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The [[Crystal Cascades]] is a relatively unspoilt section of [[Freshwater Creek, Queensland|Freshwater Creek]], with numerous waterfalls and swimming holes popular with locals and tourists. It is located in a section of the upper Freshwater Creek, in the [[Redlynch Valley]], west of [[Cairns]], in [[Far North Queensland]], [[Australia]]. |
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The '''Crystal Cascades''' is a [[Waterfall#Types|cascade waterfall]] on the [[Freshwater Creek (Queensland)|Freshwater Creek]] in the [[Far North Queensland|Far North]] region of [[Queensland]], [[Australia]]. |
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==Location and features== |
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The largest [[waterhole]] sits 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 to jump from. Numerous locals and tourists have died jumping off the cliff over the years.<ref>{{cite web |title=Irish tourist dies in diving accident |author= |url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200205/s550234.htm |date=8 May 2002 |publisher= ABC News Online |accessdate=29 August 2009}}</ref> |
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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 [[Depression (geology)|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", and is the highest perch from which to jump. In 2014 an 18{{endash}}year{{endash}}old male drowned when he failed to resurface after slipping over the edge of the waterfall, while swimming in a restricted area.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02-12/teen-missing-after-cairns-waterfall-plunge/5254158|title=Teen missing after Cairns waterfall plunge at Crystal Cascades|author1=Kim, Sharnie|author2=Shorey, Kier|work=[[ABC News (Australia)|ABC News]]|location=Australia|date=12 February 2014|accessdate=20 May 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cairnspost.com.au/news/cairns/family-and-friends-fear-the-worst-following-accident-at-crystal-cascades-in-cairns-yesterday/story-fnjpusyw-1226824413074|title=Family and friends fear the worst following accident at Crystal Cascades in Cairns yesterday|author1=Uhr, Grace|work=[[The Cairns Post]]|date=12 February 2014|accessdate=20 May 2014}}</ref> |
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thats not true one or two tourists have died doing back flips off the segment called no fear. |
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* [[List of waterfalls of Australia#Queensland|List of waterfalls of Queensland]] |
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and also it is not the largest water hole but the deepest is true. |
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the water has a strange purple colour and scientists are still trying to decipher a cause. the theory is that a gwinkin (aboriginal boogie man) is home to this area. Scientist are considering all possibilities however are yet to form an opinion. |
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*[http://www.cairnsattractions.com/a_crystal-cascades.html Cairns Attractions Website] |
*[http://www.cairnsattractions.com/a_crystal-cascades.html Cairns Attractions Website] |
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*[http://www.marinedomaindiving.com/picpages/cairns_crystal.htm Pictures Page] |
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Latest revision as of 01:26, 4 August 2024
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| Standort | Far North Queensland, Australia |
| Coordinates | 16°57′42″S 145°40′46″E / 16.96167°S 145.67944°E |
| Typ | Cascade |
| Watercourse | Freshwater Creek |
The Crystal Cascades is a cascade waterfall on the Freshwater Creek in the Far North region of Queensland, Australia.
Location and features
[edit]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", and is the highest perch from which to jump. In 2014 an 18–year–old male drowned when he failed to resurface after slipping over the edge of the waterfall, while swimming in a restricted area.[1][2]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ Kim, Sharnie; Shorey, Kier (12 February 2014). "Teen missing after Cairns waterfall plunge at Crystal Cascades". ABC News. Australia. Retrieved 20 May 2014.
- ^ Uhr, Grace (12 February 2014). "Family and friends fear the worst following accident at Crystal Cascades in Cairns yesterday". The Cairns Post. Retrieved 20 May 2014.
External links
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