About The Tour

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city center and get back to nature with this relaxing and fascinating one-day tour from Cairns. We’ll take you to the sprawling expanse of the Atherton Tablelands, where you can marvel at stunning waterfalls and lush rainforests, as well as take a dip in cooling waters and spot ancient landscapes.

Tour Details

Operates: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Departs: 7:00am

Returns: Approx. 6:30pm

Adults: $94

Please note this tour does not carry children under 15 years old.

Itinerary

Departing from Cairns, we’ll begin our day driving through the popular swimming spot of the iconic Babinda Boulders. Explore the marvelous landscapes full of sugar canes and banana farms with the stunning backdrop of the lush rainforest mountains. Our next stop on our Atherton Tablelands Tour is the stunning Josephine Falls, home to the crystal-clear waters and pristine white beaches – here you can enjoy relaxing or if you are feeling adventurous, slide down the natural rock slide!

We continue our adventure towards to the Tablelands, where we make a quick stop to soak up the surrounding views at Crawford’s Lookout before heading towards the famous Milla Milla Falls. This waterfall is one of the most photographed waterfalls and been featured in countless TV commercials including the Herbal Essence Shampoo & Qantas Airlines. Here you can enjoy a refreshing swim in the cool waters of Millaa Millaa.

Our next stop is Curtin Fig Tree to marvel at the enormous strangler fig tree – known to be one of the biggest trees in Queensland. We stop for lunch (at own expense) at the town of Malanda, followed by a visit to the Malanda Environmental Park for an opportunity to spot some of the endearing tree kangaroos! Back on the bus, we continue our adventure towards the Yungbarra for some platypus spotting. Top tip – make sure to stay very quiet, as these animals are extremely shy and are easily scared off!

The last stop on our Atherton Day Tour is Lake Eacham, where you can soak up the stunning lush rainforest scenery and enjoy your last chance to take a refreshing swim, before heading back to the city bustle of Cairns.

What's Included?

Informative guide
Rainforest walk
Wildlife spotting
Morning tea
All National Park fees

Please note: Lunch is not provided, however, you will get a chance to purchase food on the day.

Pickup Locations

Location	Address	Time
181 The Esplanade Apartments	181 The Esplanade, Cairns (Wait at Lake St Side)	7:15am
201 Lake Street Apartments	201 Lake Street, Cairns	7:15am
Acacia Court Hotel	223/227 Esplanade, Cairns	7:15am
Aspect Central Cairns	209 Sheridan Street, Cairns	7:10am
Asylum Cairns Backpackers	149 Grafton Street, Cairns	7:15am
Bay Village Tropical Resort	Cnr Lake & Gatton Streets, Cairns	7:15am
Best Western Central Plaza Cairns	255/257-259 Lake Street, Cairns	7:15am
Best Western Plus Cairns Central Apartments	58-62 McLeod Street, Cairns	7:10am
Bohemia Resort	231 McLeod Street, Cairns	7:10am
Bounce Cairns	117 Grafton Street, Cairns	7:30am
BP Mulgrave Road	395 Mulgrave Road, Cairns	6:55am
Breakfree Royal Harbour (Bus Stop)	In front of the Night Markets on Abbot Street, Cairns	7:25am
Cairns Aquarius Holiday Apartment	107 The Esplanade, Cairns	7:20am
Cairns City Backpackers	274 Draper, Cairns	7:05am
Cairns City Palms	199 Sheridan Street, Cairns	7:10am
Cairns City Sheridan	157 Sheridan Street, Cairns	7:10am
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort	23-51 Anderson Road, Woree	7:45am
Cairns Colonial Club Resort	18-26 Cannon Street, Cairns	7:00am
Cairns Harbour Lights	1 Marlin Parade, Cairns	7:25am
Cairns Holiday Park	12-30 Little Street, Cairns	7:00am
Cairns Night Market	56/60 Abbott Street, Cairns	7:25am
Cairns Plaza Hotel	145 Esplanade, Cairns	7:20am
Cairns Queens Court	167-171 Sheridan Street, Cairns	7:10am
Cairns Queenslander Hotel & Apartments	267 Lake Street, Cairns	7:15am
Cairns Rainbow Resort	179 Sheridan Street, Cairns	7:10am
Cairns Sheridan Hotel	295 Sheridan Street, Cairns	7:10am
Cairns Southside International	446-452 Mulgrave Road, Cairns	7:45am
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park	49-61 Pease Street, Cairns	6:55am
Cairns Sunshine Tower Hotel	136-140 Sheridan Street, Cairns	7:15am
Cannon Park Motel	574 Bruce Highway, Woree	7:45am
Caravella Backpackers	149 Esplanade, Cairns	7:20am
Caravella Central	72 Grafton Street, Cairns	7:30am
Cascade Gardens	175 Lake Street, Cairns	7:20am
Citysider Cairns Holiday Apartments	17A Upward Street, Cairns	7:10am
Comfort Inn Cairns City	183-185 Lake Street, Cairns	7:15am
Coral Reef Apartments	192-196 Mann Street, Cairns	7:00am
Coral Towers Holiday Suites	255 The Esplanade, Cairns	7:15am
Coral Tree Inn	166-172 Grafton Street, Cairns	7:20am
Crystal Garden Resort	18 James Street, Cairns	7:10am
Deep Sea Divers Den	319 Draper Street, Paramatta Park	7:00am
DoubleTree by Hilton	121-123 The Esplanade, Cairns	7:20am
Dreamtime Travellers Rest	189 Bunda Street & 4 Terminus Street, Cairns	7:05am
Flying Monkey	89 Esplanade, Cairns	7:25am
Gecko’s Backpackers	187 Bunda Street, Parramatta Park	7:05am
Getaway on Grafton	157-159 Grafton Street, Cairns	7:15am
Gilligans Backpackers	57-59 Grafton Street, Cairns	7:30am
Global Backpackers Central Cairns	9 Shields Street, Cairns	7:25am
Global Waterfront Backpackers	67 Esplanade, Cairns	7:15am
Globetrotters International Backpackers	154-156 Lake Street, Cairns	7:15am
Grosvenor Inn	186-188 McLeod Street, Cairns	7:10am
Hides Hotel	87 Lake Street, Cairns	7:15am
Hilton Cairns Hotel	34 Esplanade, Cairns	7:25am
Holiday Inn Harborside	209-217 The Esplanade, Cairns	7:15am
Ibis Styles Cairns	15 Florence Street, Cairns	7:20am
Il Centro Apartment Suites	30 Sheridan Street, Cairns	7:30am
Il Palazzo Boutique Hotel	62 Abbott Street, Cairns	7:25am
Inn Cairns	71 Lake Street, Cairns	7:25am
Jack and Newell Apartments	27-29 Wharf Street, Cairns	7:25am
JJ’s Backpackers	11-13 Charles Street, Cairns	7:15am
Koala Beach Resort	137 Lake Street, Cairns	7:20am
Lazy Duck Backpackers	136 Grafton Street, Cairns	7:20am
Mad Monkey Waterfront	93A Esplanade, Cairns	7:25am
Mad Monkey Backpackers	100-102 Sheridan St, Cairns	7.30am
Mad Monkey Tropics (formerly Calypso Inn Backpackers)	5/9 Digger Street, Cairns	7:15am
Mad Monkey Village (formally N’Joy Travellers Resort)	141 Sheridan Street, Cairns	7:10am
Mantra Trilogy	101/105 Esplanade, Cairns	7:20am
North Cove Waterfront	275-277 Esplanade, Cairns	7:15am
Novotel Cairns Oasis	122 Lake Street, Cairns	7:20am
Oasis Inn Holiday Apartments	276 Sheridan Street, Cairns	7:15am
Pacific Hotel (formerly Pacific International Hotel Cairns)	43 Esplanade, Cairns	7:25am
Palm Royale Cairns	7-11 Chester Count, Manunda	6:55am
Park Regis City Quays	6-8 Lake Street, Cairns	7:25am
Piermonde Apartments	2-4 Lake Street, Cairns	7:25am
Pullman Cairns International	17 Abbott Street, Cairns	7:25am
Pullman Reef Hotel Casino	35-41 Wharf Street, Cairns	7:25am
Reef Backpackers	140 Grafton Street, Cairns	7:20am
Reef Gateway Apartments	239 Lake Street, Cairns	7:15am
Reef Palms Apartments	41-47 Digger Street, Cairns	7:15am
Riley (formerly Rydges Tradewinds)	137 Esplanade, Cairns	7:20am
Rydges Esplanade Resort	209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns	7:15am
Rydges Plaza Hotel Cairns	50 Grafton Street, Cairns	7:30am
Shangri-La Hotel The Marina Cairns	Pier Point Road, Cairns	7:25am
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments	3-11 Water Street, Cairns	7:10am
Summer House (formerly Nomads Cairns Serpent)	341 Lake Street, Cairns	7:15am
Sunshine Tower	136-140 Sheridan Street, Cairns	7:15am
North Cove Waterfront	275-277 Esplanade, Cairns	7:15am
Novotel Cairns Oasis	122 Lake Street, Cairns	7:20am
Sunshine Tower	136-140 Sheridan Street, Cairns	7:05am
The Abbott Boutique Hotel	69-73 The Abbott Street, Cairns	7:25am
The Balinese Motel	215 Lake Street, Cairns	7:15am
The Hotel Cairns	Cnr Abbott & Florence Street, Cairns	7:20am
The Lake Cairns Resort and Spa	2 Greenslopes Street, Cairns	7:10am
Tradewinds McLeod Holiday Apartments	191 McLeod Street, Cairns	7:10am
Travellers Oasis	8 Scott Street, Cairns	7:05am
Tropic Days Backpackers	28 Bunting Street, Cairns	7:05am
Tropical Heritage Cairns	8 Minnie Street, Cairns	7:15am
Tropical Queenslander	287 Lake Street, Cairns	7:15am
Tropical Towers Apartments	294-298 Sheridan Street, Cairns	7:15am
Villa Vaucluse Apartments	141 Grafton Street, Cairns	7:15am
YHA Cairns Central	20-26 McLeod Street, Cairns	7:10am

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