Babinda: Australia's DEADLIEST Swimming Hole

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  • @21ED0
    @21ED0 2 місяці тому +221

    I'm 82 and grew up in Innisfail. The Boulders was our favorite swimming hole and Etty Bay our favourite beach. Thank you for this memory. I must go back. My Dad painted half those buildings you have shown and made his money from mildew. They were all painted cream then and should be again.

    • @LetsGo012
      @LetsGo012  2 місяці тому +23

      That’s great. Thanks for sharing your memories. 😀

    • @Darioros326
      @Darioros326 2 місяці тому +9

      @21EDO same here... great ol swimming hole along with a few others ...ettybay is our 10 day get away for the last 15yrs. Absolute shame the new owners can't get there shit together...fair dinkum useless

    • @simonspall91
      @simonspall91 2 місяці тому +8

      I went to both these places regularly when I lived in Innisfail. Also enjoyed going to Polly creek.

    • @jacquelinewillmington7763
      @jacquelinewillmington7763 Місяць тому +7

      Brilliantly documented, stunning scenery and excellent choice of music! ❤

    • @CairnsLobster
      @CairnsLobster Місяць тому +1

      @@simonspall91 Polly Creek. Haven't heard of that one.

  • @PaulMitchell-uj1uu
    @PaulMitchell-uj1uu Місяць тому +62

    It looks like the Strid in Yorkshire, that similarly has claimed many lives.

    • @Shimmy246
      @Shimmy246 Місяць тому +8

      I thought so too, even left a comment before reading yours. They both have those overhanging rocks and lethal currents.

    • @catsandcrafts171
      @catsandcrafts171 20 днів тому +5

      I live not far from Strid and it's first thing I thought. People just don't understand how deep and convoluted these narrow channels are. And the aeration is terrifying to me... the water is so much lighter than the body, and therefore we just don't float. It's such a hidden peril.
      Wish the Strid had Australian climate though. :D

    • @duncanbryson1167
      @duncanbryson1167 20 днів тому +1

      Only started watching and this is what jumped to mind.

    • @MrHistorian123
      @MrHistorian123 16 днів тому +2

      The Strid is reputed to have a 100% death rate, though I believe police divers have entered it from the bottom as a training exercise.

    • @kimwiser445
      @kimwiser445 7 днів тому +3

      I saw someone describe the Strid as a vertical river.

  • @stobbinsboy
    @stobbinsboy 4 дні тому +2

    Hey, a Yank here that did a fair amount of exploring and outdoor adventures in my day. Great little find. I like your style. No hype or gimmicks. I think I like you Down Underers. Thanks.

  • @christinewatters2879
    @christinewatters2879 Місяць тому +26

    That was a really interesting video thank you. I know I’m highly un
    Ikely to get to Australia, so it’s great to be able to experience it through your eyes.

  • @FredRose2001
    @FredRose2001 2 місяці тому +57

    Nice video without any body trying to sell me s-t, at Paronella Park there is a water turbine used to power the park, after the big flood it fell into disuse, it has been resurrected and again producing power agane, imagine in the 1920 having power from water. It’s worth a visit the whole area is so interesting.

  • @colindeer4908
    @colindeer4908 2 місяці тому +41

    Many thanks for this beautiful video. I'm so proud to be living in this sensual and beautiful part of Australia.

  • @MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS
    @MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS 2 місяці тому +73

    This is truly better than Getaway on TV ❤

    • @thegorn
      @thegorn Місяць тому +1

      But he doesn’t have Catriona Rowntree’s voluminous jugs

    • @1stSoultuner
      @1stSoultuner Місяць тому +4

      Agreed! 😊

  • @unsocialbutterfly5760
    @unsocialbutterfly5760 Місяць тому +33

    Great video, I enjoyed watching, thank you. I’m Australian, and I didn’t even know this place existed! Now I’m going to have to put it on my list of places to visit in my own country….one day.

  • @johnarmson9978
    @johnarmson9978 2 місяці тому +58

    she nearly got me, i slipped on the rocks don't know how, my legs just got pulled from under me, pulled me down to the edge of a huge rock,i used my whole body to stop me going over the side, i was shaking like a leaf getting out of there.. i was a young man of 21 at the time. (True story )

    • @LetsGo012
      @LetsGo012  2 місяці тому +12

      Wow. Glad you’re ok

  • @suesmith5381
    @suesmith5381 Місяць тому +14

    Hi! I live south of it and was up in the area and also did Paronella Park. An Aboriginal lady there told me she lived around there as a kid and swam in the water all the time and now no way she ever would get in. Lots of crocs now.

  • @Jmallard1
    @Jmallard1 Місяць тому +29

    FINALLY!) so awesome to have someone showcase the beauty of the INNISFAIL REGION. The township of Innisfail is a hidden gem. Lovely people and the amazing Art Deco buildings ( council needs to offer some sort of funding to shop owners to maintain the upkeep the painting and mould removal of these awesome buildings ). We bought a property in the STUNNING JUBILEE HEIGHTS RAINFOREST RANGES 10 mins outside innisfail. Amazing place to live and so close to everything you need! Love the comments of everyone who has watched this clip. GO INNISFAIL!!! A hidden GEM of coastal beauty and rainforest.

    • @RavenWolf11
      @RavenWolf11 Місяць тому +2

      Absolutely 💯 love my home here in the FAR NORTH. MAGIC.

  • @qwerkky
    @qwerkky 2 місяці тому +25

    Babinda is my mum's home town. Was nice and quiet back in the day with little infrastructure rough dirt tracks and few people about. Playboy even did an article on the Boulders and the story in the 1980's.

  • @lyrebird9749
    @lyrebird9749 Місяць тому +19

    Thanks for the drone footage. Great to be able to see this wonderful part of QLD without trying to risk my life 😀

  • @thomashourigan5797
    @thomashourigan5797 Місяць тому +7

    Thank you for a very interesting & informative show.Enjoyed watching this immensely.👍🏻😁

  • @heidialiceinwonderland
    @heidialiceinwonderland Місяць тому +4

    I just love channels like this! What a beautiful country we call home! Great footage! Subscribed! ☀️

  • @waldemarbehrendt5728
    @waldemarbehrendt5728 2 місяці тому +21

    .Hello, Beautiful areas, You tell wonderful and interesting stories about these places. I lived in Perth, Melbourne, and recently in Brisbane. This place is the best place to live for mature people like me and you. The situation got a bit complicated and I returned to Poland .I miss Australia very much. Regards, Waldemar

    • @LetsGo012
      @LetsGo012  2 місяці тому +7

      Cheers. Australia is a beautiful country 😀

  • @thepochade5992
    @thepochade5992 Місяць тому +14

    I lived for a short time in Innisfail and visited the boulders 46 years ago. Feels weird saying 46 years ago!! There were no fences at the boulders then. We just walked down onto the rocks but didn't dare go in.

  • @jaimesailor3153
    @jaimesailor3153 2 місяці тому +29

    Grew up in Mirrawinni
    The Boulders was our favourite swimming spot.
    Best memories ever.
    Loved watching this 😊
    I wish you safe travels.

    • @LetsGo012
      @LetsGo012  2 місяці тому +7

      Thanks. It’s a beautiful area 😀

    • @JohnRotten-g6t
      @JohnRotten-g6t Місяць тому +5

      This is a massive beat up. You can safely slide down the rocks and hundreds of people swim there.
      It’s pretty obvious where it’s dangerous.
      Crock of horse 🐴 💩

    • @aussiecath
      @aussiecath Місяць тому

      The spelling hasn’t changed again has it? I knew it as Miriwinni. From there I think it went to a double r. Now that?

    • @astingordon-cooke6633
      @astingordon-cooke6633 Місяць тому

      @@aussiecath Still Mirriwinni mate just a simple mistake I'm sure.

    • @Ash-db8ju
      @Ash-db8ju 13 днів тому

      ​@@JohnRotten-g6t I suppose that goes for the 21 people who have previously died there too? And for the other local waterways where 2 others died during Christmas period of 2024?? What a stupid comment.

  • @Aprilsraven629
    @Aprilsraven629 Місяць тому +49

    Hi not sure if anyone mentioned this but crocs swim up and down that coast line, they like lie in the shallows where the waters warm and calm or out deeper...and frequent the beaches at night so take a torch out and your sure to see there red eyes ....Paranella recently got slammed by storms so its not looking its best at present...I can attest 1st hand to the dangers of these rivers, I did my white water rafting guides training on the Tully, got sucked under a washing machine rock and had to be helped up barely breathing it can be very dangerous even it looks calm underneath its not...look but stay out

    • @There-Is-No-Virus
      @There-Is-No-Virus Місяць тому +7

      I was wondering about crocs at that beach.. thanks. I wonder if any signs are up.

    • @janlampert5688
      @janlampert5688 Місяць тому +3

      God created beautiful places in this part of the world, for sure. But! It is like a beautiful woman, you can watch it, but you can't touch it.

    • @wattsupinya72
      @wattsupinya72 Місяць тому +2

      Just Play It Safe !!!! DONT COME HERE!!!!

  • @RavenWolf11
    @RavenWolf11 Місяць тому +6

    Terry ld like to say how much l am enjoying your unique way of showcasing our beautiful Far North Queensland. You do a wonderful job of it.
    Thank you ❤

    • @LetsGo012
      @LetsGo012  Місяць тому +1

      Aww thanks so much. It’s a beautiful part of the world 😀

  • @MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS
    @MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS 2 місяці тому +19

    Congratulations on 5K plus Subscribers well deserved ❤🙏🍻🇦🇺

  • @cherylm2C6671
    @cherylm2C6671 27 днів тому +3

    Thank you for sharing your video. A recent class mentioned some hazards of low-head dams. The sign at 3:09 shows drowning machines I had no idea could exist. I learned from your video that seismic activity and wooded terrains can create efficient drowning machines in surface or underground watercourse areas, perhaps in weeks rather than centuries. Thank you again. Safe travels and Happy Returns!

  • @ellenfoster9764
    @ellenfoster9764 20 днів тому +3

    We have a similar spot, the Huntington Gorge in Richmond Vermont. Just below the falls, there are currents that pull you under. I think we are up to 30 deaths there. One death was a rescuer, who was trained and tied to a line, trying to get a body out. The current was so strong they absolutely could not pull him back out. It is also posted, parkin* is no5 allowed anywhere near the dangerous area, but people still go there.

  • @jennypatterson697
    @jennypatterson697 2 місяці тому +27

    Babinda boulders is a beautiful spot . Just use your commonsense. Read the sighns . ❤ so glad you show cased it

    • @DavidHannam-vm5xi
      @DavidHannam-vm5xi 29 днів тому

      Yep I slid down the rocks there whilst reading the sign about the curse never forget it

  • @jacksonspadepro2530
    @jacksonspadepro2530 Місяць тому +13

    My father passed recently after a long battle with parkinsons disease.
    My mum had never travelled but she has allways wanted to
    After seeing this randomly pop up on suggested videos, now I'm subscribed and this is DEFINITELY on our list early next year 👌
    We are gunna travel from Newcastle 👌
    Thanks for a great video and sharing some info!
    Can't wait!

    • @LetsGo012
      @LetsGo012  Місяць тому +1

      Firstly so sorry for your loss. That’s awesome that you’ve been inspired to travel. There are so many beautiful and interesting places in Australia. Enjoy 😀

  • @stevenknight8613
    @stevenknight8613 2 місяці тому +11

    Great vid mate. Really enjoying your content.

  • @bon9410
    @bon9410 27 днів тому +3

    Such a beautiful place. I have never been to Australia but it is a fascinating place. Thank you for sharing.

  • @Lyn4817
    @Lyn4817 Місяць тому +9

    The Innisfail area is well worth a visit, outside of Cairns to the south. Cairns is the tourist destination but further south is Townsville, it use to be referred to the working man's town. Townsville has a larger population to Cairns and doesn't get the same tourist destination promotion as Cairns does. Having lived in Townsville now for 18 years to date, the entire area from Cairns south includes Ayr, Bowen, Airlie Beach and MacKay. There is no better place to live if your can't tolerate col, wet, southern winters.

  • @donttellmeitsraining8160
    @donttellmeitsraining8160 Місяць тому +2

    Great production, interesting commentary and subject matter. Earned my sub. Looking forward to seeing more.

  • @Ashiquei
    @Ashiquei Місяць тому +17

    really enjoyed your video, thank you🙏

  • @annelizabethcarroll3396
    @annelizabethcarroll3396 29 днів тому +2

    I am so glad I stumbled across this video. Everything is just lovely. I'm an American living on the Oregon coast. So, I knew not a thing about this area. I appreciated you giving all that history. The castle is beautiful, and I like thinking about what it was there back the 30's. This has been a much needed escape from real world. Thank you.

  • @bobgarbett3229
    @bobgarbett3229 Місяць тому +1

    Great video! I’ve seen so many of yours already and they just seem to get better ( and all of them have been great!)

    • @LetsGo012
      @LetsGo012  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks so much 😀

  • @julzmusic8708
    @julzmusic8708 2 місяці тому +7

    What an amazingly well done video. Thoroughly enjoyed and would love to get there one day!

    • @LetsGo012
      @LetsGo012  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks so much 😀

  • @Currently-lostLAS
    @Currently-lostLAS Місяць тому +1

    What a beautiful place! I love the sounds in the background! Thank you for staying safe! Great video!

  • @mrstiffanyalexandrashain4489
    @mrstiffanyalexandrashain4489 29 днів тому +2

    Nice video! Thanks for sharing. Lots of great little moments to see in it.

  • @suzymcgregor3122
    @suzymcgregor3122 2 місяці тому +7

    Nice spot Terry 😀 thanks for another interesting video. Enjoy the Sun, Suzy

  • @Ken-er9cq
    @Ken-er9cq Місяць тому +8

    Some didn’t aim to go swimming, they walked on the rocks which can be extremely slippery, fell into the water, slipped under and drowned. It is lovely to visit but stay on the right side of the fence.

  • @SuperLisalis
    @SuperLisalis 29 днів тому +2

    Love, luck n laughter from England. Thankyou for this stunning beautiful video, awe struck I am.😊❤😊

    • @LetsGo012
      @LetsGo012  28 днів тому

      Glad you enjoyed it 😀

  • @curleyandbean
    @curleyandbean 10 днів тому

    Stuck in Boston on a cold, gray winter’s day and just was transported by this video. Well done sir ❤

  • @DomandGary
    @DomandGary Місяць тому +4

    I’ve been there twice many years ago,beautiful spot,nice to see an explanation as to why people drown instead of a nonsense curse

  • @HeleneWheatfield0549
    @HeleneWheatfield0549 Місяць тому +2

    Great travelogue; photography, commentary, features. I feel like I've just been up the far north!

  • @marthacoomber3188
    @marthacoomber3188 Місяць тому +10

    Used to stand under Little Mina Falls for hours at a time back in the 80s. Best hydro massage when the flow is right. No crocs back then. Great place❤

    • @rebeccamariscal8091
      @rebeccamariscal8091 29 днів тому

      Is there really Croc's. Do they have warning signs

    • @aspen3156
      @aspen3156 25 днів тому +2

      Wait, why was there no crocs 40 years ago??🤔

    • @LetsGo012
      @LetsGo012  25 днів тому

      Yes there are warning signs

    • @LetsGo012
      @LetsGo012  25 днів тому

      I’m no expert but my understanding is the croc population is increasing. The young males need to move further up river to establish their territory.

    • @kelrogers8480
      @kelrogers8480 8 днів тому

      Why is the population increasing? What's gone wrong to cause that? And what do these cross feed on if there's a population growth issue? Thks​@@LetsGo012

  • @farroaj1813
    @farroaj1813 27 днів тому +1

    This was a beautiful journey. Thank you so much for sharing.

  • @AusExplores
    @AusExplores 19 днів тому

    Nice informative video, will have to check out Babinda when I do my lap around Australia. Thanks for sharing!!

  • @crizzy8373
    @crizzy8373 Місяць тому +1

    Loved your background music and enjoyed the tour!

  • @petejitsuman9025
    @petejitsuman9025 Місяць тому +8

    So swimming at Etty Beach was safe? I think of stingers and crocs , thanks for this fabulous video , I just found this channel and planning to head back north fir a roadtrip.. cheers

    • @LetsGo012
      @LetsGo012  Місяць тому +4

      It was when I was there. It always pays to check on current conditions

  • @cameroncraw708
    @cameroncraw708 2 місяці тому +6

    Great video. Went swimming at Paranella park water hole 10 years ago Thx for showing us your video.

    • @LetsGo012
      @LetsGo012  2 місяці тому +3

      Thanks. I’m sure Paronella is fine. They’re just being cautious

  • @michaeldallimore8590
    @michaeldallimore8590 2 місяці тому +22

    Never knew about Babinda and certainly had no idea there was so much to see there. Thanks for the video.

    • @LetsGo012
      @LetsGo012  2 місяці тому +4

      It surprised me too. Lovely part of the world

    • @Odelle24
      @Odelle24 Місяць тому +3

      There's also the Nerada Tea Plantation, the best tea I've ever tasted.
      After being introduced to Nerada tea I have never drank any other tea.
      They were organic before it was even a thing.

  • @AusFeral23
    @AusFeral23 2 місяці тому +12

    That's where I proposed to the misses at paranella Park about 12 years ago

    • @Cons_Piracy_Theorist
      @Cons_Piracy_Theorist Місяць тому

      Do you regret it yet?

    • @AusFeral23
      @AusFeral23 Місяць тому +2

      @Cons_Piracy_Theorist Na not at all still killing it sounds like you got burnt

    • @Rexy888
      @Rexy888 Місяць тому

      😂😂​@@Cons_Piracy_Theorist

  • @vivnoname
    @vivnoname Місяць тому +5

    Certainly a beautiful part of the world. I live just 10 minutes north of Cairns and have visited these areas. I was lucky with Cassowary sightings, there was one in someone’s front yard along Bruce Highway, just before the Etty turnoff. We saw a mum and baby in the bush at the bend before entering the caravan park/shop area. People leave out large buckets of water for the Cassowaries outside their cabins and you can often see them drinking there. And lastly, a young man had brought his grandmother for lunch at the cafe on the balcony part, he had brought out her meal and gone back inside to get his. A Cassowary got up on the balcony and started helping itself to her meal. Chaos ensued and the Cassowary was chased from the balcony. Everyone had a great laugh and it was a cool experience. Thank you for your travelogue, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Happy travels. 🥰

    • @LetsGo012
      @LetsGo012  Місяць тому +2

      Great stories. Thanks for sharing 😀

    • @vivnoname
      @vivnoname Місяць тому

      @ 😀

  • @DC180
    @DC180 Місяць тому +4

    Great Vid, wow the boulders looks amazing yet scary, especially Devils Pool.

  • @mysticalsouls
    @mysticalsouls Місяць тому +8

    My friend Jay died at Paronella Park, it was the wet season and was flooding, 4am...our last jump off the bridge and Jay never resurfaced, they found him swallowed by the sand from the waist to his head, just his legs were sticking out, a freak occurence they said. Gosh I haven't thought about these memories for so long. Otherwise Paronella Park is a beautiful place.

    • @Luckyday69
      @Luckyday69 Місяць тому

      Just checking, did you mean 4pm? Or were you guys actually jumping off the bridge at 4am?!

    • @lauraarcher1730
      @lauraarcher1730 Місяць тому +1

      That’s horrifying!!

  • @buddaboomzie
    @buddaboomzie Місяць тому +3

    amazing video sir thank you for sharing with the rest of us, Incredible footage!

  • @bossdog1480
    @bossdog1480 Місяць тому +4

    Really good video. Quite professional.
    Crocs are really only in the tropical parts of Queensland. Never really had to keep my eyes peeled on the Goldie. 😁😁
    Had some pretty good weed back in Joe's time. lol He did a good job considering the logistics. Even after all this time the concrete doesn't seem to have too much spalling.

  • @bluewave7120
    @bluewave7120 22 дні тому +1

    Your style is first class mate Makes me think of Alby mangels back in the day

  • @Mong00se22
    @Mong00se22 Місяць тому +6

    Reminds me of Mossman gorge near Port Douglas. You can swim there. Beuatiful fresh cold clean water. Oh take me back to 1997.

  • @sandragilbert8875
    @sandragilbert8875 2 місяці тому +9

    You are one lucky guy, thanks so much I loved every minute you produced, really well presented plus gorgeous music. 😎🇦🇺✅

  • @comminsensevids9850
    @comminsensevids9850 Місяць тому +3

    Great Video TERRY. really interested in where you source your music. Especially at 11.45 mark. What is the name of that piece? Thanks and keep posting vids like this. Thanks. Loved every bit of it......

    • @LetsGo012
      @LetsGo012  Місяць тому +2

      Easy Now by Melanie Bell. I source my music from Epidemic Sounds

    • @comminsensevids9850
      @comminsensevids9850 Місяць тому

      @@LetsGo012 Thanks terry.Appreciate the info. Really enjoy Melanie Bell.

  • @colinr1960
    @colinr1960 2 місяці тому +15

    By the way, Babinda Bakery makes the BEST pies anywhere. Ever. Personal opinion, but one I hold strongly…😬😀😀😀

    • @LetsGo012
      @LetsGo012  2 місяці тому +2

      It was closed the day I was there unfortunately

    • @woofwoof9647
      @woofwoof9647 Місяць тому

      You Aussies carnt beat Kiwi Pies !!

  • @HumanimalChannel
    @HumanimalChannel Місяць тому +19

    New nightmare unlocked! Those boulder pools, what a horrifying way to die. Mainly 19, 21yos i noticed... full of bravado and looking to have intense experiences.
    We think we are invincible at that age, and not all of us make it.
    RIP the boulder rockpools people

    • @jx1659
      @jx1659 Місяць тому +1

      look up Bolton Strid in the U.K.

  • @GoodenuffCollective
    @GoodenuffCollective 2 місяці тому +7

    I just found your channel. How awesome.
    I miss FNQ. One day I'll get back there. Your channel is so cool. I look forward to binge watching the rest of your videos. I hope one day my channel will be as professional as yours.
    Awesome 🙏
    One happy new subscriber here. 😁🙏

  • @shotbychristo
    @shotbychristo 28 днів тому +2

    Absolutely stunning presentation 👌 👍

    • @LetsGo012
      @LetsGo012  28 днів тому +1

      Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @kyleb6236
    @kyleb6236 Місяць тому +5

    Crazy thing is I didn't know about that story. I was filming frogs at the time and the frog species I been looking for months was calling on the edge of the rapids late at night. It was a very eerie feeling like it was tempting me to go to the slippery edge. I didn't. Something felt off. Perhaps it was her spirit luring me?

  • @noradinneen1
    @noradinneen1 Місяць тому +1

    That is a beautiful video-country-side & coast are just fabulous. Have had 3 holidays up that way-2 in Noosa & 1 in Port Douglas. We did an all-day trip through the Daintree & back via Raimbow Beach. We started out in a 4WD then a boat up the river. Saw a beautiful green snake in the trees & lots of baby crocs sunning themselves on the rocks They looked very cute. We had a fabulous driver/ tour guide. There must have been about 6 of us & we all got on really well. Rainbow Beach was amazing. Towards the end of the day, we stopped for an ice-cream & saw a Cassowary strolling around. Talk about the icing on the cake! It was one of those perfect days which don't come along too often. Our guide was such a lovely man-he really made it for us. We had paid in advance but we gave him a good tip because he'd been so outstanding. From NZ.

  • @anthony7859
    @anthony7859 27 днів тому

    Wonderful presentation, thank you for creating and sharing. God bless.

  • @shotbychristo
    @shotbychristo 28 днів тому +3

    Stunning spot and very interesting.

  • @robrob5081
    @robrob5081 Місяць тому +4

    Was only a couple of months ago the water was almost touching that Suspension bridge. Was definitely a amazing sight.

  • @CarolKessler-p2z
    @CarolKessler-p2z 27 днів тому +1

    Interesting rock formations and the scenery is outstanding.

  • @robn02
    @robn02 28 днів тому +1

    That was so enjoyable, I had to watch it again!

    • @robn02
      @robn02 27 днів тому

      From Canada. But lived in Brunei once - the vegetation looks so similar. Even drove around in a Holden in the 70's.

  • @timlewis5096
    @timlewis5096 Місяць тому +8

    Also known for adding tap water to the rain gauge to try and win the golden gumboot award between, Tully, Innisfail and Babinda!!!

  • @cathybaldry7822
    @cathybaldry7822 Місяць тому +1

    I used to love in NQ. This gorgeous video has a definitely made me homesick

  • @AD31E
    @AD31E Місяць тому +1

    Great video. Babinda boulders is one of my favourite places on earth. It’s true, the underwater rock formations are dangerous. There are siphons between big boulders underwater that can suck you through and people can get stuck.
    I went there when I was 17, on that rare day there was literally no flow. We didn’t know about the dangers then. We swam upstream through a siphon and saw a log across the channel.
    Could definitely imagine the dangers of being sucked through that channel in the other direction and if the log was there it, the current would trap you against it

  • @lindarushton6502
    @lindarushton6502 20 днів тому

    Thanks for the video. Save me a drive from Mission Beach.! Its a stunning part of the world. Pity about all the rain!

  • @Jumbo-k4t
    @Jumbo-k4t Місяць тому

    Always like your videos very professional but you're always very humble and friendly good work

  • @rosco1pug
    @rosco1pug 2 місяці тому +3

    Great presentation. Well done!

    • @LetsGo012
      @LetsGo012  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks so much 😀

  • @RelaxingScenes-ForEverday
    @RelaxingScenes-ForEverday 28 днів тому +3

    This was a great video.

  • @loverlyme
    @loverlyme Місяць тому

    Really enjoyed this. Have wanted to visit this area, and Townville, for quite some time. Have already been to Cairns a couple of times and loved every bit of it (except the humidity!). Still a bit scared of Nth QLD- too many crocs in the rivers; and stingers at the beach; and killer plants! But I love how it looks. Will def look through the rest of your vids. This is the best way to armchair travel for someone who can no longer get out there for myself. Cheers!

  • @BradGryphonn
    @BradGryphonn Місяць тому +1

    10:07 You may mention it, but just in case you don't, Paronella had his own hydro power station, and the fountains in the scene at about 10 minutes were all gravity powered as well. I'm not sure if they still are, though.

  • @indikasamarathunga5565
    @indikasamarathunga5565 5 днів тому

    Thank you very much uploaded this I'm from Srilanka

  • @williamwinecoff1779
    @williamwinecoff1779 7 днів тому

    Wonderful video. This song about "daycruising," I cannot find the name or who recorded it short of subscribing to epidemicsound. There are many songs about cruising that pop up on a google search but not this one. A clue please?

    • @LetsGo012
      @LetsGo012  7 днів тому

      The song is Easy Now by Melanie Bell

  • @JennWatson
    @JennWatson 29 днів тому +1

    Absolutely stunning Australia thank you! 😊

  • @Tuberuser187
    @Tuberuser187 29 днів тому +1

    There is a section of water like this in the UK called "The Strid", the thing with the Strid is it really doesn't look inviting to swim in. The rocks are sharp, rough and slippy, the forest away from the river bed are the dark and creepy kind and the water is so dark brown from running down from the moors its almost black. The problem is its narrow enough to tempt people into trying to jump across it and failure could mean death, this looks really inviting, the green water, rocks a nice place to relax in the sun and the forest seems more full of life than creepy so I can see why people keep drowning there.

  • @rkclair1
    @rkclair1 23 дні тому

    Hello there - interesting video. Thank you for sharing it. We were trying to find that song at the 11:43 mark. Tried the link you included but couldn't find it. Do you recall the name of the group, by chance? Thanks for any help you can provide.

    • @LetsGo012
      @LetsGo012  23 дні тому +1

      The song is Easy Now by Melanie Bell

    • @rkclair1
      @rkclair1 23 дні тому

      Thank you! We wish you a Merry CHRISTmas! and... stay out of the Devil's Pool! (both physically and spiritually! :) ) (by the way, you look a lot like my father in law! who was a wonderful man :) )

    • @andrei-misterio
      @andrei-misterio 21 день тому

      ​@@LetsGo012thank you so much, i was trying to find out the name of the song also❤ wish you a peaceful christmas🥰

  • @christopherwebber3804
    @christopherwebber3804 Місяць тому +3

    Innisfail is famous for one other reason, it has the highest rainfall of any town in Australia. Best to go there during the dry season, not in January.

    • @louiseeckert1574
      @louiseeckert1574 Місяць тому +4

      Hey, NO !!!
      Tully has the highest rainfall !
      You put your garden sprinkler near the rain gauge.
      LouiseAustralia 🦘

  • @louisaklimentos7583
    @louisaklimentos7583 Місяць тому +5

    It is so sad that people ignore the warning signs .

    • @AD31E
      @AD31E Місяць тому

      Maybe they are locals and know what the risks are and what they are doing :)

  • @CairnsLobster
    @CairnsLobster Місяць тому +2

    Cool video mate. Interesting places you went to! Andre

  • @johnlombardo7816
    @johnlombardo7816 Місяць тому

    what a sight, yowza! thanks for sharing, majestic!

  • @Conceptualcreatures
    @Conceptualcreatures Місяць тому +1

    Awesome footage and info!

  • @1stSoultuner
    @1stSoultuner Місяць тому +2

    Great Presenter skills! 🤩

  • @maggiegill9451
    @maggiegill9451 Місяць тому

    Thank you so much for the video. very informative, god knows how many lives you have saved by posting this video. god bless.

  • @merewynyard5813
    @merewynyard5813 2 місяці тому +8

    Been to many of these area's 😊 FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND IS PARADISE..ANYONE WHO HAS THE OPPERTUNITY..ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SPOTS IN THE W🌎 ❤❤

    • @denisemoore6134
      @denisemoore6134 Місяць тому +2

      I live here. My whole 70 years. It's nice, just as long as you can survive the Summers.

  • @LaurieValdez-zk3dy
    @LaurieValdez-zk3dy 20 днів тому +1

    It sure looks inviting.

  • @mrityunjaya1520
    @mrityunjaya1520 Місяць тому

    Excellent video mate.

  • @TanyaStevens-o7m
    @TanyaStevens-o7m 2 місяці тому +5

    Awesome vid thanks for sharing

    • @LetsGo012
      @LetsGo012  2 місяці тому

      Thanks & you’re welcome 😀

  • @jx1659
    @jx1659 Місяць тому

    First time seeing you, new sub. Thank you from Canada

    • @LetsGo012
      @LetsGo012  Місяць тому

      Welcome aboard! Glad you found my channel

  • @lellamas2778
    @lellamas2778 16 годин тому

    i've been there!
    Camped over-night before climbing the nearby highest altitude mountain in the state of Queensland - Mt Bartle-Frere.

  • @lellamas2778
    @lellamas2778 15 годин тому

    FNQ (Far North Queensland) - especially Atherton Tableland - has so many amazing places to see.
    - unique remnants of ancient rainforest
    - majestic waterfalls
    - the highest altitude pub in Australia (ravenshoe)
    - a massive ancient fig tree
    - a natural spring with a carpet of fig tree roots growing over (barney's spring)
    - cold weather in the tropics (ravenshoe)
    - crystal clear lakes with perfect visability
    - rainforest to the beach (cape tribulation)
    - tropical fruit tasting (cape trib) AMAZING fruit

    • @LetsGo012
      @LetsGo012  12 годин тому +1

      It’s one of my favourite parts of the country. I made a video featuring most of those places. 😀

    • @lellamas2778
      @lellamas2778 6 годин тому

      @@LetsGo012 Did you find "Barney's Spring" ? Between Mareeba and Atherton. Just of the main road on the left - going to atherton.

  • @julieta7684
    @julieta7684 Місяць тому +1

    Beautiful, I was overcome when I went there, truly a gem !

  • @ehawolczecki8759
    @ehawolczecki8759 Місяць тому +2

    Lovely video.

  • @edwardhammond5582
    @edwardhammond5582 26 днів тому

    A great clip - thanks. Have to say, though, added to these dangerous currents, Noahs and crocs, I'm not sure I need to bring my togs.