The Crystal Cascades is a
cascade waterfall
A waterfall is a point in a river or stream where water flows over a vertical drop or a series of steep drops. Waterfalls also occur where meltwater drops over the edge of a tabular iceberg or ice shelf.
Waterfalls can be formed in several wa ...
on the
Freshwater Creek in the
Far North region of
Queensland
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Location and features
The Crystal Cascades is located in a relatively unspoilt section of the upper Freshwater Creek, in the Redlynch Valley, west of
Cairns, with numerous waterfalls and swimming
waterholes popular with locals and tourists. The largest waterhole is sited alongside a sheer cliff which locals and tourists climb to jump into the adjoining deep waterhole. The most famous part of the cliff is called "No Fear" which is the highest perch from which to jump. In 2014 an 18yearold man drowned when he failed to resurface after slipping over the edge of the waterfall, while swimming in a restricted area.
See also
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List of waterfalls of Queensland
References
External links
Cairns Attractions Website
Waterfalls of Far North Queensland
Cascade waterfalls
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