Babinda Boulders


  • popular cool swimming and picnic area in the tropical rainforest in the foothills of Bartle Frere (Chooreechillum), at 1622m, Queensland’s highest mountain.
  • named for a series of huge outcrops of granite boulders found along the cool, clear water of Babinda Creek 
  • surrounded by lush tropical rainforest with a myriad of trees, ferns, vines, fungi, moss and lichen.
  • contains covered picnic areas, barbecues, children’s play equipment, toilets and changing rooms as well as plenty of open grassed areas.   
  • free camping area, suitable for tents, caravans or motorhomes, is close by.
  • sealed, well maintained walking track to view the Devil’s Pool and at the Boulders Gorge Lookout.
  • some restricted swimming zones. 
  • info signs with diagrams and information about fauna, flora and safety.

The Babinda Boulders Legend

Boulders Safety Report