Explore Atherton Tableland's majestic waterfalls and rainforest and visit some of the most beautiful locations across tropical North Queensland.

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Duration 10 - 11 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Pickup optional: Transfers available from Cairns and Northern Beaches hotels
Private or small groups available

Highlights

Visit Millaa Millaa Falls, which is Australia's most photographed cascade
Explore a landscape of rugged mountains, winding rivers and rainforests
Swim and float on inflatables at cascading waterfalls and swimming holes

Full description

Embark on a full-day trip to Atherton Tableland from Cairns and admire the lush beauty of tropical North Queensland. Visit Wooroonooran National Park, swim in Lake Eacham, and enjoy lunch in a historic pub.

Your 11-hour excursion begins with a drive to the Wooroonooran National Park. Stop for a swim at Josephine Falls, which features a huge natural rock slide. Travel across the volcanic landscape of the Atherton Tablelands. Marvel at the 18-meter-high Millaa Millaa Falls, framed by lush rainforest and tree ferns. Enjoy lunch at the Malanda Pub, before visiting Mount Hypipamee. Walk through the rainforest on easy pathways. See wildlife around Dinner Falls, including brush turkeys and Boyd’s forest dragon. Visit the giant curtain fig tree, and try your luck at platypus spotting in Yungaburra. Enjoy a last swim at Lake Eacham, before the trip back to Cairns.

Includes

Transfers from and to your accommodation
Morning tea
Lunch at the historic Malanda Pub
Tea and coffee

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You must fill out a travel information form

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Swimwear
Towel
Sunscreen

Not allowed

Pets
Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

Be sure to bring a camera, a hat, a swimsuit, sunblock and a towel
It is recommended that you bring a hoodie or warm jacket as it can get cold up in the mountains

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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 242 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.8/5
Transportation
4.6/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Safety
4.7/5

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The tour went really well. We got picked up from our hotel and dropped off. Nancy the tour guide was very informative and experienced so we could trust her. The waterfalls were magnificent and it was an amazing experience being able to swim at the waterfalls and Lake Eacham. The rock water slide was very fun! It was very wet due to the wet seasons and got quite cold in between the dips in water since the sun wasn’t out. Overall, I would definitely recommend going on this tour.

April 14, 2022

Had a small group the driver Stu was a fun guy. He was very good at jokes!! It was a diverse group and he catered for all of us. I am not a swimmer so he would find good walking tracks for me to enjoy my day. All round it was great. Hotel pick up was the best.

March 29, 2022

Stu was great! He knows a lot of things plus he know how to give us a good time. The customer service was great! The adventure was unforgettable! Hotel pick is a must. I will use the app in the future. I will forget Viator they don’t know how to take care of me.

March 22, 2022

From Cairns: Atherton Tableland Wilderness Tour with Lunch

From Cairns: Atherton Tableland Wilderness Tour with Lunch

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