What hotels are near Emerald Creek Falls?

Hotels near Emerald Creek Falls: (6.95 km) Jackaroo Motel (2.70 km) Trinity Plains Tourist Park (3.54 km) Ringers Rest RV Park Bush Camp (6.10 km) Mareeba Motor Inn (6.17 km) Tropical Travellers Park Mareeba View all hotels near Emerald Creek Falls on Tripadvisor

What restaurants are near Emerald Creek Falls?

Restaurants near Emerald Creek Falls: (5.11 km) Emerald Creek Ice Creamery (7.48 km) Coffee Works (Mareeba) (7.91 km) Gateway Hotel (7.77 km) Dino's europa deli (8.12 km) Baba Curry View all restaurants near Emerald Creek Falls on Tripadvisor

Emerald Creek Falls: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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“DO NOT MISS THIS SPOT!”

Aug. 2022

Follow the blue arrows over boulders to the top lookout.

“Picturesque waterfall”

Aug. 2022

Visited the Emerald Creek Falls and took the upper track to the lookout.

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LisaD

Coppabella, Australia795 contributions

DO NOT MISS THIS SPOT!

Aug. 2022

Wow, what a gorgeous spot. I could have spend hours here.
The walk got a little scary in parts as it's prime snake territory, but absolutely worth the walk.

Plenty of beautiful spots to have a swim. (be wary of currents in some spots) Little falls, big falls. Follow the blue arrows over boulders to the top lookout. Definitely worth it. I didn't even bother going to the bottom pools due to the extremely thin pathways that lead you off the main pathway.

Public toilets at the car park area bottom which is at the base of the walk. There is a fair few stairs to the lookout and uncovered most of the walk so early morning is advised if just viewing the falls.

Written 3 September 2022

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Jo4Melbourne

Melbourne23 contributions

Picturesque waterfall

Aug. 2022 • Couples

Visited the Emerald Creek Falls and took the upper track to the lookout. It’s a picturesque spot. Walking time around 40 mins return.

Written 9 August 2022

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Minesh S

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a must visit and its free!!

Jul. 2022

A nice walk that will lead you to a wonderful falls under which you can stand.Nice fresh clean water pools that you can dip/swim in.Highly recommended for a half day out,

Written 1 August 2022

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LMax101

Orange, Australia20 contributions

Stunning spot!

Jun. 2022 • Couples

Photos don't do it justice.

Deceptively ordinary approach to what are stunning and accessible waterfalls over incredibly large rocks.

Take your swimmers as you will want to swim in these picturesque waterholes.

Written 4 June 2022

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Kris M

Coolangatta, Australia181 contributions

Well worth a visit. Pack your swimmers.

Apr. 2022 • Friends

Loved the Emerald Creek that forms swimming holes as well as little rapids. Suitable for all ages. The road in can be a little rough. So take a bit of care. There is plenty of shade around the creek.

The walk up to the Emerald Creek Falls is well maintained and requires moderate to good fitness. The views from both the top and bottom viewing areas are beautiful. Take your hat and water as I got really hot but it’s really worth the walk and climbing over rocks.

Written 4 April 2022

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Jonique Life

Australia2,521 contributions

Emerald Creek Falls

Sep. 2020 • Couples

There is a car park at the bottom, 2.5km return walk, 2 trails that branch off in the middle. Lookout at the top, swimming hole at the bottom which is stunning. It is a dirt path and steps so make sure you have proper shoes on!

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Written 20 April 2021

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CairnsOne

Biboohra, Australia237 contributions

Worth the visit

Mar. 2021

Beautiful Falls.
Choice of numerous swimming spot, carpark, half way or go all the way to the top.
Road to the car parking area is unsealed.
Well worth a look and cool swim

Written 17 March 2021

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Sammullins1

Ipswich, Australia90 contributions

Pretty as a picture

Aug. 2020 • Couples

Lovely short walk in to a wonderful water fall. At the car park 2 steps away from the creek and then walk up the short track to the water fall. Drive in is dirt but not to ruff. Would visit again if we were up this way.

Written 14 August 2020

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Leo De Sousa

Brisbane, Australia93 contributions

Magical

Jun. 2020

Just beautiful. Take the “bottom of falls” track and you’re there in 10 minutes. So many swimming spots to choose from and the rock formation is just awesome giving you plenty of privacy for a romantic visit or bring the kids. Being a towel and an early with food because once you’re here you won’t want to leave. Yes the road condition unsealed but I still give it a 5

Written 29 June 2020

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Jess Ka

Cairns, Australia119 contributions

Outback waterfall

Jan. 2020 • Friends

Beautiful out of the way waterfall which is so worth the bumpy trip over the dirt roads. There’s a hike which takes you to the base of the waterfall or the very top for a gorgeous view. There are about 4 or 5 flights of stairs and the hike takes about 45 mins with a rest at the top for photos. There’s a beautiful array of colours to admire along the hike as the waterfall pours out over beautiful boulders full of different colours and then there’s the enormous black volcanic rocks along the hike as well as the backdrop of the green trees. A very pleasant spot with plenty of spots to take a dip without the worth of any crocs or stingers.

Written 11 January 2020

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