Explore the rainforest when it really comes alive - at night! On this small-group tour see nocturnal animals such as platypus, musky rat kangaroos, Boyd's forest dragons, rainforest birds, butterfliea, flying foxes and more!
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 8 - 9.5 hours
- Starting time 2:00 PM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- Your Northern Beaches hotel or accommodation, including Palm Cove, Trinity Beach, Kewarra Beach and Holloways Beach.
- Private or small groups available
Experience
Highlights
- Discover a World Heritage Listed rainforest by day and night on this small-group tour
- Spot a wild platypus at a private viewing platform
- Enjoy your afternoon by the stunning Lake Barrine
- Venture into the rainforest after dark to spot the nocturnal animals that call it home
- Have a delicious dinner at a restaurant in Yungburra
Full description
Departing from your Cairns or Northern Beaches accommodation, head south to view the agile wallabies that live within the city limits. Make a second stop at the Cathedral Fig Tree, an 8,000-year-old Strangler fig with a giant root system. Enjoy an afternoon tea at the world-renowned Lake Barrine before walking through the rainforest. Keep your eyes out for musky rat-kangaroo, Boyd's forest dragon, rainforest birds, butterflies and flying foxes.
After a quick stop at Lake Eacham, visit a private access platypus viewing area in Yungaburra for a 90% chance of seeing the unique mammal. Enjoy a delicious dinner at a restaurant in the township of Yungburra. Then, your nighttime spotlighting adventure begins! Walk under the night stars and into the rainforest. Look out for Lumholtz's tree-kangaroo, northern leaf-tailed gecko, ringtail possums, gliders, frogs, owls and more. Return to Cairns at around 10:00 PM and Northern Beaches at around 10:30 PM.
Includes
- Expert guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Afternoon tea
- Dinner
- Tea, coffee or hot chocolate with dinner
- Wet weather gear, if required
- Binoculars
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
Covid-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
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Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- The maximum number of participants for this tour is 11 people
- Please wear cool and comfortable clothing
- Walking shoes are a must
- The tour supplier will provide wet weather gear if required
- Bring a water bottle, a small backpack for your things and don't forget your camera
