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A stone bridge, a stone building, and lush greenery. 1
A person standing in a river surrounded by dense greenery. 2
A lush garden with a pond, surrounded by dense foliage and a variety of plants. 3
A group of people standing in a garden with a historic building in the background. 4
Two people taking photographs in a lush forest with a stone structure. 5
By Northern Experience Eco Tours

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $159 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 11h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • This small-group premium day tour offers an immersive journey through Tropical North Queensland’s most iconic landscapes, guided by local experts in a comfortable air-conditioned mini-coach.

    Travel through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics Rainforest and explore the stunning Atherton Tablelands, with hand-picked highlights including waterfalls, volcanic crater lakes, and ancient rainforest sites.

    Swim at Millaa Millaa Falls (Malanda Falls during closure), discover the beauty of Lake Barrine and the Curtain Fig Tree, and enjoy an extended guided visit to the historic Paronella Park.

    With a relaxed pace, expert storytelling, and carefully selected stops, this tour is designed to showcase the very best of the region in just one unforgettable day.

Activity location

  • Atherton Tablelands
    • Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Atherton Tablelands
    • Cairns, Queensland, Australia

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Pick Up From Cairns CBD

  • Earn $9.55
  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h
    11h
  • English

Includes Morning Tea & Lunch
Pick up from Cairns CBD
Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00AM
Price details
$159.17 x 2 Adults$318.34
Total
Price is $318.34
Until Sat, Nov 14

Pick Up From Northern Beaches

  • Earn $11.29
  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h
    11h
  • English

Please select this option for pickup from the Northern Beaches, Palm Cove, Trinity Beach, and Yorkeys Knob.
Lunch and Morning Tea
Pickup included

Starting time: 6:00AM
Price details
$188.24 x 2 Adults$376.48
Total
Price is $376.48
Until Sat, Nov 14

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Multilingual Audio Guide via mobile app to follow the tour in your preferred language
  • Inclusions
    Small group touring in comfortable air-conditioned buses
  • Inclusions
    National Parks Permit Fees
  • Inclusions
    Quality lunch at a local restaurant
  • Inclusions
    Devonshire morning tea
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    Knowledgeable and experienced tour guide
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    Live commentary on board
  • Inclusions
    Paronella Park with priority entry and guided tour
  • Inclusions
    Return hotel transfers in the Cairns area (paid transfers available for Northern Beaches hotels)
  • Exclusions
    Tour does not operate from Port Douglas

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Chinese language guides are ONLY available on the Paronella Park guided tour. All commentary throughout the day is in English ONLY.
    • Millaa Millaa Falls is closed for council upgrade works until mid-December. During the closure, we visit Malanda Falls instead.

Activity itinerary

Atherton Tablelands

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Departure from Cairns, we head south travelling past Walsh’s Pyramid, one of the largest naturally formed pyramids in the world. Here your guide will stop so you can grab a photo of this unique North Queensland landmark. Now it’s time to travel up the World Heritage listed Gillies Highway climbing 730 metres above sea level whilst enjoying the breathtaking views over the Goldsbourgh Valley. Just before the top of the amazing Gillies Range is a short photo opportunity at the Heales Lookout before heading into the gorgeous Atherton Tablelands.

Lake Barrine

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Enjoy a relaxing quiet stop in the cool of the morning at beautiful Lake Barrine filled with pristine rain water and surrounded by World Heritage listed rainforest teeming with abundant wildlife. This is the first stop of the day and includes a delicious morning tea. Lake Barrine are famous for their award winning ‘Devonshire Morning Tea’ of freshly baked scones and jam/cream and locally brewed tea or coffee. On most days the banks of the lake will reveal a variety of birds including pelicans and ducks and other animals such as tortoises, eels, water monitors and various species of snakes including pythons, carpet snakes & red bellied black snakes sunning themselves on the shoreline.

Curtain Fig National Park

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
After leaving Lake Barrine, we take a short journey through quaint country towns and farming areas to visit an unusual quirk of nature – the 600 year old Curtain Fig Tree nestled in World Heritage Mabi rainforest. This is the worlds most visited tree and easily accessible via elevated boardwalks. The surrounding rainforest is home to the shy Lumholtz Tree Kangaroo – only found in Queensland. We spot them seasonally high up in the trees.

Millaa Millaa Falls

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Swim or relax at Millaa Millaa Falls, one of Australia's most photographed waterfalls. Please note: during the closure of Millaa Millaa Falls for council upgrade works until mid-december 2026, we visit Malanda Falls instead. Wide and fresh, these rainforest falls tumble over ancient basalt lava flows into a natural swimming area surrounded by lush jungle.

Innisfail (Pass by)

Enjoy a short drive through this interesting country town, with many buildings of the Art Deco Era

Paronella Park

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
In the cool of the afternoon we visit amazing Paronella Park’s Spanish style castles in the rainforest. This includes a 30 minute tour expertly conducted by Paronella Park’s own knowledgeable English, Chinese & Japanese speaking guides. Paronella Park is a multi award winning tourist attraction with National Trust listed Heritage gardens and castle ruins, also boasting North Queensland’s first hydro-electric power plant all built by Jose Paronella at Mena Creek Falls. Originally created in the 1930’s by Jose Paronella, a man with a dream.

Babinda Boulders

  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
If time permits, we may stop at Babinda Boulders, a beautiful natural spot known for its clear, cool waters flowing between large granite boulders. This peaceful area is perfect for a short walk and, conditions allowing, an optional swim.

Location

Activity location

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    Atherton Tablelands
    • Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Atherton Tablelands
    • Cairns, Queensland, Australia

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