Tablelands-Paronella Park Tour: Explore Tropical Rainforests

Embark on a full-day adventure with Northern Experience Eco Tours to explore the stunning Paronella Park, Lake Barrine, and Millaa Millaa Falls. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the tropical rainforests and discover the unique attractions of the Atherton Tablelands.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Atherton Tablelands - Departure from Cairns, we head south travelling past Walsh’s Pyramid, one of the largest naturally formed pyramids in the world. Here your guide will stop so you can grab a photo of this unique North Queensland landmark.
    Now it’s time to travel up the World Heritage listed Gillies Highway climbing 730 metres above sea level…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • National Park fees
  • Selected itinerary options
  • Live onboard commentary
What's Not Included
  • Option C Doesn’t Include Morning Tea & Lunch (can upgrade on the day)
  • Gratuities
  • Tour does not operate from Port Douglas
  • Return Transfers from Northern Beaches additional $35 per person, payable on the day of travel.
Additional Information

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…

Location
Atherton Tablelands
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Nickmk9347wd
Sep 28, 2025
Wonderful Day - This day tour is wonderful way to explore the Atherton Tablelands. Paronella Park's castle ruins and lush gardens are fascinating, Lake Barrine offers a peaceful rainforest setting, and Millaa Millaa Falls is a perfect photo stop. The tour is well-paced, with friendly guides and plenty of time to enjoy each location.
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Harvey_m
Sep 27, 2025
Great Trip - Our guide, Steve, was full of information. Almost encyclopedic. Every stop was worthwhile and breathtaking.
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George_v
Sep 14, 2025
Worth Every Cent - The Day Tour to Paronella Park, Lake Barrine and Millaa Millaa Falls was absolutely fantastic! The scenery was stunning and each stop offered something unique and memorable. A special shoutout to our guide, Steve, who made the entire experience even better – he was incredibly informative, full of humour, and highly professional throughout the day. His stories and knowledge brought the places to life, and he kept us entertained from start to finish. Highly recommend this tour!
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Ron
Sep 10, 2025
Enhance your trip with this experience! - Our ‘Dream Trip’ to Australia finished on a high note with this tour! Jeremy’s knowledge of the areas we saw, accompanied by the creatures that dwell there was impressive! Even driving he spotted a creature that is rare to be seen; even by Australians…a Tree Kangaroo! From the first stop at Lake Barrine we knew good things were to come by the delicious scones & coffee! Lunch at Mena Creek Hotel was hearty meal after having traipsed through the forest: there were so many interesting trees, vines. The last stop of the tour was Paronella Park. The ruins of this place, its history, and the natural beauty made it the perfect end to our journey. Jeremy made an unexpected stop at a local fruit market that used an honor system: the fresh fruits were enjoyed by all. I highly recommend this tour, Jeremy is very knowledgeable, professional, and pleasant.
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Cbo7138so
Sep 9, 2025
Great destinations, delicious food, clean modern bus, awesome guide. - Steve was our informative guide. He was an excellent driver, gentle on hair pin bends so I didn't get car sick yet he kept up to speed limit on highway so it was a quick journey between destinations. Clean modern bus. Great food. Fabulous destinations. Great value for money. Highlight of my holiday in Cairns.
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Z2210zbjohnb
Sep 9, 2025
Jaw dropping experience - This tour is awesome and I highly recommend it . The guide Jeremy was outstanding and went over and above to make the experience absolutely fantastic. The wildlife we saw took my breath away . This is a must do tour.
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Marieth1991of
Aug 27, 2025
Lake Barrine Parronella Park tour. - Parronella Park was very interesting. Milla Milla falls and Lake Barrine was beautiful with very clear water. The bus we had was very small with high seats in front of you so you couldn't see what the driver was talking about on the road.
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Michelle_p
Aug 21, 2025
Great way to see a... - Great way to see a different part of Cairns hinterland. Magnificent Kauri trees , oldest fig different topography to the Daintree.
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Tonysmith279
Aug 2, 2025
Lake Barrine Tea House is exquisite. - A great introduction to the Atherton Tablelands. The tour gave us ideas for a follow up visit. Lake Barrine Teahouse is exquisite.
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635melf
Aug 15, 2025
Nice spots and very friendly guide, but a bit "in a rush" style - Too expensive and bit uncomfortable for some people. We boarded a full travel bus (fits around 20 people), and I spent the whole 10 hours trip with my feet on the wheel hub(there were no other seats left, most people were elderly or have some mobility issue and I would not have asked for anyone to swap with me), I am a short person, and my knees were ar least 20cm up for 10 hours, which made the trip extremelly uncomfortable. With all stops we made, the clock was ticking and just so you know, there is absolutely no time to swim, you may do that in 2 minutes. They could have cut the figtree (which is nice) or start at 6.30 or finished bit later. What I mean it...it is NOT a very relaxing trip beside all the places we stopped were worthy. I did the same trip with another company last year and half an hour extra made it all way more relaxing and worthy AND not shoving too many people in a bus/van. Also, with the other company, we stopped at same places, but had time to do the full walk at Babinda Boulders(even with elderly people etc). With this company, they stop at Paronella, where there is a tour guide, and then you have just enought time to have a quick look around and head back to the Van, the other trips are more like bush walk, BUT there is no time to do the full tour walk such as at Babinda Boulders, as there was no time to "waste". Everyone was rushing more to be ready on time. Why not book the return for arrival at 6.00pm? Wouldn't hurt...The tour guide was an extremelly friendly person and really chatty, and helpful, which felt great. But I am not sure if I would bring my family again with this company, unless the time is a bit longer.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).