| Track
Summary |
| Track Name: |
Emerald Creek Falls |
Length: |
Short
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| Area: |
Tablelands |
Time: |
48 mins |
| Track Class: |
Graded Track |
Distance: |
2.00 km |
| Type of walk: |
Return |
Difficulty: |
Easy |
| Facilities |
 
 picnic tables toilets carpark |
| Activities
& Interests |
waterfall
swimming
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| Track Description |
 Emerald Creek Falls is perfect spot for a picnic, swimming and short walks up to the falls. The walk to the lookout begins near the carpark following Emerald Creek. There are a series of inviting rock pools along the trail if you wish to swim. A section of rapids formed by the crystal clear creek water cascading over large granite boulders is ideal for photography. This is a lovely area to visit in the end of the wet season when the flowering plants are radiant and colourful. The short one kilometre track leads to spectacular views back down the waterfall and across the Tableland.
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| How To Get There |
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The turn off to Emerald Creek Falls is signposted from the Kennedy Highway. Driving from Kuranda it is about 10 kilometres past the Davies Creek turn off and just 3 kilometres outside Mareeba. This is Tinaroo Creek Road. Follow it for about 3 kilometres to Cobra Road. Turn left here. In about 8 kilometres you will reach the entrance of the State Forest Park. The road is steep and not suitable for trailers or caravans. |
| Related Tracks |
- No related tracks listed.
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| More Information |
If you would like more information about Emerald Creek Falls:
Read the book 'Tropical Walking Tracks - Cairns and Kuranda' by Kim Dungey and Jane Whytlaw.
See Footloose Publications
See the DERM website page for Emerald Creek, Dinden State Forest
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