About Cedar Creek Falls
Cedar Creek Falls is a seasonal waterfall near Palm Grove and Woodwark in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, about 30 km north-west of Airlie Beach. Set within open eucalypt forest near Conway National Park, it features a broad rock face and a large freshwater swimming hole at its base. The falls flow most impressively after wet-season rain and are a popular day-trip destination for swimming, picnicking and photography.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a natural bush setting accessed via a short walking track from a sealed car park. The site centres on a wide, stepped rock face that cascades into a large swimming waterhole surrounded by eucalypts and tropical vegetation. Facilities include a viewing area above the falls, picnic tables and toilets. There is no lifeguard service and water flow is highly seasonal, ranging from a strong cascade after rain to a trickle in dry periods.
Key highlights
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Broad cascade waterfall flowing over a stepped rock face into a large natural swimming hole
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Scenic bushland setting near Conway National Park
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Designated swimming area at the base of the falls when water levels and conditions permit
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Short walking track and elevated viewing platform overlooking the falls
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Popular photography spot especially after wet-season rainfall
Culture & Context
The area lies within the traditional lands of the Ngaro and Gia peoples of the Whitsunday region
Route
| By air | Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport (Proserpine) then drive via Bruce Highway and Conway Road to Cedar Creek Falls Road |
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| By train | Nearest long-distance rail access is at Proserpine Railway Station, then road transfer to the falls |