Atherton Tablelands Rain Forest by Night from Cairns | La Vacanza Travel

Atherton Tablelands Rain Forest by Night from Cairns

Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes
Destination: Australia, Queensland, Cairns & the Tropical North
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  • 8 hours 30 minutes
  • Cairns & the Tropical North
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

See Australia's unique animals and birds in their natural environment on a rainforest wildlife-spotting tour in the Atherton Tablelands. Led by an expert nature guide, your small-group nocturnal tour visits a number of locations including lush tropical rainforest and a volcanic crater lake. See tree kangaroos, lizards and musky rat kangaroo by day, and search for platypus at dusk. Enjoy afternoon tea at Lake Barrine and dinner at a country restaurant, then go spotlighting for possum, bandicoots, owls, bats and tree kangaroos by starlight on this fascinating nocturnal wildlife tour.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Atherton Tablelands, Cairns, Queensland Australia

There is no better place close to Cairns to see some of the rarest animals in Australia in the wild. We spend the majority of our tour exploring the region searching for wildlife.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Curtain Fig National Park, Yungaburra, Queensland Australia

We take you to this amazing natural spectacle during the night walk section of our tour. The sites and sound of the rainforest at night is an experience you will not forget.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Yungaburra, Yungaburra, Queensland

Our tour is centred around the picturesque village of Yungaburra and the surrounding countryside. It is also where we get dinner.

Stop At: Lake Barrine, Yungaburra, Queensland Australia

During the tour we take a break for afternoon tea and there is no better setting than Lake Barrine to enjoy it. Afterwards we take a slow walk through the surrounding forest searching for Forest Dragons and Musky Rat Kangaroos!

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local guide
  • Afternoon tea
  • Dinner
  • National Park fee
  • All equipment (binoculars, spotlighting gear, rain ponchos, reference materials)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions
  • Drinks, unless specified

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please wear closed toe shoes and a jacket for night time.
  • A moderate amount of walking is involve. Low fitness level required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Please bring insect spray as this is not provided
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up from any location and type of accommodation in and around the city of Cairns. Just call in advance to get your pick up time.


Departure Time

01:30 PM

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

8 hours 30 minutes

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

Bailey_D

05 Apr, 2024

Amazing! Had so much fun, learned so much about the wildlife and plants. Got to see a wild platypus and so much more. Would do this tour again!

Mathieu_G

22 Mar, 2024

This was a wonderful opportunity to experience the rainforest through a guided visit with a guide who is clearly extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his work. He has a gregarious and engaging personality that made time go by quickly. He also has a keen ability to spot animals and point them out to us. All necessary equipment was provided and we were instructed on how to optimally use binoculars. On our day, my impression is that we saw less animals than on his average tours, but it is nature and one cannot go in with specific expectations. We did still see plenty of variety. Being able to explore the forest at night was a very unique experience and the finale was definitely memorable. Dinner was also excellent. Would be happy to recommend!

teresa_y

18 Mar, 2024

Paul our driver was absolutely fantastic, we saw almost all the animals he promised and even some that we didn’t expect to see. Dinner was sooooo!!!! Good and they gave you more than you can eat. I had the Parmi dinner and would have it again. My group and I highly recommend this tour, beware there is a lot of walking , but well worth it. Teresa York

Gil_S

14 Mar, 2024

The evening walk through the forest, seeing nocturnal animals, and the view of the night sky full of stars was an experience I won't forget. The only negative was the trip up and down the mountain on the winding road. I would do this again an again.

Angela_P

06 Feb, 2024

paul--the guide--was absolutely incredible! the knowledge he has of the rainforest and it's ecosystem is breathtaking. what a wonderful experience--book this trip!

User's Picture Gallery

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Do this tour!

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You will see Roos and platapus + more

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Atherton Tablelands by night is a must!

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Very insightful

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Worth doing to see some nocturnal wildlife in their native habitats

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Knowledgeable guide recommended

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Amazing wildlife tour

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Fantastic Tour and Guide!

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Long day but full of fun and informative

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Great flora and fauna

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Great for wildlife, but occasionally uncomfortable

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Life time experience.

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Fun activity.

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Nocturnal nature.

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Friendly and amazing tour

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Rainforest Tour

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Fantastic experience.

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Top stuff.

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A great and unique experience

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Amazing wildlife experience!

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Everyone should do this!

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Wonderful introduction to the tablelands at night.

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Must experience

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A unique and educational look at the rainforest

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