Day Tour to Paronella Park, Lake Barrine and Millaa Millaa Falls
Northern Experience Eco Tours 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.
Options
Tour Option B
Morning Tea & Lunch
Tour option B: Includes Priority Entry entry to Paronella Park with Guided Walk, Devonshire Morning Tea and Lunch.
Pickup included
What's included in Day Tour to Paronella Park, Lake Barrine and Millaa Millaa Falls
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Atherton Tablelands
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.
Lake Barrine
Enjoy a relaxing quiet stop in the cool of the morning at beautiful Lake Barrine 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 (Option B only). Lake Barrine are famous for their award winning ‘Devonshire Morning Tea’ of freshly baked scones and jam/cream and locally brewed tea or coffee. On most days the banks of the lake will reveal a variety of birds including pelicans and ducks and other animals such as tortoises, eels, water monitors and various species of snakes including pythons, carpet snakes & red bellied black snakes sunning themselves on the shoreline.
Curtain 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.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- National Park fees
- As per option chosen in itinerary
- Live commentary on board
- Option C Doesn't Include Morning Tea & Lunch (can upgrade on the day)
- Gratuities
- Tour does not operate from Port Douglas
- Return Transfers from Northern Beaches additional $35 per person, payable on the day of travel.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Chinese & Japanese language guides are ONLY available on the Paronella Park guided tour. All commentary throughout the day is in English ONLY.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
We pick up from all hotels in Cairns, Palm Cove, Trinity Beach & Clifton Beach. Please note for Palm Cove, Trinity Beach & Clifton Beach - Return Transfers from Northern Beaches has an additional fee per person and is payable on the day of travel. Alternatively you can make your own way to either Skyrail Terminal in Smithfield or Cairns Central Railway and return transfers are free of charge. Tour does not operate from Port Douglas.
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Ticket Redemption
• An all year round recommendation, and especially during the summer months is to bring a hat, sunscreen and some bottled water • Another all year round summer / winter definite recommendation is to bring your swimming gear - swimmers, towel and a change of clothes is essential for an excellent day out as you will get the opportunity to swim at Millaa Millaa Falls. During the summer it's just so refreshing and during the winter it's 'invigorating' - not to be missed! • During autumn, winter and spring it is recommended that you bring a jacket as the Tablelands can be quiet cool early in the morning, and still hot enough for swimming later in the day • If rain is on the forecast an umbrella or rain jacket is handy • A must is your camera with spare batteries and enough room on the memory card • Some spare change as you will visit gift shops with mostly locally made products Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.