Stoney Creek Cottage - Rainforest Retreat with Waterfalls, Swimming Holes & Serenity

Rest and relaxation awaits at Stoney Creek Cottage with access to fresh water streams, waterfalls and swimming holes. A quiet location, hidden away in lush rainforest. A gentle stroll from the cottage to Barron Gorge National Park - a naturalist and bird watchers paradise.

But above all, the tranquil settings will leave you relaxed and recharged.

Stoney Creek Cottage is ideally situated to enjoy all that Cairns has to offer. If you're looking for rest, relaxation and rejuvenation this is the house for you. Enjoy a coffee on the deck in a quiet corner or a G&T by the pool - no matter your preference, serenity will surround you.

The great thing about Stoney Creek Falls Cairns is that there is a deep, swimming hole just minutes from the car park. To get here, cross the concrete footbridge and take the left track at the fork immediately after. Alternatively, you can also cross underneath the bridge and follow the shallow creek for about 3 minutes to the waterhole.

The swimming hole is wide and roughly 2 metres deep in the deepest section.
Although this is a great spot to swim and cool off, it can get very busy in summer, especially on weekends. Consider visiting early or on weekdays to avoid the crowds.

THE STONEY CREEK WALKING TRACK TO OLD WEIR FALLS

If the swimming hole is crowded, or you’d prefer a short hike to a larger, more secluded waterfall, then take the walking track to Old Weir Falls. This is accessed by taking the straight track from the footbridge fork leading up a wide, dirt track.

This track is the Stoney Creek Walking track, which after about 20-minutes reaches Old Weir Falls. This track follows the creek up the side of a rounded hill and finishes just above the waterfall.

There is a large fallen tree that rests just above the waterfall, framing it nicely. Old Weir waterfall itself cascades roughly 8 metres down a rocky face onto a sand-lined shore.

Although the water isn’t as deep here, it’s still a great place to cool down and enjoy the serenity. There is also a deeper swimming hole just above Old Weir, and a few more spots scattered along the track.

The biggest attraction to this accommodation is definitely the closer proximity to Stoney Creek Falls, as well as the walking tracks that come with it. It truly is a nature lovers paradise. You can stroll down to the start of the waterfalls in just a few minutes.

Public transport is a little tricky from this location, with the nearest bus stop being a 30 minute walk, so the best way to travel around Cairns is by car, to nip in and out of town, as well as to see the best the city has to offer.
Despite being secluded in lush rainforest, you also have Redlynch central shopping centre, just a few minutes drive from your accommodation. Here you will find Coles, a bottle shop, pharmacy, newsagents, as well as restaurants and fast food outlets.

Tours & Car hire

We also have an in-house travel agency, Cozie Travel, with local travel experts that have a wealth of experience booking a wide range of tours, both within Cairns and all over Australia.

We are more than happy to help with booking your trips and assisting with car rentals. We can probably answer any queries you might have in relation to tours and excursions, so do reach out to us - even if it’s just for honest advice!
Thank you for looking after this home and respecting the rules during your stay.

Check-In Form & ID: All guests are required to complete a check-in form and present valid ID upon arrival. This is for security and registration purposes. Please answer the pre-booking questions truthfully to ensure the space suits your needs, and carefully read the check-in instructions that will be sent before your arrival.

Please note that we provide a starter amenity kit that includes a few essentials for your convenience, but for longer stays, you may need to go shopping to re-stock.

Please remember that you are in a residential setting. We remind you to respect the neighbours by keeping noise to a minimum.

No Unregistered Guests: Only registered guests are allowed on the property. No unregistered visitors are permitted inside the property.

This property has a strict no party, no smoking, and no pet policy. Any breach will result in immediate cancellation or eviction.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM via self check-in with a key safe.

Check-out is before 10:00 AM. Unauthorised late check outs may incur a fee. Please follow the check out instructions sent to you and make sure you are familiar with where to leave your keys.

Guests may be charged for additional housekeeping if the property requires extra cleaning time.

Guests may be charged for replacing lost keys or fobs as well as a call out fee, if required.

Any smoking inside the property will result in charges to have the property professionally deodorised and furniture and carpets steam cleaned.

Cancellation Policy: Our cancellation policy is firm. We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to cover your trip in case of emergencies, illness, extreme weather, etc. Any refund requests outside of our cancellation policy will be declined. We are happy to provide documentation to your travel insurance company to help expedite your claim.

Thank you, and we hope you enjoy your stay!