There's so much to see and do around here! Explore at your
own pace on a mountain bike, go canoeing
around beautiful Lake Tinaroo by day, or glide the rivers
in a canoe at night on a nocturnal wildlife spotting tour
with our expert guides.
Swim at the waterfalls and walk through the rainforest. Take a slow evening stroll around the heritage village of Yungaburra, and stop at the specially constructed viewing platform for some platypus spotting before your delicious BBQ Dinner.
Best of all, we've packaged the highlights for you in this overnight bargain deal! All prices are EX CAIRNS.
OVERNIGHT PACKAGE
WILDLIFE CANOEING
WATERFALLS TOUR
MAKE A DIDGERIDOO
OVERNIGHT PACKAGE
Rainforest Waterfalls, Wildlife Canoeing and Mountain Biking
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2 Days/1 Night Atherton Tablelands Tour - $165 per person
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This popular nature tour takes us to the highlights of
the cool tropical Atherton Tablelands. Departs Cairns
daily at 8:00am.
Day One: Rainforest Waterfalls: The day begins
with a visit to the Curtain Fig Tree and continues with
guided rainforest walks in search of native wildlife
at both the Cathedral Fig Tree and the volcanic crater,
Lake Barrine, before lunch. We travel to several rainforest
waterfalls such as the famous Millaa Millaa Falls, and
off the beaten track to Zillie Falls before pausing
for refreshing tropical fruits and a swim at the beautiful
Ellinjaa Falls.
Overnight accommodation is at our award winning ON
THE WALLABY BACKPACKERS LODGE, with platypus spotting
before a seriously good BBQ dinner.
Day Two: Mountain Bikes, Wildlife Canoeing:
Guests are treated to a guided mountain bike ride through
the lush, green Atherton Tablelands countryside and
rainforest for a swim and walk at the volcanic crater,
Lake Eacham. (lunch can be purchased here at own expense).
In the afternoon we explore a secluded area of Lake Tinaroo in the safety of our two person canoes. Our guide will help you spot rare wildlife such as tree kangaroos, birds and water dragons. Then, have your face painted with Aboriginal ochre clay before hot showers, tea and coffee at ON THE WALLABY LODGE .
The tour returns to Cairns at approximately 7:00pm.
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Tour Inclusions:
- Cairns pickup and all transport
- Informative guides
- Lunch and BBQ dinner on Day One
- Share accommodation
- 3 rainforest waterfalls: Millaa Millaa, Zillie, and Ellinjaa falls
- Volcanic crater lakes: Lake Barrine & Lake Eacham
- Mountain biking: Curtain and Cathedral Fig Trees
- Guided canoeing on Lake Tinaroo
- Tea and coffee plus afternoon tropical fruit snacks
- Self serve breakfast for overnight package
- All park fees
Optional Extras:
- Extra Night's Accommodation $20 BOOK NOW
- Nocturnal Wildlife Canoeing $30 - A great way to spot unique rainforest animals- departs nightly 8pm (min 4)
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ONE DAY WILDLIFE CANOEING TOUR
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Departs Cairns daily at 8:00am - $95 per person
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This fully guided day tour begins with a scenic drive up the Gillies Range, stopping for rainforest walks in search of native wildlife at both the Cathedral Fig Tree and the volcanic crater Lake Barrine, where we provide lunch.
The afternoon is spent exploring a secluded area of Lake Tinaroo in the safety of our two person canoes.
Let our informative guide show you the rare birds and wildlife such as tree climbing kangaroos, before painting your face with Aboriginal ochres.
Hot showers, tea and coffee await you at the On The Wallaby Lodge to round off your day.
Returns to Cairns at approximately 7:00pm.
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Tour Inclusions:
- Cairns pickup and all transport
- Informative guides
- Cathedral Fig Tree
- Volcanic crater lakes
- Lunch
- 3 hours wildlife spotting in canoes
- Life-jackets
- Binoculars
- Camera dry bags
- Tea and coffee
- All park fees
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ONE DAY WATERFALLS TOUR
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Departs Cairns daily at 8:00am - $95 per person
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This value-packed day tour begins when your On The Wallaby
guide takes you up the spectacular Gillies Range and onto
the tropical Atherton Tablelands. Explore the Cathedral
and Curtain Fig Trees and take a rainforest walk at Lake
Barrine National park before lunch.
Travel through the picturesque countryside for the day's highlights, swimming at several pristine waterfalls, such as the famous Millaa Millaa, plus a jungle trek to view the raging Zillie Falls before a refreshing swim and massage at the beautiful Ellinjaa falls.
Last stop, On the Wallaby Lodge for tea & coffee to round off your day before we head back to Cairns arriving at approximately 7:00pm.
What to bring: A small backpack, swimming gear and towel, walking shoes,
a change of clothes, film, underwater camera, and your
sense of fun and adventure!
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Tour Inclusions:
- Cairns pickup and all transport
- Informative guides
- Rainforest walks
- Volcanic crater lakes
- Curtain and Cathedral Fig Trees
- Lunch in Yungaburra
- 3 Rainforest Waterfalls: Millaa Millaa, Zillie, and Ellinjaa falls
- Lots of swimming, heaps of fun
- Tropical fruits
- Tea and coffee
- All park fees
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MAKE YOUR OWN DIDGERIDOO
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Departs Cairns daily at 8:00am - $130 per person
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Make Your Own Didgeridoo
With a traditional Aboriginal Family
The “GUNDOII”
Tribe
Make, Paint and Play your yigi-yigi (didge) while learning the ways of the Yidinji people of Australia who have been making didgeridoos since the Dreamtime
Didgeridoo your spirit!!!!
Come and join us in Australia’s largest tropical rainforest area swimming in freshwater lakes and waterfalls.
Loose yourself in our activities and cultural experiences.
Didgeridoo making to be arranged at the lodge on day of arrival!!!
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Tour Inclusions:
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Spend around 5 hours with aboriginal family
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Teachings on making, playing and history
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Transfers from On the Wallaby lodge.
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Cheapest and most traditional tour in Australia
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Highest quality timbers collected from tribal
areas.
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No minimum numbers
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All ages welcomed
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Prices in Australian Dollars