Tours

Atherton Tablelands Scenic bus tour 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
2 Days/1 Night Atherton Tablelands Tour - $169 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. 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 Dinner Falls and World Heritage listed Mount Hypipamee National Park.

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).

Mountain Biking

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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Rainforest Waterfalls

Tour Inclusions:
  • Cairns pickup and all transport Informative guides Lunch and BBQ dinner on Day One Share accommodation
  • 2 Rainforest Waterfalls PLUS World Heritage listed Mount Hypipamee National Park
  • 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)
ONE DAY WILDLIFE CANOEING TOUR
Departs Cairns daily at 8:00am - $99 per person   BOOK NOW
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.

Canoeing on the Atherton Tablelands

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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Canoeing Tour

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
ONE DAY WATERFALLS TOUR
Departs Cairns daily at 8:00am - $99 per person   BOOK NOW

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 Dinner Falls and World Heritage listed Mount Hypipamee National Park.

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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Curtain Fig Tree

Tour Inclusions:
  • 2 Rainforest Waterfalls PLUS World Heritage listed Mount Hypipamee National Park
MAKE YOUR OWN DIDGERIDOO
Departs Cairns daily at 8:00am - $220 per person

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!!!

Didgeridoo Making

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Didgeridoo

Tour Inclusions:
  • Spend around 5 hours with aboriginal family Teachings on making, playing and history.
  • Contact the Lodge for exclusive bookings.
  • All ages welcome.