Babinda is a small town and suburb in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia. It is located 60 kilometres (37 mi) south of Cairns. At the 2011 census the town recorded a population of 1,068.© Wikipedia
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Babinda is a small town in Queensland on the Bruce Highway about 60 kilometres south of Cairns. We called in for lunch on our way to Paronella Park (Mena Creek). Fellow travellers had suggested the Babinda Bakery on the main Street of town – great pies and spinach and feta roll as well as apple slice. The Baker not only sells their freshly made breads, cakes and pies but also a range of local products - I purchased home made Worchester sauce and vanilla extract. Lovely people and friendly service at this busy Bakery and they were happy to give us some tips on things to see in the area.
After visiting the Babinda Visitor Information Centre housed in a lovely little cottage on Eastwood Street we headed out to Babinda Boulders. What a beautiful spot along the Babinda Creek. Just behind the Boulders is Mt Bartle Frere, Queensland's tallest mountain, where the water originates. Babinda Boulders are along a section of the creek where water rushes over massive granite boulders, smoothing and shaping them. There is a free campground nearby and the car parking area has change rooms toilets, picnic tables as well as paths lead to the viewing platforms. There is another free campground closer to town near the river - across the highway from the VIC. This is a lovely area and very busy with vans - hot showers are $2 and spots along the river are well shaded.
Babinda was a great place to stop and we really enjoyed exploring this lovely country area.