Behana Gorge
Take a hike into the famous Cairns pyramid mountain to Behana Gorge: Cairns water supply that flows heavily 365 days per year with no intermission. Behana Gorge is what locals call "The Cairns Hike in Paradise" and is that perfect vision of scenery that you are looking for on your holiday to Cairns Australia. Grab your runners, your bathers, comfortable walking shoes, a water bottle and off you go! The beauty of Behana Gorge begins with a breathtaking 45 minute hike up the mountain. The atmosphere is so peaceful and gives such a quiet relaxed view of the rainforest away from the mass tourist crowds. Be sure to take time to look around at the array of wildlife including large goannas that live in the area. There are many small creeks and waterholes that you will notice along the walk but get ready for what's to come next. Soon enough, in plain sight you will be exposed to the perfectly painted picture of white water rapids, waterfalls and calm freshwater swimming holes.
Escape the North Queensland heat and take the plunge into the freshwater and even swim into the bottom of the waterfalls. The area is perfectly divided into areas that are well shaded and others that are beaming with sunshine. The whole gorge is lined by boulders where cliff diving becomes an option for the adventurous. Take a moment to relax, close your eyes and listen to the wildlife, the sounds of the forest along with the mystic waterfalls flowing and you will know that you are in paradise.
The hike back is much easier and is 95% downhill. The time on the hike back flies before your eyes and soon enough you are back at the car park. This is the perfect holiday hike in terms of length, distance and above all for the magic and beauty of Behana Gorge, Cairns North Queensland.
Getting There From Cairns Airport
- Head South Towards Cairns
- Turn Right on to Bruce Highway
- Travel 29.5km
- Turn Right on to Behana Gorge Rd
- Travel 2km (portions gravel)
- Car park by gated entrance