Atherton Tablelands Wildlife and Nature Private Tour
If you want to experience some incredible wildlife without the crowds, the Atherton Tablelands Wildlife and Nature Private Tour is perfect for you.
This Atherton Tablelands tour takes you 800 metres above sea level; where the air slightly more refreshing than the coastal regions of North Queensland.
About the Atherton Tablelands
Atherton Tablelands region covers an area of 64,768 square kilometres, home to over 45,000 people.
Towns within this region include Malanda, Atherton, Milla Millaa, Yungaburra Kuranda, Chillagoe, Dimbula, Mt Garnet, Mt Molloy and Tinaroo.
Your professional and very knowledgeable guide has access to many nature walks where you are guaranteed to see lots of unique animals.
Lots to see and do
Make sure you bring your camera! There will be many great photo opportunities. Including a visit a giant of the rainforest, the ancient Cathedral Fig Tree.
The Cathedral Fig Tree is a massive 50-year-old strangler tree. This gigantic tree located in the Danbulla State Forest.
The tree is surrounded by a timber boardwalk so that you can easily walk around the tree and see the extensive root system.
Lake Barrine is a freshwater crater lake, surrounded by National Park on the Gillies Highway on the eastern region of the Atherton Tablelands.
Granite Gorge is a popular spot to encounter the endangered Mareeba Rock Wallaby.
The Mareeba rock-wallaby is found throughout the Atherton Tablelands from Mount Garnet to the Mount Carbine and inland to the Mungana.
Many animals emerge from the forest to bask in the sun by the lake.
Keep a lookout for Water Dragons, Giant Eels, Snapping Turtles and water birds.
You will get to cool down with a swim in an extinct volcanic crater.
The crystal clear water surrounded by lush rainforest is part of the Crater Lakes National Park.
On your travels will also get to see the elusive Platypus!
While at this same location, you may be lucky enough to spot a Lumholtz Tree Kangaroo.
Professional accredited guide
The incredible Cathedral Fig Tree
Extinct Volcanic Crater Wildlife Cruise
Interpretive rainforest walks
Lunch at Lake Barrine
Malanda Conservation Park
Platypus spotting
Tour Duration is 10 hours
7:30 am Pickup in Cairns. Travel up the panoramic Gillies Range. You will see the dramatic change in habitat as you gain altitude. Enjoy the beautiful views of Goldsborough Valley from Heales Lookout.
8:45 am Arrive at Lake Barrine. An outstanding location for nature activities. Several walks are available offering great wildlife and bird watching. From 30 minutes to two hours. The choice is yours. Enjoy the famous Devonshire Tea at the Lake Barrine teahouse. Excellent lunch options are also available. The view here is amazing. The lake cruise is a highlight. You will see many species endemic to the Wet Tropics.
11:30 am Arrive in Yungaburra. One of the major focus points of the tour. You will see the sought after Platypus in the WILD! Learn all about their secretive behaviour. Take as much time as you need to get the perfect photo. In this location, we often witness a resident Lumholtz Tree Kangaroo.
1:00 pm Arrive at Lake Eacham. A chance to cool down during the hottest part of the day. Swim in an extinct volcanic crater. With pristine clear water. Surrounded by rainforest. If you don’t want to swim, no problem! Other great nature sites are close by.
2:00 pm Arrive at Malanda Conservation Park. This area is critical for the Lumholtz Tree Kangaroo. They can be seen on a regular basis in this protected forest. Malanda Falls are a beautiful photo opportunity. Along with several other wildlife opportunities along this walk.
3:00 pm Arrive at Cathedral Fig Tree. One of the most incredible trees you will see in your life. This ancient tree is an epic rainforest survivor with a very complex ecosystem surrounding its lifecycle.
Time to Head Home
4:00 pm Depart Tablelands for Cairns. The Atherton Tablelands Wildlife and Nature Private Tour has come to an end. If time allows, we may stop at the Mountain View Hotel for a beverage and gorgeous river views.
5:00 pm Arrive in Cairns. You’ll be dropped off at your accommodation sometime between 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm.
Hat and sunglasses
Good walking shoes
Camera and Water bottle
Day pack for personal items
Towel and spare clothes for swimming
Your enthusiasm!
This tour is not available from Port Douglas. Northern Beaches pickups are from 8:00 am.
Atherton Tablelands Wildlife and Nature Private Tour
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation fees are as follows:
20% cancellation fee 30 days or more before departure
25% cancellation fee between 30 days and 7 days before departure
50% cancellation fee between 7 days and 48 hours before departure
100% cancellation fee within 48 hours before departure and for "No Show"
We are required to notify the operator of any cancellations within the specified cancellation period. It is your responsibility to make sure you submit your cancellation request with adequate time and during our standard business hours (9 am-5 pm), to allow us to contact the tour provider. All cancellation requests must be in writing and sent via email to: [email protected]. Any emails received outside of these hours will be considered received the following day.
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The traveller must rely upon any travel insurance they hold for compensation; and
Where possible, FNQ Nature Tours will substitute an itinerary with similar experiences.
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