Atherton Tablelands Tours
The elevated plateau of the Atherton Tableland is located 93.5 kilometres (58 m) southwest of Cairns City. Thanks to its elevation (between 500 and 1,280 metres (1,640 and 4,200 ft.) high) and volcanic soils, this thriving region is highly fertile, with rolling farmlands, lush tropical rainforests and a number of stunning geological wonders.
The Atherton Tablelands offer so much to visitors and the area is also an excellent accommodation base from which to branch out and explore other nearby regions, with a variety of options ranging from caravan parks to bed and breakfasts, eco lodges, welcoming inns and luxury retreats. The region’s many farming operations mean that the local wining and dining options are always stunning and the area is often referred to as the ‘food bowl of the tropics’.
There are attractions and activities within the Atherton Tablelands to suit all tastes, from rainforest walks along the waterfall circuits, volcanic wonders (Mt Hypipamee Crater, Undara Lava Tubes), Clean, clear waterways and dams (Barron River, Lake Tinaroo, Barrine and Eacham Lakes) and other marvels, such as the Curtain Fig Tree, Broomfield Swamp and Paronella Park, to name but a few. Almost all of these areas are teeming with amazing native wildlife, including many endangered or rare species.
The diverse environment of the Atherton Tablelands is perfect for visitors hoping to experience a number of environments in the one trip and the ability to experience this vast area by air, land or on the water is a definite bonus. Whatever you choose to do while visiting, you can be sure of finding the perfect activities to create the ideal, memorable holiday!
Barefoot Tours
Fantastic, fun-filled day tour of the beautiful Atherton Tablelands! Swim in volcanic crater lakes, take a dip under breathtaking waterfalls and slide down a natural waterslide! If you’re not a fan of water, don’t worry, there’s still plenty for you to see and do. Visit the amazing Cathedral Fig Tree, find loads of fabulous photo opportunities, and have some fun in the sun! An awesome day out you'll always remember!
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Cairns Adventure Group
Foaming Fury has been operating White Water Rafting tours from Cairns and Port Douglas since 1986. During this time Foaming Fury has built a reputation for the highest quality service, excellent safety standards and training. Foaming Fury employs only the most professional river rafting guides. We also offer day tours to the World Heritage listed rainforests of the Daintree on our Cape Tribulation Day tour or join us on a tour of the bea... more
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Cape Trib Connections
Cape Trib Connections is locally owned and founded by two tour guides with more than a decade of hands-on experience. Carrying small groups of approximately 21 people in modern coaster vehicles, there are tours available to Cape Tribulation, Tablelands, Kuranda & the Daintree. Tours depart from Cairns, Port Douglas and the Cairns Northern Beaches.
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Discovery Tours Australia
Why not travel in style and comfort! We are the small group tour specialists. Using our modern fleet of vehicles you are assured of comfortable & personalised touring. We carry a maximum of 13 passengers which allows our tours to be adapted and customised to meet the needs of our group. Discovery Tours Australia offers a range of day tours to The Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation through to extended tours to Cooktown, Cape York, Ca... more
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Kuranda Koala Gardens
Kuranda Koala Gardens - a delightful wildlife attraction in the heart of the Kuranda Heritage Markets. This venue provides visitors with the opportunity to see and experience some of Australia’s most popular wildlife in one convenient beautiful location. A highlight is the unique opportunity to actually hold a koala (extra cost) for a souvenir photo and hand feed tame kangaroos and wallabies. These photos can be booked as an optional ex... more
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Nautilus Aviation
For that once in a lifetime experience, every time, Nautilus Aviation offers one of the best ways to see the world’s natural wonders just outside their doorsteps. A proven helicopter specialist with over 25 years of exceptional service and an impeccable safety rating, Nautilus Aviation have over 25 helicopters across its bases in Queensland, the Northern Territory and New South Wales. Now also proudly operating Sydney’s ‘Westpac Su... more
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North Queensland Wildscapes
Half and full day tours around some of the less visited though very photogenic sites in the countryside around Cairns. Catering to the experienced enthusiast/professional as well as those new to outdoors photgraphy. Personalised tours for up to 4 people.
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Northern Experience Eco Tours
Take a day trip south of Cairns for a day out traveling through the magnificent World Heritage Wet Tropics rainforests of Wooroonooran National Park, swimming in waterfalls, traveling through the Atherton Tablelands, and visiting local must see attractions such as beautiful Lake Barrine, Millaa Millaa Falls, Curtain Fig Tree, Babinda Boulders, Paronella Park (Spanish castle ruins - one man's inspiration and dream). Travel in a comfortable ... more
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Wait-a-While Rainforest Tours
We take small groups of guests from Cairns into the World Heritage Rainforest to experience native wildlife in its natural habitat. As 80% 0f Australian wildlife is nocturnal all of our tours have a night element in them-this enables our guests to have the mornings to relax before venturing into the rainforest to discover some of our iconic wildlife. Our tours are an "unforgetable natural experience"- escorted by guides who are enthusaisti... more
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