From Cairns: Atherton Tablelands & Paronella Park Day Tour - Small Group

Travel through the rainforest
up to the Atherton Tablelands

After pickup from your Cairns hotel, head to the Atherton Tablelands in a small air-conditioned vehicle. Pass lush rainforest, scenic lookouts, and winding green valleys to reach one of the most biodiverse regions in Queensland.

Your first stop is Lake Barrine in Crater Lakes National Park. Explore the ancient rainforest and the roughly 1,000-year-old twin kauri pines, and enjoy a Devonshire morning tea with scones, jam, and cream (about 1 hour).

Visit Yungaburra and the Curtain Fig Tree

Stop for photos in the historic village of Yungaburra, then admire the unique aerial roots of the Curtain Fig Tree, surrounded by rainforest and wildlife. Continue past Malanda to Millaa Millaa Falls.

Swim or relax at Millaa Millaa Falls

Spend some time at Millaa Millaa Falls, where you can swim in the clear water or simply relax. Then travel through the countryside to a restaurant in Mena Creek for lunch (about 1 hour).

Explore Paronella Park's Spanish-style castle and gardens

At Paronella Park, enjoy priority entry and a guided tour of the Spanish-style castle, gardens, and waterfall, plus free time (about 2 hours). Time permitting, stop to relax at Babinda Boulders, known for its clear water and granite formations, before returning to Cairns.

※ The itinerary and order of stops may change depending on local conditions.
※ Babinda Boulders is visited only if time permits.
※ The mobile app audio guide is available in English, Japanese, German, Korean, French, and Spanish.