Embark on a thrilling nighttime rainforest tour in the Atherton Tablelands and discover Australia’s unique wildlife. Spot tree kangaroos, platypus, and more in their natural habitat.
- Atherton Tablelands - There is no better place close to Cairns to see some of the rarest animals in Australia in the wild. We spend the majority of our tour exploring the region searching for wildlife.
- Curtain Fig National Park - We take you to this amazing natural spectacle during the night walk section of our tour. The sites and sound of the rainforest at night is an experience you will not forget.
- Yungaburra - Our tour is centred around the picturesque village of Yungaburra and the surrounding countryside. It is also where we get dinner.
- Lake Barrine - During the tour we take a break for afternoon tea and there is no better setting than Lake Barrine to enjoy it. Afterwards we take a slow walk through the surrounding forest searching for Forest Dragons and Musky Rat Kangaroos!
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- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Afternoon tea
- All equipment (binoculars, spotlighting gear, rain ponchos, reference materials)
- Dinner
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- National Park fee
- Drinks, unless specified
Embark on a captivating tour through the Atherton Tablelands and be amazed by Australia’s distinctive creatures and birds in their natural habitat. Guided by a knowledgeable nature enthusiast, this small group tour will take you through vibrant tropical rainforests and a volcanic crater lake at nightfall. Encounter tree kangaroos, lizards and musky rat kangaroo during the day, and venture on a quest for platypus at twilight. Relish afternoon tea at Lake Barrine and enjoy dinner at a local country restaurant. Uncover creatures of the night such as possum, bandicoots, owls, bats and tree kangaroos under the star-studded sky during this intriguing nocturnal wildlife expedition.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please wear closed toe shoes and a jacket for night time.
- A moderate amount of walking is involve. Low fitness level required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Please bring insect spray as this is not provided
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.