Atherton Tablelands Rain Forest by Night from Cairns

After pickup from your Cairns hotel, set out on the drive into the Atherton Tablelands region. Start your tour with an afternoon walk through the rain forest, looking out for tropical birds, butterflies, and flying foxes or fruit bats. Stop to admire natural wonders, including ancient kauri pine trees, the Curtain Fig Tree, and Barrine Crater Lake. Then, enjoy afternoon tea at a lakeside teahouse.

Continue your tour with a sunset walk to spot platypuses, which are most often seen at sundown, before heading to a traditional country restaurant for dinner. After nightfall, follow your guide on a thrilling rain forest hike by flashlight, and look out for nocturnal wildlife, including green geckos, Lumholtz’s tree kangaroos, gliding possums, frogs, owls, and tiny ringtail possums.

Back in Cairns, your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel.

• Spot nocturnal wildlife during a guided night walk in the Atherton Tablelands
• Includes afternoon tea and dinner at a traditional country restaurant
• Hassle-free hotel pickup and round-trip transport from Cairns
• Small group of up to 11 people for a personalized tour

The lakes, rain forest, and waterfalls of the Atherton Tablelands harbor an incredible variety of wildlife, all just a short drive from Cairns. On this tour, enjoy a rare opportunity to hike through the jungle both during the day and at night, and spot nocturnal creatures, such as platypus, possums, owls, and Lumholtz’s tree kangaroo.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
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
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers