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Atherton Tablelands, Waterfalls and Rainforest Tour from Cairns
4.7
658 Ratings
Cairns
Embark on a full-day Atherton Tablelands tour from Cairns and immerse yourself in the beauty of North Queensland. Discover lush rainforests, stunning waterfalls, and natural rock-slides on this fun-filled adventure with a knowledgeable guide. Enjoy morning tea, a delicious lunch, and entertaining commentary on the bus. Book now!
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Waterfall Wanderers - A full day tour for the young and the young at heart! Swim and explore the numerous stunning waterfalls of the Atherton Tablelands including morning and afternoon tea and lunch.
- Babinda Boulders - Our first stop for the day is Babinda Boulders, this is a very well-known location as it is a significant place for the local indigenous people. During the 45 minutes here we will show you around the amazing site and tell you the history and legends of the boulders - there are a few spooky stories! This is considered one of Cairns’ must visit spots especially during times of heavy rain the strength of the water passing through the boulders has to be seen to be believed!
- Josephine Falls - Next stop (and our first swimming spot!) is Josephine Falls! A short walk on an even pathway will bring you through the rainforest to the crystal clear waters and natural rock slide of the falls! Slip and slide down, cool off in the blue water or take advantage of the stunning scenery and take a few photos.
- Millaa Millaa Falls - Next we will head up the Palmerston Highway onto the Atherton Tablelands to the most photographed waterfall in Australia! Millaa Millaa Falls are known worldwide for it’s inclusion in the Herbal Essences and Qantas adverts. Here is the place to try the iconic hair flick or get a natural massage from the water cascading over the falls. World Famous and a must see on the Tablelands!
- Malanda - A well earned rest is coming up next, with lunch at Top Rail. Lunch is included but you can also purchase additional drinks if you like and take a break from the swimming.
- Curtain Fig National Park - See this magnificent Strangler Fig Tree and perhaps be lucky enough to see the eluisive Lumholtz Tree Kangaroo
- Lake Eacham Crater Lakes National Park - Our last swim for the day is at Lake Eacham. Lake Eacham is a beautiful volcanic Crater Lake. Deep blue waters will certainly tempt you in for one last swim. Spot turtles in the shallows or just lay back and enjoy the last golden sunlight of the day. Your Guide will also serve afternoon tea here before starting the trip back down the Gillies Range to Cairns.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
- All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
- Drinks
Additional Information
Embark on a full-day exploration of North Queensland’s premier highlights. Discover the rich diversity of the region, featuring lavish tropical rainforests, stunning waterfalls, and natural rock-slides. Experience the charm of Tropical North Queensland, which promises to be an enjoyable ride filled with cheerfulness, music, and insightful local narration. Led by a guide who is remarkably acquainted with and impassioned about the region. Morning tea and lunch will be furnished, coupled with bundles of amusing narratives to keep you entertained during the bus journey.
Please note, this is a collective venture that caters to a maximum of 27 voyagers per bus.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age 2. Child rates apply between ages 2 - 11. Infants under 2 must sit on parents lap, lunch is not provided for infants.
Location
Waterfall Wanderers
Barry st
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(658 Ratings)
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Beth_b
Jul 25, 2024
Putting the rain in rainforest! - Great day exploring! Loved Josephine Falls the best. Wouldn't expect to see a lot of wildlife though. Our guide was funny and knowledgeable.
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Kinasia
Jul 25, 2024
Very enjoyable day even with the rain - Clint, our driver, was wonderful. He provided enough commentary to inform you of the sights you're passing but not too much that it became uninteresting and annoying.
The stops along the day were very pretty. Each waterfall stop was about 45mins allowing enough time for those wanting to swim. Unfortunately the rain set in for the afternoon. I would suggest you take a waterproof jacket & umbrella even if weather looks good in Cairns, it's very different in the Tablelands, & can be left on bus if not needed.
Lunch was not great as my meal was cold, but most people seemed to enjoy it. That said I would till highly recommend and would certainly do again
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Mac-com-com
Jul 20, 2024
Wonderful day out - highly recommend - Fantastic trip. Tour guide was amazing with his knowledge sharing. Each site was absolutely beautiful and had just enough time to experience it.
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Kat_e
Jul 16, 2024
The best, thank you Clint for sharing your love of this great part of the world, I loved it. :-) - This was the best day. Great tour guide, Clint, went above and beyond to share his absolute love of the area. It was contagious and we all had an amazing journey. Excellent swimming holes - water falls, lakes, rainforest streams. All with the attentive knowledge and hands on support of our guide. (See photo of Clint taking one of our younger nervous members on the natural water slide). The views were amazing ranging from rolling green farm lands to consuming rainforest and great views of a remarkable part of the world.
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Mark_v
Jul 14, 2024
Excellent Day trip - Beautiful scenery. Knowledgeable guide in Orion who provided great commentary along the way.. Great swims at the falls. Well worth the effort.
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Frank_k
Jul 10, 2024
Fabulous waterfalls and forests - This tour is a must do when coming to Cairns. The road up to the Tablelands is quite windy, so prepare yourself if you get car sick. All the falls are magic and the walk through the forest to get to the falls are magic. The paths are tarmac and easy to walk on and swimming was possible in all 3 falls. If you are not a swimmer the tour is still definitely worth it! The lunch was meat or vegetarian lasagne at a lovely pub. The tour guide Orion was very knowledgeable and lots of fun. A fabulous day out.
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Frank0936
Jul 10, 2024
WONDERFUL WATERFALLS WITH WATERFALL WANDERERS - If you are coming to CAIRNS for a holiday then this is a MUST DO Tour through WATERFALL WANDERERS Cairns Adventure Group. The road up to the falls is through a lovely forest but a small tip for those who get a bit car sick, it is very windy so prepare before hand. You will find that it is worth the climb and levels out on top. The waterfalls are FAB and it was possible to swim at all the falls we visited. If you are not a swimmer, the tour is still magical with lovely walks to the falls through the forest and many great photo opportunities. Lunch enroute was a very nice lasagne and chips in a pub with a vegetarian lasagne choice as well. A big shout out to our guide Orion who looked after us the whole trip and contributed to making this a wonderful tour.
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Cara_j
Jul 4, 2024
Worth the trip, rain or shine! - Fun, knowledgeable tour guide! Overall amazing experience, even in the rain! Cool scenic views and the food was great as well!
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Phoebe_h
Jun 29, 2024
Great trip - Very good trip. Do think it’s slightly weather dependent. Our guide was lovely and very informative and I felt reassured with her safety knowledge but quite expensive for what it is.
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Karen_g
Jul 23, 2024
So, so… - The waterfalls are nice. The amount of time spent on the bus is more than what you spend doing something on this tour. Everything feels rushed. Not sure I would recommend it. The tour guide was extremely nice and very helpful when asked about things to do and where to eat in Cairns.
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