Atherton Tablelands Rain Forest by Night from Cairns
Overview
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8 hours 30 minutes
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See Australia's unique animals and birds in their natural environment on a rainforest wildlife-spotting tour in the Atherton Tablelands. Led by an expert nature guide, your small-group nocturnal tour visits a number of locations including lush tropical rainforest and a volcanic crater lake. See tree kangaroos, lizards and musky rat kangaroo by day, and search for platypus at dusk. Enjoy afternoon tea at Lake Barrine and dinner at a country restaurant, then go spotlighting for possum, bandicoots, owls, bats and tree kangaroos by starlight on this fascinating nocturnal wildlife tour.
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Afternoon tea
All equipment (binoculars, spotlighting gear, rain ponchos, reference materials)
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
National Park fee
Drinks, unless specified
What To Expect
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.
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RainForest by Night ex Cairns
RainForest by Night Cairns: Atherton Tablelands Rain Forest by Night from Cairns
Pickup included
Reviews
384 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Take a walk in the dark
Rebecca M,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wonderful iinformation. Lots of animals to see. The tour has a great itinerary. Good food at pub. Saw several platypuses. Guide extremely knowledgeable.
Amazing to see such rare animals
Graham S,
May 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00Absolutely loved that we were able to see Platypuses and a tree kangaroo in the wild. We would say this is a must do activity when staying in Cairns
Perfect evening tour in Cairns
Joanna K,
Apr 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Paul, 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!
We enjoyed this tour. Had...
Sean Y,
Mar 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00We 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.
I appreciated the tour...
Pam U,
Feb 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00I 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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