Cardwell forest drive

A worthwhile journey through the forest

This is an interesting drive inland from Cardwell. We stopped at the first lookout where there are excellent views over the Coral Sea to idyllic tropical islands. We had been advised not to worry abou...

Save yourself the trouble

The lookout is worth a visit. There are three more lookouts but they require traversing a series of steep rock staircases. The waterfall is along a very rough gravel road to a car park and then anot...

Cardwell spa is a local secret

It was stinking hot when we stumbled upon the cardwell spa west of town. Although we saw photos of it dry when we were there the spa was full and looking beautiful. It is a strange blue color but does...

Cardwell Forest Drive & Spa Pools - gorgeous, ruined by people

Firstly, this is a lovely part of the world and the drive is very nice but the road is not sealed. A sedan is okay, a luxury sedan maybe not so. The highlight is the Spa Pools. There is a very small ...

Nice waterhole

Cardwell Forest Drive Went for a scenic tour along the Cardwell Forest Drive this morning. Visited Cardwell Lookout, Attie Creek, Dead Horse Creek & the spa pool. Swam at them all, wa...