From Cairns: Atherton Tablelands Wildlife & Waterfalls
★4.9(896)
Starting from 123.58 USD
Duration: 10h
Confirmation: INSTANT
Free cancellation available
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
Important information
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 8 years
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
More than 1 days before departure: 100% refundable
1-0 days before departure: 0% refundable
Experience may be cancelled in bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not reached.
