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Outdoors Redlynch, Cairns

Crystal Cascades

An outdoor spot in Redlynch, Cairns, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Crystal Cascades in Redlynch, Cairns
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Why go

Rainforest creek with clear swimming holes 20 minutes from the city.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Cairns, alongside 3 activities, 2 outdoor spots and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Kuranda Scenic Railway, 11 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Redlynch
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Cairns, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Kuranda Scenic Railway

    Heritage train climbing the Barron Gorge to the rainforest village of Kuranda.

    Activity · 11 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Rusty's Markets

    Weekend produce market with tropical fruit, local coffee and food stalls.

    Shopping · 11 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

    Free saltwater swimming lagoon on the waterfront, with lifeguards and lawns.

    Outdoors · 11 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Reef Magic Cruises

    Fast catamaran to a pontoon on Moore Reef for snorkeling, diving and a semi-submarine.

    Activity · 12 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Green Island

    Coral cay 45 minutes from Cairns with rainforest, snorkeling and glass-bottom boats.

    Outdoors · 12 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Ochre Restaurant

    Marina restaurant whose menu uses more than 30 Australian native ingredients.

    Food · 12 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Crystal Cascades is a stop on our Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Cairns

Crystal Cascades is our only outdoors pick in Cairns; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Cairns guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Cairns run from 25°C in July to 32°C in December; February is usually the wettest month. For Crystal Cascades itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Cairns from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Cairns weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Redlynch Intake Rd, Redlynch QLD 4870, Australia
Coordinates
-16.96196, 145.67972
Destination
Cairns, Queensland

Crystal Cascades: quick answers

How much time do you need at Crystal Cascades?

Plan on about 2 hours at Crystal Cascades. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Crystal Cascades?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Swim only in the marked pools; flash floods can occur after rain.

Is Crystal Cascades free?

Yes, we list Crystal Cascades as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Crystal Cascades?

Crystal Cascades is at Redlynch Intake Rd, Redlynch QLD 4870, Australia. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Crystal Cascades?

Crystal Cascades appears on Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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