Babinda Boulders

Located in Babinda, Queensland, Australia, the Babinda Boulders Scenic Reserve is a popular destination for visitors.

The reserve is home to Devil's Pool, a natural pool formed by the Babinda Creek where large granite boulders dominate the landscape. The pool is surrounded by lush green rainforest and is a popular destination for swimming and picnicking. According to the indigenous legend, Devil's Pool is the site where Oolana, a young woman from the Yindinji Tribe, threw herself into the pool in anguish after her lover was taken away from her. Her cries turned into the pool's torrents, and her spirit is believed to still haunt the area, pulling young men to their untimely deaths.

Despite numerous warnings, tragic accidents still occur at Devil's Pool. Since 1959, approximately 20 deaths have occurred at the site, with many young men succumbing to the water's deep and fast-flowing channels and underwater rocks. Visitors are urged to stay within designated swimming areas to minimize the risk of accidents. A sign near the pool reminds visitors of the "potential for injury or loss of life." The first account of these incidents was given by the Message Stick program in 2005, which featured numerous interviews and testimonies from witnesses investigating the prevalence of deaths of young male travellers over the years. In 2010, the Cairns Regional Council produced a report that revealed 17 people had drowned in the pool since 1959.

Despite the danger and tragic history, Babinda Boulders Scenic Reserve remains a popular destination for tourists. Visitors can enjoy hiking the nearby trails,