Why choose this Cairns & the Tropical North tour ?
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.
Make the most of your Cairns & the Tropical North adventure
What makes Day Tour to Paronella Park, Lake Barrine and Millaa Millaa Falls a unique experience ?
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.
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.
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.
Visit The World famous Millaa Millaa Falls, one of the most renowned and photographed waterfalls in Australia surrounded by Mabi rainforest. This waterfall has been used as a feature in both television advertisements and movies.
The waterfall flows over solid volcanic basalt rock formed over many thousands of years ago giving the perfect drop for Millaa Millaa creek to fall for approx 20 metres into a pool surrounded by rainforest.
Enjoy a short drive through this interesting country town, with many buildings of the Art Deco Era
In the cool of the afternoon we visit amazing Paronella Park’s Spanish style castles in the rainforest. This includes a 30 minute tour expertly conducted by Paronella Park’s own knowledgeable English, Chinese & Japanese speaking guides.
Paronella Park is a multi award winning tourist attraction with National Trust listed Heritage gardens and castle ruins, also boasting North Queensland’s first hydro-electric power plant all built by Jose Paronella at Mena Creek Falls. Originally created in the 1930’s by Jose Paronella, a man with a dream.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- 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.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Day Tour to Paronella Park, Lake Barrine and Millaa Millaa Falls Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Professional guide
- National Park fees
- As per option chosen in itinerary
- Live commentary on board
Not Included
- Option C Doesn’t Include Morning Tea & Lunch (can upgrade on the day)
- Tour does not operate from Port Douglas
- Return Transfers from Northern Beaches additional $35 per person, payable on the day of travel.
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Northern Experience Eco Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Australia/Brisbane.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 259 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• 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.
