From Cairns: Paronella Park, Lake Barrine & Millaa Millaa Falls Tour

Climb the Gillies Highway
up to the Atherton Tablelands

After pickup from your hotel in Cairns, set off in a comfortable air-conditioned coach. Pass Walsh's Pyramid, a huge natural pyramid, and climb the World Heritage-listed Gillies Highway for sweeping views of the Goldsborough Valley, stopping for photos at Hills Lookout before entering the Atherton Tablelands.

Discover Lake Barrine and the Curtain Fig Tree

At Lake Barrine Crater Lakes National Park, see the 1,000-year-old twin kauri pines and enjoy Devonshire morning tea with scones (about 1 hour). Then explore Yungaburra, a historic village known for its heritage buildings, and admire the 600-year-old Curtain Fig Tree that stands 45 m tall. With luck, you may spot rare wildlife such as the Lumholtz's tree-kangaroo.

Swim or relax at Millaa Millaa Falls

Pass through Malanda to Millaa Millaa Falls, where you can choose to swim or relax by the falls. Then descend toward Innisfail and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Mena Creek (about 1 hour).

Explore Paronella Park with a guide

Spend about 2 hours at Paronella Park with priority entry. Take a guided tour of the Spanish-style castle ruins, the National Trust gardens, Mena Creek, and Teresa Falls, and enjoy some free time to stroll. Time permitting, take a final swim at Babinda Boulders, where calm water flows between granite formations, before returning to Cairns in the evening.

※ Wildlife lives in its natural habitat, so sightings are not guaranteed.
※ The visit to Babinda Boulders depends on the time available on the day.