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- German
- Japanese
- English
- French
- Spanish
Our tour was established in 1997 and is the Original Tablelands-Paronella Park tour.
Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned mini coach with local naturalist guides and experience the uniqueness of the tropics and the diversity of our beautiful tropical rainforests. Tour south of Cairns for a full day out traveling through the magnificent World Heritage Wet Tropics Rainforests of Wooroonooran National Park, swimming in waterfalls, traveling through the Atherton Tablelands, viewing Volcano’s and visiting local must see attractions such as Millaa Millaa Falls, Lake Barrine, Curtain Fig Tree, extended touring time at Paronella Park and much more.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
DEPARTING FROM CAIRNS OPTION:
This tour operates daily with pickups from Cairns from 7.15am
The starting time is NOT the same as the pickup time. Discovery Tours Australia signage will be displayed on the vehicle. Please be ready at your pickup point 5 minutes before your scheduled time.
Please be ready at your designated pickup location on time. As we service multiple locations across Cairns CBD, please allow a 15 minute pickup window. If your guide is not there exactly at the scheduled time, there’s no need to worry - they are on their way.
Please contact us if you cannot find your pickup location.
DEPARTING FROM NORTHERN BEACHES OPTION:
Pickups start from Palm Cove at 6.45am
The starting time is NOT the same as the pickup time. Discovery Tours Australia signage will be displayed on the vehicle. Please be ready at your pickup point 5 minutes before your scheduled time.
Northern Beaches pickups include a return shuttle transfer to Cairns CBD, where the main tour departs. You will be collected by an International Coaches shuttle bus to meet your tour bus and guide.
Please be ready at your designated pickup location on time. Allow a 15 minute pickup window as travel times can vary. If your guide is slightly delayed, they are on their way.
Please contact us if you cannot find your pickup location.
Itinerary
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Atherton Tablelands (Pass by)
Departure from Cairns, we head south travelling past Walsh’s Pyramid, one of the largest naturally formed pyramids in the world. Here your guide will stop so you can grab a photo of this unique North Queensland landmark. Now it’s time to travel up the World Heritage listed Gillies Highway climbing 730 metres above sea level whilst enjoying the breathtaking views over the Goldsbourgh Valley. Just before the top of the amazing Gillies Range is a short photo opportunity at the Heales Lookout before heading into the gorgeous Atherton Tablelands.
Admission ticket free -
1Lake Barrine
Enjoy a relaxing quiet stop in the cool of the morning at beautiful Lake Barrine (crater lake) filled with pristine rain water and surrounded by World Heritage listed rainforest teeming with abundant wildlife. This is the first stop of the day and includes a delicious morning tea. Lake Barrine are famous for their award winning ‘Devonshire Morning Tea’ of freshly baked scones and jam/cream and locally brewed tea or coffee.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Curtain Fig National Park
After leaving Lake Barrine, we take a short journey through quaint country towns and farming areas to visit an unusual quirk of nature – the 600 year old Curtain Fig Tree nestled in World Heritage Mabi rainforest. This is the worlds most visited tree and easily accessible via elevated boardwalks. The surrounding rainforest is home to the shy Lumholtz Tree Kangaroo – only found in Queensland. We spot them seasonally high up in the trees.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Millaa Millaa Falls
After departing the Curtain Fig Tree, we travel through picturesque farming areas and country villages to visit world famous Millaa Millaa Falls, one of the most renowned and photographed waterfalls in Australia surrounded by Mabi rainforest. This waterfall has been used as a feature in both television advertisements and movies. The waterfall flows over solid volcanic basalt rock formed over many thousands of years ago giving the perfect drop for Millaa Millaa creek to fall for approx 20 metres into a pool surrounded by rainforest.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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We then stop for an à la carte lunch at a traditional Queensland pub.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
5Paronella Park
In the cool of the afternoon we visit amazing Paronella Park’s Spanish style castles in the rainforest. This includes a 45 minute tour expertly conducted by Paronella Park’s own knowledgeable English, Chinese & Japanese speaking guides. Paronella Park is a multi award winning tourist attraction with National Trust listed Heritage gardens and castle ruins, also boasting North Queensland’s first hydro-electric power plant all built by Jose Paronella at Mena Creek Falls. Originally created in the 1930’s by Jose Paronella, a man with a dream.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
6Innisfail
Enjoy a short drive through this interesting country town, with many buildings of the Art Deco Era
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Babinda Boulders
If time permits, stop at Babinda Boulders to relax among the stunning granite rock formations and enjoy the crystal-clear freshwater pools surrounded by lush rainforest.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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