Best detour ever
Driving 1900kms is exhausting, even with all the amazing sights to see along the way.
Deciding to take a break from the road I detoured inland to explore the waterfalls and swimming holes inland from the small coastal town of Cardwell.
Oh my gosh - best decision ever
Links to information about the area for your use
Where is it?
Cardwell is approximately 2.5 hours south of Cairns and 2 hours north of Townsville by car.
Blue water, why is the Cardwell Spa Pool blue?
The science behind the colour can get a little complicated but our team of geological experts suggest that the blue colour is from the chemistry of the rocks and water. Much of the water that flows to the creek comes from underground, where it picks up minerals from the sedimentary rocks, resulting in high levels of dissolved magnesium and calcium in the waters. Depending on the time of day and available sunlight, the colour can vary from a bright, baby blue to a more milky-blue colour.
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Do I recommend visiting here?
Yes yes yes yes yes!
I am most definitely visiting these waterholes again sometime in the future.
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