Rainforest and Waterfall Day Trip from Cairns Including Crater Lakes, Millaa Falls and Zilliee Falls
Cairns, Australia
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Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 10 hours
Enjoy this ancient World Heritage-Listed Tropical Rainforest and waterfall day-trip from Cairns. Experience and photograph a great range of native tropical fauna and flora in their natural environment, in one of the oldest tropical rainforests in the world. This all inclusive breathtaking small group day tour ensures you receive personalized experience throughout the day. Cool fresh mountain air, refreshing swims, soak up the cool mist from one of the many waterfalls you'll visit. You'll be left in awe at the timeless beauty this natural paradise has to offer.
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Enjoy this ancient World Heritage-Listed Tropical Rainforest and waterfall day-trip from Cairns. Experience and photograph a great range of native tropical fauna and flora in their natural environment, in one of the oldest tropical rainforests in the world. This all inclusive breathtaking small group day tour ensures you receive personalized experience throughout the day. Cool fresh mountain air, refreshing swims, soak up the cool mist from one of the many waterfalls you'll visit. You'll be left in awe at the timeless beauty this natural paradise has to offer.Begin your day-trip visiting two of the largest Strangler Fig Trees in the Tableland's rainforests. The Cathederal Fig and the Curtain Fig. Both trees are over 500 years old and spectacular giants of the rainforest.
From here, head to the Crater Lakes. These craters were formed when hot molten rock from now dormant volcanoes came into contact with groundwater. The build-up of steam blasted the central cores from the volcanoes, and over time the spectacular craters have filled with fresh rainwater. The best known botanical features of Lake Barrine are the twin Rough-Barked Kauri Pines. These 164-foot (50m) giants are estimated to be over 1,000 years old. A Devonshire Tea will be served in the teahouse overlooking the lake.
Your next destination is the North Johnstone River, where a stunning waterfall was created by the last flow of lava from the Malanda Shield Volcano. There is a 20 minute walk in the surrounding rainforest with the possibility of spotting a tree kangaroo.
An exclusive tour lunch will be held at the Millaa Falls Teahouse.
Just a short three minute drive will bring you to the most photographed waterfall in Australia. Millaa Millaa Falls is a great place for a quick dip on a hot day with an invigorating massage from the cascade of mountain water. After a swim, make your way to Zilliee Falls. A short walk takes you through some rainforest to the viewing area. There is no access to the waterfall from the platform but a good view of the rapids and the top of the falls will provide some creative photography opportunities.
Next visit a spectacular waterfall, Ellinjaa Falls, only a short walk through the rainforest. Steps have been cut into the path to make the descent safer and easier.
Next, travel deeper into the Tablelands driving through lush green rolling dairy pastures once covered in a canopy of tropical rainforest to visit Mungalli Falls, the highest waterfall on the Tablelands. There is a lookout platform providing a safe view of the top of the falls. In the caves below its 295-foot (90m) high triple tier cascade resident glow-worms can be found.
While continuing down the Palmerston Highway towards Innisfail, stop at one or two spectacular lookouts for more photo opportunities.
Your final destination is the famous Mamu Tropical Skywalk. This 1.5 mile (2.5km) return walk takes just one hour to fully enjoy the scenery. It treats you to the experience of a tropical rainforest from ground level to the canopy 121-foot (37m) above the forest floor. The walk provides uninterrupted views of world heritage landscapes.
As the sun sets over the mountains, take the one hour return drive to Atherton via one last lookout the Millaa Lookout.
From here, head to the Crater Lakes. These craters were formed when hot molten rock from now dormant volcanoes came into contact with groundwater. The build-up of steam blasted the central cores from the volcanoes, and over time the spectacular craters have filled with fresh rainwater. The best known botanical features of Lake Barrine are the twin Rough-Barked Kauri Pines. These 164-foot (50m) giants are estimated to be over 1,000 years old. A Devonshire Tea will be served in the teahouse overlooking the lake.
Your next destination is the North Johnstone River, where a stunning waterfall was created by the last flow of lava from the Malanda Shield Volcano. There is a 20 minute walk in the surrounding rainforest with the possibility of spotting a tree kangaroo.
An exclusive tour lunch will be held at the Millaa Falls Teahouse.
Just a short three minute drive will bring you to the most photographed waterfall in Australia. Millaa Millaa Falls is a great place for a quick dip on a hot day with an invigorating massage from the cascade of mountain water. After a swim, make your way to Zilliee Falls. A short walk takes you through some rainforest to the viewing area. There is no access to the waterfall from the platform but a good view of the rapids and the top of the falls will provide some creative photography opportunities.
Next visit a spectacular waterfall, Ellinjaa Falls, only a short walk through the rainforest. Steps have been cut into the path to make the descent safer and easier.
Next, travel deeper into the Tablelands driving through lush green rolling dairy pastures once covered in a canopy of tropical rainforest to visit Mungalli Falls, the highest waterfall on the Tablelands. There is a lookout platform providing a safe view of the top of the falls. In the caves below its 295-foot (90m) high triple tier cascade resident glow-worms can be found.
While continuing down the Palmerston Highway towards Innisfail, stop at one or two spectacular lookouts for more photo opportunities.
Your final destination is the famous Mamu Tropical Skywalk. This 1.5 mile (2.5km) return walk takes just one hour to fully enjoy the scenery. It treats you to the experience of a tropical rainforest from ground level to the canopy 121-foot (37m) above the forest floor. The walk provides uninterrupted views of world heritage landscapes.
As the sun sets over the mountains, take the one hour return drive to Atherton via one last lookout the Millaa Lookout.
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