Old Weir Falls
Barron Gorge QLD 4870, Australia
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A lovely waterfall and swimming spot at Barron Gorge near Cairns with a 4.7 rating across 18 reviews.
Practical details
Why it's worth checking out
Old Weir Falls sits in Barron Gorge, near Cairns in Tropical North Queensland. A 4.7 rating from 18 reviews marks it as a much-loved spot.
The appeal is a beautiful natural setting with a waterfall — a lovely falls and swimming spot amid the rainforest of Barron Gorge, a genuine favourite for a walk, a cool-off, a photo and connecting with nature near Cairns. It's a lovely, free outing.
Waterfalls, swimming holes and tracks have changing conditions and seasonal considerations — water levels can rise quickly after rain and swimming can carry risks — so check current details and any safety advice before you go. Bring water, sun protection, sturdy footwear and take care around the water.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.7 from 18 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 69
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 39
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 0
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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