Cairns based day tours with daily departures including pickup and return to accommodation.
Departs Cairns
A spectacular scenic Tablelands tour viewing Lake Barrine, Curtain Fig Tree, Waterfalls Circuit, World Heritage Rainforests and Paronella Park and Wildlife. Tours departing Cairns' coast, our tour ascends the Lamb Range providing panoramic views of the Mulgrave River Valley from Heale's Lookout.
The high elevation rainforests of the Atherton and Southern Tablelands are vastly different to coastal rainforest surrounding Cairns and support a wide variety of wildlife, many species being unique to the Tablelands.
Enjoy freshly baked scones and morning tea before boarding the first morning cruise on the calm waters of the extinct volcanic crater, Lake Barrine. View the Lake's abundant wildlife and marvel at the vibrant, old growth World Heritage listed rainforest surrounding Lake Barrine whose deep waters are filled by crystal clear rainwater. Back on land a short walk reveals the Twin Kauri Pine Trees - amongst Australia's largest trees, these 1000 year old forest giants are relics of the pioneering timber industry.
Travelling through lush dairying areas we pause by a creek to catch a glimpse of the very elusive platypus.
Our Cairns tours guide will escort you along boardwalks to the ancient Giant Curtain Fig Tree - an amazing accomplishment of nature! The surrounding forest is also home to the elusive and shy Lumholz Tree Kangaroos.
We then commence our tour of the complete Waterfalls Circuit . Each of the waterfalls is unique and is viewed from a different aspect. All waterfalls flow in abundance all year round!
Commencing with world-famous Millaa Millaa Falls (featured in many commercial television advertisements and films) we then drive along quaint country roads to view numerous falls. Whilst proceeding to Mungalli Falls, our tour travels through rich dairying pastures to Mungalli Creek Dairy which is North Queensland's only certified organic dairy farm producing bio-dynamic dairy products - sample their cheeses and yoghurts. An excellent 2-course lunch is included in the restaurant uniquely situated atop Mungalli Falls, which are the Tableland's tallest falls.
After lunch we arrive at the Ma Mu Rainforest Canopy Walkway and Tower.
From the canopy walk you will take in the enormity of this majestic
landscape including the North Johnstone River. Stand high in the
rainforest with both spectacular viewing platforms and tower canopy
views of the remote wilderness. Smell feel and touch the remoteness of
this ancient landscape .
Upon arrival at multi award wining Paronella park you will be escorted by the park's knowledgeable guide. Commencing with a welcome performance by the local youthful indigenous dancers you will then be escorted on a private, leisurely tour of the National Trust listed Heritage gardens and castle ruins. There is free time to view the museum and the remains of North Queensland's first hydro-electric plant which Jose Paronella built on the beautiful Mena Creek - feed the fish and the turtles below the falls.
Our tours return to Cairns via the historic coastal town of Innisfail - arriving Cairns approx. 6.15pm.
Tours Features
Crater Lake Barrine and wildlife cruise
Morning Devonshire Tea
Twin Kauri pine Trees
Giant Curtain Fig tree in rainforest
Waterfalls Circuit - Millaa Millaa, Mungalli and Mena Creek Falls
