Atherton Tablelands Tours & Attractions

Don't miss the chance to go for a hot-air balloon flight over Far North Queensland's Atherton Tablelands. It's one of the "must do" activities when visiting the tropics. You have the choice of pick-up from Cairns, the Northern beaches or Palm Cove hotels.
Duration: 4 to 6 hours.

Dive into an adventure where flexibility meets the beauty of nature. Our tour stands out by adapting to weather and group preferences, ensuring a personalized experience.

Discover the Atherton Tablelands' stunning waterfalls like Millaa Millaa and Josephine, swim in Lake Eacham's clear waters, and marvel at the ancient Cathedral Fig Tree.

With surprise stops and a commitment to eco-friendly practices, our expert guides make each moment special. Enjoy inclusive snacks and lunch, capturing unforgettable memories in Queensland's natural paradise. Join us for a day of exploration, laughter, and connection with nature.
Duration: 10 to 11 hours.

Looking for some adventure in paradise? Get high in the sky on a tandem skydive over Cairns with spectacular bird's-eye views of the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage-listed Rainforest. Experience the adrenalin rush while freefalling from up to 15,000ft. No experience necessary!
Duration: 3 hours.

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.
Duration: 11 hours.

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.
Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes.

Our tour 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.
Duration: 11 hours.

Eat your way through the day with This multi award winning boutique food and wine experience from Port Douglas you will be tasting some of the best food and wine that the Atherton Tablelands has to offer.
First stop is a tropical breakfast, then off to Emerald Creek Ice creamery a family-owned business
The Ice-cream is made on-site in their factory using pure cream and full cream milk using local Tablelands fruit, then seasonal fruit tasting and Macadamia nuts. Lunch at the Platypus Park to watch them play and try Kangaroo, Crocodile and other delicacies Visit a working dairy farm and sample their chocolates and a cheese platter, Then a tipple or 2 at Mt Uncle distillery, and last stop of the day at a private location to relax by a creek and sip wines and beers. You will be taken through a variety of contrasting landscapes, relax as we taste our way around the regions 'Food Bowl.' 7 Unique gourmet Stops! The maximum participants for this tour is 18.
Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes.

Don't miss the chance to go for a hot-air balloon ride over Far North Queensland's Atherton Tablelands - it's one of the top "must do" activities when visiting the tropics. Pickup and return transfers from Northern Beaches accommdation.
Duration: 4 to 6 hours.

Enjoy four fun filled days exploring the Great Barrier Reef, including a free Introductory Dive; visit to the 'oldest rainforest on earth' with a day tour to the stunning Daintree National Park and Cape Tribulation. Join the Kuranda Scenic Train and then enjoy free time in Kuranda Village before gliding over the Rainforest canopy on board the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway; Explore the Amazing Tropical Highlands & Paronella Park.

Please note: accommodation is not included
Duration: 4 days.

Want to see Atherton Tablelands, Cooktown, the Daintree Rainforest and more in a 3-day tour with everything taken care of? This very small-group tour takes you on an exclusive guided 4WD tour to the Daintree National Park, Cooktown, and the Atherton Tablelands. This tour ticks all the boxes in terms of showing people the best of Far North Queensland! Visit Cooktown and its many surrounding attractions as you learn about this truly amazing ancient area of the world from our very experienced local naturalist guide.
Duration: 3 days.

This is a 4 days tour covering all the main attractions in Cairns, very economical, tailored based on the what people like when they visit us here in Cairns.

You will be impressed to see from the 4 days which covers 180 million years old rainforest, scenic look outs, tropical fruits, Great Barrier Reef, Koalas, Tropical Birds, Butterfly, The scenic train in Kuranda which was bulilt in 1886 and Skyrail in 1891, Daintree is a must to see place where you will be impressed to see the wild crocodiles and to learn all about them.

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What to bring

Day 1: Atherton Tablelands’ Rainforests & Waterfalls
Hat, Water Bottle, Camera, Sunglasses, Comfy Walkin Shoes, Towel and extra clothes.

Day 2,3 & 4:
Hat & Sunscreen,
Small day bag,
Comfortable clothing & footwear,
Water bottle,
Swimmers and a towel for swimming days,
Change of clothes,
Cash or Credit Card

PLEASE MAKE YOUR PLANS AND BOOK ATLEAST 1 WEEK IN ADVANCE
TOUR DAYS AND AVAIILBILITY CAN CHANGE AND WE REQUEST YOUR FLEXIBILITY.


Duration: 4 days.

Choose this private tour for you and 6 friends with all entrance fees, hotel pickup and drop-off and lunch included. On this private family friendly day trip through the tropical rainforest you'll see native wildlife in their natural environment, visit the best waterfalls in the mountains, be guided through the cool mountain rainforests with an informative, fun and friendly professional guide.
Duration: 8 to 9 hours.