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Atherton
Queensland 4883 Australia
Emerald Creek, Dinden West Forest Reserve
Atherton,
Tablelands Area
Free Entry
Description
Emerald Creek rushes out of the rainforest-clad heights of the Lamb Range and down into open eucalypt woodland. Here the waters of the creek tumble over granite boulders, forming the picturesque falls that plunge into placid pools. Bottlebrush trees sprout from between the rocks, their red flowers giving a splash of colour to the scene in season. Smooth-barked water gums lean over the creek, the trunks of some interestingly twisted by the battering of floodwaters. Near the creek, look for dragonflies and damselflies. These captivating insects are a common sight around sunlit sections of the creek. You may even see the giant petalurid dragonfly, the largest dragonfly in Australia.
... morePicnic in the day-use area and cool down in the nearby creek. Follow the moderate 1.9 kilometre track to the falls through dry open forest characterised by eucalypts, acacias and grevilleas, with pandanus trees in the moister gullies. The track ends at a lookout that has views, not only of the falls, but also back along the valley and acrooss the northern Atherton Tableland.
Stay on the track and behind safety fences at all times.
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Facilities
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BBQ Facilities -
Public toilet -
Shaded Area -
Viewing Platform
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Walking Tracks
Activities
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Animal Watching -
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Mountain Biking -
Swimming -
Walking
Other Information
Pets Allowed:
Yes. Dogs are allowed but must remain on a leash.
How To Get There
From Cairns, take the Kennedy Highway towards Mareeba (60 kilometres). Just 3 kilometres before Mareeba turn left onto the signposted Tinaroo Creek Road. Follow Tinaroo Creek Road for about 3 kilometres and then turn left into Cobra Road. After 2 kilometres of bitumen the road is unsealed for the final 6 kilometres. This road is steep in places and can be boggy when wet. It is unsuitable for caravans and trailers.
Weather
The shady day-use area and a cool creek make Emerald Creek a nice place to visit year-round. The drier, cooler months of May to November are the best times but heavy rainfall can occur at any time. After rain the roads can be impassable and the water level in the creek can rise rapidly and without warning.
Free Entry
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