Is Mossman Gorge safe to swim?
Is Mossman Gorge safe to swim? The region is regularly monitored for crocodiles and is considered safe from salties (saltwater crocodiles). However, swimming in the Mossman River proper is not advised, as the river can be highly unpredictable, especially in the rainy season.
Are Crocs common in Cairns?
Let's be real. Tropical Far North Queensland is chock-full of crocs, including Cairns. Both species native to Australia inhabit the freshwater streams and brackish creeks of Cairns: the saltwater crocodile and its freshwater cousin, the—you guessed it—freshwater crocodile.