• Reef Fleet Terminal - Join the Barefoot Tours bus at Reef Fleet Terminal, Bus Bay #7, 1 Spence St, Cairns Marlin Marina. Look for the bright green or orange Barefoot Tours bus - arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure.
• Babinda Boulders - The first stop is Babinda Boulders, a natural wonderland featuring a fast-flowing tropical creek amidst massive granite boulders and the lush Bellenden Ker rainforest. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the natural rock pools or stroll through the forest and learn about the Aboriginal legends that enrich this enchanting place.
• Josephine Falls - A beloved swimming destination in the Tablelands. The pristine waters of Josephine Falls cascade over smooth boulders into a natural pool with a rock slide that visitors love to return to.
• Mungalli Falls - A picturesque lunch spot in the heart of the Tablelands. Relish your included picnic lunch of sandwiches and a fruit platter in a stunning rainforest setting.
• Millaa Millaa Lookout - Offers a panoramic view over the rolling hills and lush farmland of the Atherton Tablelands. It’s one of the best photo opportunities of the day.
• Millaa Millaa Falls - Among the most photographed waterfalls in Australia, featuring a single-drop curtain of water into a clear pool surrounded by protected rainforest. Enjoy swimming, relaxing, and capturing photos at Cairns’ most iconic waterfall.
• Atherton Tablelands - The guide leads you through the heart of the Tablelands, with rolling hills, ancient rainforest, and local towns. Commentary throughout covers the region’s natural history, geology, and wildlife. Keep an eye out for tree kangaroos along the way.
• Lake Eacham Crater Lakes National Park - Swim in one of Australia’s most stunning volcanic crater lakes. Lake Eacham’s crystal-clear waters are encircled by ancient rainforest and are home to turtles and freshwater fish visible from the surface.
• Cathedral Fig Tree - Be amazed by one of Australia’s most extraordinary living structures, a 500-year-old strangler fig with roots forming a cathedral-like chamber in the forest.
• Yungaburra Platypus Viewing Platform - The day’s highlight wildlife stop. Stroll along the rainforest creek at dusk and look for wild platypus in their natural habitat, one of Australia’s most elusive and iconic animals. Sightings are not guaranteed but are a regular feature of this tour.
• Wet Tropics World Heritage Area - Wet Tropics Wonder: Dive into one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth. The Wet Tropics World Heritage Area is a living museum of natural history, home to ancient flora and rare wildlife. (The region visited throughout the day, not a specific location)
• Reef Fleet Terminal - Return to Cairns CBD.

• Carbon-neutral tour - every adventure is carbon offset
• Expert local guide
• Small group experience - maximum 20 people
• Water can be provided and there are water stations available along the route
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• All national park entrance fees and permits
• Picnic lunch - sandwiches and fruit platter

• Breakfast and dinner

The Atherton Tablelands is home to ancient rainforests, volcanic crater lakes, and unique wildlife. Here’s the perfect way to enjoy a full day there.

Starting from Cairns with hotel pickup included, a small group will venture into the World Heritage-listed rainforest for a day filled with swimming, exploring, and wildlife observation. Enjoy sliding down natural rock slides at Josephine Falls, swimming under Millaa Millaa Falls, cooling off in the volcanic Lake Eacham, and standing beneath the majestic 500-year-old Cathedral Fig. Keep an eye out for platypus, cassowaries, tree kangaroos, and turtles, as sightings are common throughout the day.

The guide is a local expert with a true passion for the area. They will highlight wildlife that might otherwise go unnoticed and adjust the pace to suit the group. With a maximum of 20 guests, each stop is given ample time.

The tour includes a picnic lunch, entrance fees, national park permits, and return transfers to Cairns. It is certified carbon-neutral and operated by a fully accredited Queensland operator.

• Meeting point: Reef Fleet Terminal, Bus Bay #7, 1 Spence St, Cairns Marlin Marina, Cairns CBD
• Look for the vibrant green or orange Barefoot Tours bus - arrive 15 minutes before departure
• What to bring: towel, swimwear, comfortable shoes or sandals, sunglasses, hat, camera
• Water can be provided and there are water stations available along the route
• Pack a jumper or light jacket in winter months - temperatures in the Tablelands are cooler than Cairns
• Wildlife sightings including platypus, cassowary, and tree kangaroos are common but not guaranteed
• Itinerary is flexible and may vary based on weather and road conditions on the day
• Minimum age 8 years

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.