Tablelands Exclusive Private Tour
This Cairns Atherton Tablelands exclusive private charter tour has been put together for nature's lovers. Discover some amazing locations and wildlife including the Platypus Australia's amazing shy mammal. Your professional wildlife tour guide will share with you his awesome knowledge. This private day tour will make some 'forever' memories especially when you spot a Platypus in the wild!
What makes it Great:
- Professional accredited guide
- Small group - up to 11 passengers.
- The Incredible Cathedral Fig Tree!
- Lake Barrine Wildlife Cruise
- Interpretive Rainforest walk
- Tropical lunch at Tarzali Platypus park
- A refreshing swim at Eacham Crater
- Platypus Spotting
Inclusions
- Morning tea
- Lunch
- Sunscreen and Insect repellent
- First aid kit on board
- Umbrellas provided for rainy days
- Binoculars
Departure times & locations
Departure Time: 7:30 AM. We pick up from Cairns & Northern Beaches.
Your day at a glance
- 7:30am - Pickup in Cairns. Travel up the panoramic Gillies highway while witnessing the dramatic change in habitat as we gain altitude. Enjoy beautiful views of Goldsborough Valley from Heales Lookout.
- 8:45am - Arrive at Lake Barrine, an outstanding location for nature activities. Several walks are available offering great wildlife and bird watching opportunities. From 30 minutes to two hours, tailored to your desires. Let’s toast our wildlife spotting achievements over some local tea/coffee and the famous Tea House scones with jam and cream.
- The lake cruise takes approximately 1 hour and is a big highlight to spot reptiles such as water dragons, birds, eels, fish, other reptiles and several Wet Tropics endemic species but you will also learn about the European history of the area.
- 11:30am - Arrive in Yungaburra. One of our major focus points of the day, spotting WILD Platypus! Learn about their elusive Platypus behavior and take as much time as you need to get that perfect photo! We often witness a resident Tree Kangaroo family at this location also.
- 1:00pm - Arrive 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. For our guests who would prefer not to swim, other nature sites are available close by!
- 2:00pm - Arrive at Malanda Conservation Park. This conservation park is invaluable to the elusive Mapee (Lumholtz Tree Kangaroo). They are seen on a regular basis in this small patch of protected forest. Malanda falls is a beautiful photo opportunity on the walk and several other wildlife opportunities are available here, such as the Freshwater Snapping Turtle and the Grey-headed Robin.
- 3:00pm - Arrive at Cathedral Fig Tree, one of the most incredible trees you will see in your life. This ancient Curtain Fig Tree is an epic rainforest survivor (800 years) with a very complex ecosystem surrounding its lifecycle. Over 120 birds can be found and heard in the area.
- 4:00pm - Depart Tablelands for Cairns. Time permitting, we may stop at the Mountain View hotel for a beverage and lovely views of the Little Mulgrave River and possibly a drive through Gordonvale to view the Sugar Refinery.
- 5:00-5:30pm - Arrive Cairns. We’ll drop you back to your accomodation in Cairns between 5:00-5:30pm
What To Bring
- Sun protection advised: hat, sunglasses
- Good walking shoes
- Camera and water bottle
- Day pack for carrying personal items
- Towel & spare clothes for swimming
- Your enthusiasm!
Booking Info
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Instant Booking & Mobile Friendly Tickets
Check availability & book here to secure you spot on Tablelands Exclusive Private Tour. Pre-booking is essential. Please do not turn up on the day without a booking.
If you require hotel transfers please have your hotel name ready when booking so we can send you a pick-up time with your confirmation.
About FNQ Nature Tours
FNQ Nature Tours was established in 2015. We provide premier wildlife encounters in Far North Queensland, based out of Cairns. Our small group tours explore the rainforest habitat, concentrating on the endemic wildlife found within. Our passionate and knowledgable guides are eager to share the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area with you. Allow us to take you on a journey of a lifetime!
Departure Time: 7:30 AM. We pick up from Cairns, Northern Beach and Port Douglas.
