avoid the crowds.
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The Stoney Creek hiking trail to the Old Weir Falls

When the swimming hole is overcrowded or you prefer a short hike to a larger, more remote waterfall, take the hiking trail to the Old Weir Falls. You can reach this by taking the straight away from the fork of the pedestrian bridge, which leads a wide, unpaved path. Alt = “Stoney Creek Falls Cairns”>
This path is the Stoney Creek Walking Track, which reaches the Old Weir Fall after about 20 minutes. This path follows the stream up the side of a rounded hill and ends directly above the waterfall.

There is a large fallen tree that rests directly above the waterfall and frames it nicely. The Old Weir waterfall itself falls about 8 meters above a rock wall down on a sand-lined shore.
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Although the water is not so deep here, it is still a great place to cool off and enjoy the calm. There is also a deeper swimming hole directly over Old Weir and a few other places that are scattered along the route.
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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 this short driver was helpful to visit Stoney Creek Falls Cairns (Old Weir Falls) in planning their Cairns adventures.

More free waterfall leaders in Cairns can be found in the following list. I recommend reading this Cairn's waterfall leader or this Cairns hiking guide so that you can find more waterfalls and natural paths near Cairns.

Book: Epic Wildlife, Rainforest, Waterfall Trip from Cairns

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