For your own safety, jumping and diving from the waterfall is strictly prohibited.
Tucked away in Conway National Park near Palm Grove in the Whitsundays, Cedar Creek Falls offers a short yet rewarding walk into a pocket of Queensland’s tropical beauty. This 200-metre return track is classified as Grade 2 and typically takes around 15 minutes to complete, but most visitors linger far longer. With its tranquil atmosphere and inviting waterhole, it’s easy to lose track of time here.
The falls flow into a clear, cool pool surrounded by rocky cliffs and bushland, offering a serene setting for a mid-morning swim or a lazy afternoon picnic. While the waterfall is picturesque throughout the year, it’s especially captivating after rainfall, when the cascade spills energetically over the rocks, amplifying the natural soundtrack of the forest. Shaded by tall trees and framed by native vegetation, the area feels a world away from the busy coastal towns nearby.
It’s not just the water that draws people in. The surrounding environment hums with life, colourful butterflies flit between wildflowers, birds call from the treetops, and the scent of eucalyptus lingers in the air. Whether you’re visiting with family, friends, or taking a solo moment to unwind, there’s a calming energy to the place that makes it more than just a swimming spot.
Although the walk is short and suitable for most fitness levels, the rocky terrain can be uneven in places, so sturdy footwear is a good idea. And while it may be tempting, jumping or diving from the falls is strictly prohibited for safety reasons. Cedar Creek Falls doesn’t need daredevil antics to impress, its natural charm does all the work.
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Total distance: 194 m
Max elevation: 44 m
Min elevation: 39 m
Total climbing: 9 m
Total descent: -9 m
Getting to the trailhead: Conway National Park.
Cedar Creek Falls is located on Cedar Creek Falls Road in Palm Grove, roughly halfway between Airlie Beach and Proserpine. It’s an easy drive, around 30 kilometres from Airlie Beach and 20 kilometres from Proserpine, making it a convenient option for a relaxed day trip. The journey takes you through scenic countryside with rolling cane fields and wide-open landscapes, offering a peaceful and visually rewarding approach.
When you arrive, the falls are just a short walk from the parking area, requiring no strenuous effort to reach. Whether you’re coming from the coast or inland, access is simple and the natural setting at the end of the drive makes it well worth the trip.
Closest towns to this walk: Airlie Beach, Bowen, Cannonvale, Hamilton Island, Jubilee Pocket, Proserpine, Shute Harbour
Conway National Park spans approximately 75km of coastline, taking in the entire Cape Conway peninsula. The park includes the rainforest-clad Conway Range, which protects the largest area of lowland tropical rainforest in Queensland outside Tropical North Queensland. Hoop pines grow on coastal ridges and in damp gullies, emerging above the rainforest canopy. Rugged, steep, rocky cliffs provide a spectacular 35km-long backdrop to the Whitsunday Passage and islands.
Dry vine thicket, mangroves, open forests with a grasstree understorey, paperbark and pandanus woodlands, and patches of lowland rainforest with twisted vines grow in the park. It is home to 2 of Australia's mound-building birds, the Australian brush-turkey and the orange-footed scrubfowl.
Rising steeply behind busy coastal settlements, the Conway Range appears impenetrable. Through climate fluctuations over tens of thousands of years, the rainforest has persisted here, providing a continuous refuge for wildlife.
The park's vegetation is very similar to that on the Whitsunday islands because thousands of years ago the sea level rose, drowning coastal valleys and creating the islands. For thousands of years, the Ngaro and Gia people roamed these forests, harvesting riches of the land and the adjoining sea country. Today the adjacent waters are protected in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
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AWTGS represents easy walking tracks that offer a slightly more challenging experience compared to Grade 1. Similar to Grade 1, no prior bushwalking experience is required. The track surface is typically hardened or compacted and may have gentle hill sections or occasional steps. The total distance of a Grade 2 walk is typically no greater than 10 kilometers. These walks are still suitable for families with a bit more experience or those seeking a gentle introduction to some inclines.
Plan ahead and hike safely! Carry enough water, pack layers for changing conditions, and bring safety gear like a torch, PLB, and reliable communication device. Check official sources for trail updates, closures, and access requirements, and review local weather and bushfire advice. Most importantly, share your plans with someone before you go. Being prepared makes for a safer and more enjoyable hike! Stay Safe, Explore More, and Always #ExploreSafe.
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1 Review on “Cedar Creek Falls (200m)”
Beautiful spot to head on a hot day. It’s only a short walk but we also had fun walking above the falls and swimming in the upper pools. They were a lot quieter than the main falls where there was around 50 people swimming. Some idiots jumping off the falls too.