About Cedar Creek Falls
Cedar Creek Falls (sometimes known as just Cedar Falls) was our waterfalling excuse to explore the famously beautiful white sand islands and reefs of the Whitsundays.
Unfortunately, seeing this waterfall perform requires a bit of serious timing and/or luck, especially if you intend to see it during the Dry Season (which is when it’s best to visit the Whitsunday Islands).
Case in point, this waterfall did not flow at all (or at least barely trickle) during our visit in May 2008.
However, when we came back in early July 2022 (which is supposed to be Dry Season), this waterfall had some appreciable flow even though it had been raining heavily for several consecutive days.
The unseasonable rains on my second visit was the result of a back-to-back La Nina pattern (it ultimately did a rare triple-dip, which may be induced by Global Warming and Climate Change).
Of course, if you really want to maximize your chances of seeing this waterfall flow, you’ll want to be here during the Wet Season (Australian Summer).
However, that also coincides with the increased likelihood of encountering some fatally-poisonous organisms of the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem (e.g. box jellyfish, Irukandji jellyfish, blue-ringed octopus, etc.).
It’s also when there’s fewer sunny days, where overcast skies tend to mute the vibrant colours of the Whitsunday Islands.
As for visiting this waterfall, it’s only a short jaunt from the car park between Proserpine and Conway Beach (see directions below).
The huge plunge pool fronting the waterfall was perfect for a swim, and it certainly drew quite a few people over the years.
Authorities
Cedar Creek Falls resides near the town of Proserpine near Airlie Beach, Queensland. It is administered by the Whitsunday Regional Council. For information or inquiries about the area as well as current conditions, visit their website or Facebook page.
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Conway March 2, 2015 11:53 pm - I was at the waterfalls with the locals in 1989. I stayed in Conway for two months in the wet hanging out. It was the best time of my life. I loved all the people I met and would love to go there again. Diane ...Read MoreVisitor Reviews of this Waterfall:
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Cedar Creek Falls Jan 2008 December 12, 2010 12:03 am - Hi, my name is Phil and I just wanted to share a photo of Cedar Creek Falls in full flow. Had you been there a few months earlier you would have seen it too. We had been staying in Proserpine for about 9 months. I lived full time traveling with my family in a motor… ...Read MoreNearest Waterfalls
