Nighttime Atherton Tablelands Rainforest Tour: Spot Australia's Unique Wildlife

Embark on a thrilling nighttime rainforest tour in the Atherton Tablelands and discover Australia’s unique wildlife. Spot tree kangaroos, platypus, and more in their natural habitat.

Duration: 8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Atherton Tablelands - There is no better place close to Cairns to see some of the rarest animals in Australia in the wild. We spend the majority of our tour exploring the region searching for wildlife.
  • Curtain Fig National Park - We take you to this amazing natural spectacle during the night walk section of our tour. The sites and sound of…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Afternoon tea
  • All equipment (binoculars, spotlighting gear, rain ponchos, reference materials)
  • Dinner
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • National Park fee
What's Not Included
  • Drinks, unless specified
Additional Information

Embark on a captivating tour through the Atherton Tablelands and be amazed by Australia’s distinctive creatures and birds in their natural habitat. Guided by a knowledgeable nature enthusiast, this small group tour will take you through vibrant tropical rainforests and a volcanic crater lake at nightfall. Encounter tree kangaroos, lizards and musky rat…

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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Joanna_k
Apr 18, 2025
Perfect evening tour in Cairns - Paul, the guide is superbly friendly, knowledgeable and very caring. The beauty of the sites he shows is unquestionable and the opportunity to see some animals is a bonus. Great time for everybody of any age!
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Geoffreyw4
Apr 4, 2025
Great tour of atherton tablelands - Great opportunity to see unique animals and rainforest. We enjoyed the friendly guide and small group size. Saw platypus!
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N6037kvjuliak
Mar 19, 2025
Amazing and authentic Rainforest Experience - This tour was fantastic! If you’re looking for an authentic rainforest experience, this is the tour for you. We really got to experience the rainforest while doing some walks and Paul knew everything about the plants, the animals, the origin of the rainforest, it was great. He showed us lots of different animals, we saw possums, forest dragons, pademelons, even a platypus and many more. The rainforest in the Atherton Tablelands is amazing and unique and definitely worth a visit. Paul was so passionate about everything and it made the tour even better. Thanks for an amazing time!
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Richardws7651fa
Mar 12, 2025
We saw a Platapus!!! - A really good trip and xperience led by Paul. He was welcoming the moment you got on us bus, introducing everyone to create a good atmosphere. His passion and knowledge are 2nd to none, eager to ensure we see the animals Australia hs to offer. I certainly would recommend this tour.
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Sean_y
Mar 3, 2025
We enjoyed this tour. Had... - We enjoyed this tour. Had a great opportunity to see the rainforest and the diverse wildlife it has to offer. The road up to the top was fun with lots of turns so if you get motion sickness, we recommend taking medication prior. Overall it was a great and memorable experience.
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Pam_u
Feb 4, 2025
I appreciated the tour... - I appreciated the tour guide's depth of knowledge and attention to detail. The platypus sightings are quite regular and are the highlight of the trip.
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Annaot9778ou
Jan 18, 2025
See rare wildlife up close - Amazing tour. We saw wildlife most Aussies don’t see in their lifetime, amongst them three platypus and a tree kangaroo. Paul took us to all the right spots, and had so much information about all the animals and nature. Would highly recommend if you want an authentic experience.
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Inna
Jan 11, 2025
Once in a lifetime experience - Amazing, one of a kind experience with knowledgeable & friendly guide. Paul went above and beyond to offer us the chance of seeing wild animals, including 3-4 platypus excursions. He is highly passionate & respectful about everything the nature has to offer. Also great sense of humor 🙂
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Euwerj
Dec 3, 2024
A great wildlife, rainforest tour! - Take this trip! This is a well planned, amazing trip. Paul is wonderful host with wealth of knowledge. We saw so many native Australian animals including the platypus, tree kangaroo, two types of possums, rainbow gecko, dragon lizard and many more. We even experienced a fruit bat rescue If you want a chance to see a pademelon, take this tour!
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Departure558632
Oct 11, 2024
Delightful wildlife trip. - A delightful laid back trip to see some of Australia’s wildlife that I suspect most visitors don’t get to see. Paul was an excellent host/guide and a mine of local wildlife information. We would highly recommend.
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From $142
up to 11 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).