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From Cairns: Atherton Tablelands Wildlife & Waterfalls

4.9(906)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 906 reviews10 hFree cancellationBy Barefoot Tours
From Cairns: Atherton Tablelands Wildlife & Waterfalls

About this activity

The Atherton Tablelands holds ancient rainforests, volcanic crater lakes, and wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. This is the best way to spend a full day in it.

Departing Cairns, your small group heads into World Heritage-listed rainforest for a day of swimming, exploring, and wildlife watching. Slide down natural rock chutes at Josephine Falls, swim beneath Millaa Millaa Falls, cool off in volcanic Lake Eacham, and stand beneath the 500-year-old Cathedral Fig. Watch for platypus, cassowary, tree kangaroos, and turtles. Sightings are a regular part of the day.

Your guide is local and genuinely passionate. They will point out wildlife you would walk straight past and adapt the pace to your group. Maximum 20 guests, so every stop gets proper time.

Picnic lunch, entrance fees, national park permits, and return Cairns transfers included. Certified carbon-neutral. Fully accredited Queensland operator.

What's included

  • ✓Carbon-neutral tour - every adventure is carbon offset
  • ✓Expert local guide
  • ✓Small group experience - maximum 20 people
  • ✓Water can be provided and there are water stations available along the route
  • ✓Pickup and drop-off from Cairns CBD (Reef Fleet Terminal, Bus Bay #7)
  • ✓All national park entrance fees and permits
  • ✓Picnic lunch - sandwiches and fruit platter

Not included

  • ✕Breakfast and dinner

Meeting and pickup

  • Our vibrant green or Orange bus with the Barefoot Tours logo awaits you 15 minutes before your scheduled time at the Reef Fleet Terminal, Bus Bay #7, 1 Spence St., Cairns Marlin Marina, Cairns CBD. Or your please arrange pick up at your accomodation in Cairns city.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Meeting point: Reef Fleet Terminal, Bus Bay #7, 1 Spence St, Cairns Marlin Marina, Cairns CBD
  • Look for the vibrant green or orange Barefoot Tours bus - arrive 15 minutes before departure
  • What to bring: towel, swimwear, comfortable shoes or sandals, sunglasses, hat, camera
  • Water can be provided and there are water stations available along the route
  • Pack a jumper or light jacket in winter months - temperatures in the Tablelands are cooler than Cairns
  • Wildlife sightings including platypus, cassowary, and tree kangaroos are common but not guaranteed
  • Itinerary is flexible and may vary based on weather and road conditions on the day
  • Minimum age 16 years

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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