Barron Falls,

We've been many times to Barron Falls near Cairns in Queensland, Australia.  It's a very long way from home here in Launceston, Tasmania, 3,429 km.  Cairns is in the tropics on the Eastern side of Australia. There is only one photo that I've shown before in past posts and that was in 2017, so many years have passed since then. 

Barron Falls is a steep tiered cascade waterfall in Kuranda, Queensland. The falls are created by the Barron River descending from the Atherton Tablelands to the Cairns coastal plain. 

You can travel there via Skyrail, Train or your own vehicle and take many of the walks in that area.  We always had a good time when there and always finding a different path with different views.  

In the wet season the falls below, photo from the Internet.

They seemed to be having great fun in their rafts. I couldn't get a better view than through the palms and trees.

The Hydro Power Station, it's been in operation since 1963

Mission Beach, Queensland

A pleasant area is Mission Beach, it's away from the cities and is much quieter.  Populations of about 1,000 people and several resorts to stay in if one wishes.

Crocodiles are present in the Mission Beach area, as it's considered 'croc country' in tropical Queensland, with both freshwater and estuarine species living in the region's waterways, around all water bodies, especially after high tides or heavy rain.  Swimming, yes you can but be aware of those 'stingers' that are in the sea water in the months of summer.  It's fairly safe to swim between the flags on patrolled beaches there. 

You can see Dunk Island, Bederra Island, Wheeler Island, Coombe Island, and Bowden Island, and I think there are a few more as well.  

Where all the markers are is where Mission Beach is.