EXCURSION: Private
EXCURSION TYPE: Cultural, Scenic, Shopping
FOOD/BEVERAGE: Snacks, Bottled Water Included
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Easy
Did you know that agile wallabies hop around the suburbs of Cairns? You’ll see these adorable creatures up close at the beginning of this Cairns tour. If you like wildlife, it will be obvious from the outset that this is the Australia tour for you.
A trip up the winding roads of the GIllies Range into the Cairns Tablelands will bring you 800 meters above sea level. In the Danbulla State Forest, the twisting, strangling roots of the stately Cathedral Fig Tree create a spectacular sanctuary inside, giving the tree its name. Close your eyes and listen to the sounds of birds fluttering, chirping, and singing.
Following the rainforest tour, afternoon tea will be served at the volcanic crater lake, Lake Barrine, and then nature will awe you once again with the Twin Bull Kauri Pines, found after a walk through the forest.
The lush rainforest and volcanic crater lakes of Atherton Tablelands form a bio-diverse area that is habitat for many species. You may catch a glimpse of anything from rainforest birds and butterflies to bat-like flying foxes, tiny musky rat-kanagroos hopping on the forest floor, or lizards like the Boyd’s forest dragon, which may be perched on trees.
At Lake Eacham, you’ll look for saw shelled turtles, archerfish — which leap out of the water to catch their prey — and spiky-headed swimming lizards called eastern water dragons. As the sun starts to set, head to the viewing area to take a peek at the unique duck-billed platypus.
After a tour-provided dinner and refreshments, you will head back into the dark rainforest, this time to the stunning curtain fig tree. Most of Australia’s wildlife is nocturnal, so get ready for action. All of the equipment on this Cairns sightseeing tour, including binoculars, spotlighting gear, and rain ponchos, is included in the price. This small group rainforest tour from Cairns is perfect for nature lovers and those who want to explore the wild side of Australia.
• Welcome with fresh flower garlands.
• Meeting and assistance by our representative.
• Entrance fees to the monuments.
• Private guide throughout your journey.
• Covering all main / major monuments and tourist attractions in each city.
• All Transfers, Sightseeing and Overland drive as per the itinerary by private air-conditioned Transport.
• All taxes.
• Domestic and International Flights.
• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance.
• A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
• Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
• In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
• Sometimes, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
• While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
• Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
