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Nighttime Atherton Tablelands Rainforest Tour: Spot Australia's Unique Wildlife
4.8
373 Ratings
Cairns
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.
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…
- 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 the rainforest at night is an experience you will not forget.
- Yungaburra - Our tour is centred around the picturesque village of Yungaburra and the surrounding countryside. It is also where we get dinner.
- Lake Barrine - During the tour we take a break for afternoon tea and there is no better setting than Lake Barrine to enjoy it. Afterwards we take a slow walk through the surrounding forest searching for Forest Dragons and Musky Rat Kangaroos!
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
- 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
- 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…
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 kangaroo during the day, and venture on a quest for platypus at twilight. Relish afternoon tea at Lake Barrine and enjoy dinner at a local country restaurant. Uncover creatures of the night such as possum, bandicoots, owls, bats and tree kangaroos under the star-studded sky during this intriguing nocturnal wildlife expedition.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please wear closed toe shoes and a jacket for night time.
- A moderate amount of walking is involve. Low fitness level required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Please bring insect spray as this is not provided
Location
Atherton Tablelands
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(373 Ratings)
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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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Charles_f
Sep 8, 2024
Brilliant guide and magnificent wildlife!!! - This was one of the best wildlife tours i’ve ever taken! It was wonderful to see so much of Australia’s legendary creatures in their native habitats like Platypus, Wallaby, Flying Foxes, and too many types of birds to mention. The rainforest was lush and beautiful and the majesty of the famous Curtain fig tree was simply breathtaking!!! Paul is a top-notch guide who knows his local wildlife as well as any biologist. He’s a got a great sense of humor and he always made sure we were in the perfect spots to get a clear view of all the critters. Dinner at the beautiful old Yungaburra was delicious and the old world atmosphere of the place is really something worth experiencing in itself !!! If you’re ever in Queensland, don’t miss this tour!!!
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Julie_w
Aug 10, 2024
Great tour - This was a wonderful experience. Great guide and so much to see. This was probably our favorite tour. Highly recommend.
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Ross_m
Jul 25, 2024
A brilliant experience - We had a brilliant afternoon and evening with Paul. His knowledge of the area was extensive and he knew exactly what to look out for. The journey there and back was comfortable despite previous reviewers grumblings. We had four stops and did see several possums, a sooty owl, two platypuses and some wallabies. The weather was pretty damp and miserable but we enjoyed the experience nonetheless. The dinner in Yungaburra was excellent with lots of options. Will have to return though to see the starry night sky.
We did have two family groups on our trip, though I'm not sure how much the young children got from it other than adding lots of noise to scare off animals! Paul was great at telling them off when their parents didn't!
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C2951ncsabrinaf
Jul 13, 2024
Something different - This was an unique experience to see wildlife in their own habitat. We saw many on our tour with our wonderful guide Paul, such as tree kangaroos, platypus, possums, etc. It's not a zoo, so set the expectations that you won't see everything and you gotta be patient, but that's part of the fun where you go look for it. I went with my mom and was initially concerned about the long walks, but most of the paths were well maintained and moderate, and you can just opt out of some of it if you'd like. Would recommend for those that are looking for a true wildlife experience.
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Danny_c
Jul 7, 2024
Great tour. Would recommend. - We had a great trip on this tour. We saw many animals and learned a lot. The dinner was also delicious. Seeing the clear night sky was remarkable! We did have two children (11 & 7) with us and the guide was a little short and impatient with them. But overall a good tour and would recommend.
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