Rainforest and Waterfall Day Tour from Cairns to Atherton Tablelands
Fitness Level: We will be negotiating a few bush tracks and paths that require a low/medium level of fitness, but none of the activities will be too strenuous. This tour is not suitable for people with walking aids or existing knee or ankle problems. Please contact us for further details. We can arrange a private tour tailored for any special needs.
Departure Time: From Cairns between 7:30 and 7:45am, or from the Northern Beaches (excluding Port Douglas) between 7:00 and 7:15am.
Duration: This is a full day tour, depending upon the length of stops and weather conditions. We plan to return by 5:30 pm.
Includes: All entry fees, bottled water, and return transfers.
Prices: Only $1400 per tour (2 - 10 passengers) Please call us for a special deal on private tours for couples.
Book This Scenic Day Tour Now Call for a Quote on a Group RateYour guide is professional and a local, making this an insiders' private tour.
Experience freedom and flexibility as you leave Cairns, and visit ancient World Heritage listed rainforests and waterfalls. This tour has the balance of keeping to a personal pace with your experienced guide as he explains the diversity and history of this ancient land in a fun and friendly way. No boredom of scripted lectures from a pushy hired guide.
Picture native tropical fauna and flora in their natural environment. Breathe in the fresh mountain air, refresh with a quick swim or soak up the spray from one of the many waterfalls you'll visit. Be left in awe at the timeless beauty of this natural paradise.
Not suitable for people with walking aids.
Highlights:
- Experience volcanic crater lakes hundreds of feet deep and miles wide.
- Travel to over 3000 feet above sea level to view and photograph the contrasting ancient landscape of the World Heritage listed Mabi rain forest, deep green, rolling dairy pastures and valley gorges, and the fertile red soils within this unique, tropical area of Far North Queensland.
- Learn about the Indigenous history and bygone era of pioneering history in this unique area from your local expert guide.
- Photograph and learn of rare and endangered World Heritage listed plant species including some giant trees over 1000 yrs old.
- Observe unique and endangered native fauna in their natural environment such as the rare tree kangaroo, cassowary, platypus and hundreds of species of colourful songbirds.
- Optional swim in one of the many cool refreshing mountain water rivers and streams.
- Feel the cool spray upon your face from one of the many waterfalls we visit, formed many thousands of years ago from lava solidified over time. Waterfalls such as: Malanda, Millaa Millaa, Zillie, Ellinjaa and more.
- Enjoy local homemade cuisine (prepared especially according to your dietary requirements).
- Experience the pleasure of not being rushed as we customise your tour to suit your individual needs, as a group or a family.
- While in the bus, enjoy temperature controlled air-conditioned comfort between destinations.
- Pick up and return to your hotel accommodation.
