Paronella Park and Millaa Millaa Falls Full-day Tour from Cairns Discount Tickets

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Overview

Our tour was established in 1997 and is the Original Tablelands-Paronella Park tour. Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned mini coach with local naturalist guides and experience the uniqueness of the tropics and the diversity of our beautiful tropical rainforests. Tour south of Cairns for a full day out traveling through the magnificent World Heritage Wet Tropics Rainforests of Wooroonooran National Park, swimming in waterfalls, traveling through the Atherton Tablelands, viewing Volcano’s and visiting local must see attractions such as Millaa Millaa Falls, Lake Barrine, Curtain Fig Tree, extended touring time at Paronella Park and much more.

Pickup Information

DEPARTING FROM CAIRNS OPTION: This tour operates daily with pickups from Cairns from 7.15am The starting time is NOT the same as the pickup time. Discovery Tours Australia signage will be displayed on the vehicle. Please be ready at your pickup point 5 minutes before your scheduled time. Please be ready at your designated pickup location on time. As we service multiple locations across Cairns CBD, please allow a 15 minute pickup window. If your guide is not there exactly at the scheduled time, there’s no need to worry - they are on their way. Please contact us if you cannot find your pickup location. DEPARTING FROM NORTHERN BEACHES OPTION: Pickups start from Palm Cove at 6.45am The starting time is NOT the same as the pickup time. Discovery Tours Australia signage will be displayed on the vehicle. Please be ready at your pickup point 5 minutes before your scheduled time. Northern Beaches pickups include a return shuttle transfer to Cairns CBD, where the main tour departs. You will be collected by an International Coaches shuttle bus to meet your tour bus and guide. Please be ready at your designated pickup location on time. Allow a 15 minute pickup window as travel times can vary. If your guide is slightly delayed, they are on their way. Please contact us if you cannot find your pickup location.

Language Offered

German-AUDIO

Korean-AUDIO

Japanese-AUDIO

English-GUIDE

French-AUDIO

Spanish-AUDIO

Itinerary

1. Atherton Tablelands
Departure from Cairns, we head south travelling past Walsh’s Pyramid, one of the largest naturally formed pyramids in the world. Here your guide will stop so you can grab a photo of this unique North Queensland landmark. Now it’s time to travel up the World Heritage listed Gillies Highway climbing 730 metres above sea level whilst enjoying the breathtaking views over the Goldsbourgh Valley. Just before the top of the amazing Gillies Range is a short photo opportunity at the Heales Lookout before heading into the gorgeous Atherton Tablelands.
2. Lake Barrine
Enjoy a relaxing quiet stop in the cool of the morning at beautiful Lake Barrine (crater lake) filled with pristine rain water and surrounded by World Heritage listed rainforest teeming with abundant wildlife. This is the first stop of the day and includes a delicious morning tea. Lake Barrine are famous for their award winning ‘Devonshire Morning Tea’ of freshly baked scones and jam/cream and locally brewed tea or coffee.
Duration: 75 mins
3. Curtain Fig National Park
After leaving Lake Barrine, we take a short journey through quaint country towns and farming areas to visit an unusual quirk of nature – the 600 year old Curtain Fig Tree nestled in World Heritage Mabi rainforest. This is the worlds most visited tree and easily accessible via elevated boardwalks. The surrounding rainforest is home to the shy Lumholtz Tree Kangaroo – only found in Queensland. We spot them seasonally high up in the trees.
Duration: 20 mins
4. Millaa Millaa Falls
After departing the Curtain Fig Tree, we travel through picturesque farming areas and country villages to visit world famous Millaa Millaa Falls, one of the most renowned and photographed waterfalls in Australia surrounded by Mabi rainforest. This waterfall has been used as a feature in both television advertisements and movies. The waterfall flows over solid volcanic basalt rock formed over many thousands of years ago giving the perfect drop for Millaa Millaa creek to fall for approx 20 metres into a pool surrounded by rainforest.
Duration: 20 mins
5. Mena Creek Hotel
We then stop for an à la carte lunch at a traditional Queensland pub.
Duration: 60 mins
6. Paronella Park
In the cool of the afternoon we visit amazing Paronella Park’s Spanish style castles in the rainforest. This includes a 45 minute tour expertly conducted by Paronella Park’s own knowledgeable English, Chinese & Japanese speaking guides. Paronella Park is a multi award winning tourist attraction with National Trust listed Heritage gardens and castle ruins, also boasting North Queensland’s first hydro-electric power plant all built by Jose Paronella at Mena Creek Falls. Originally created in the 1930’s by Jose Paronella, a man with a dream.
Duration: 120 mins
7. Innisfail
Enjoy a short drive through this interesting country town, with many buildings of the Art Deco Era
Duration: 15 mins
8. Babinda Boulders
If time permits, stop at Babinda Boulders to relax among the stunning granite rock formations and enjoy the crystal-clear freshwater pools surrounded by lush rainforest.
Duration: 45 mins

Inclusion

All National Parks fees include

Restaurant lunch at a quality local venue

Devonshire morning tea with scones, jam and cream

Entry & Guided Walk & Commentary at Paronella Park

Small-group touring in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle

Multilingual Audio Guide App to follow the tour in your preferred language

Experienced and knowledgeable local tour guide

Return transfers from Cairns accommodation

Exclusion

Pick Up from Cairns Northern Beaches Hotels - Additional $35 per person (return)

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Discovery Tours Australia

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