Day Tour to Paronella Park, Lake Barrine and Millaa Millaa Falls
Overview
Available languages
11 hours
Mobile ticket
Northern Experience Eco Tours 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.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Chinese & Japanese language guides are ONLY available on the Paronella Park guided tour. All commentary throughout the day is in English ONLY.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
National Park fees
As per option chosen in itinerary
Live commentary on board
Option C Doesn't Include Morning Tea & Lunch (can upgrade on the day)
Gratuities
Tour does not operate from Port Douglas
Return Transfers from Northern Beaches additional $35 per person, payable on the day of travel.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
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.
Lake Barrine
Enjoy a relaxing quiet stop in the cool of the morning at beautiful Lake Barrine 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 (Option B only). Lake Barrine are famous for their award winning ‘Devonshire Morning Tea’ of freshly baked scones and jam/cream and locally brewed tea or coffee. On most days the banks of the lake will reveal a variety of birds including pelicans and ducks and other animals such as tortoises, eels, water monitors and various species of snakes including pythons, carpet snakes & red bellied black snakes sunning themselves on the shoreline.
Options
Tour Option C
Tour option C: Includes Priority Entry entry to Paronella Park with Guided Walk
Pickup included
Tour Option B
Morning Tea & Lunch
Tour option B: Includes Priority Entry entry to Paronella Park with Guided Walk, Devonshire Morning Tea and Lunch.
Pickup included
Reviews
287 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Trip
Harvey M,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide, Steve, was full of information. Almost encyclopedic. Every stop was worthwhile and breathtaking.
Worth Every Cent
george v,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00The Day Tour to Paronella Park, Lake Barrine and Millaa Millaa Falls was absolutely fantastic! The scenery was stunning and each stop offered something unique and memorable. A special shoutout to our guide, Steve, who made the entire experience even better – he was incredibly informative, full of humour, and highly professional throughout the day. His stories and knowledge brought the places to life, and he kept us entertained from start to finish. Highly recommend this tour!
Great way to see a...
Michelle P,
Aug 21, 2025
- Viator
4.00Great way to see a different part of Cairns hinterland. Magnificent Kauri trees , oldest fig different topography to the Daintree.
Lake Barrine Tea House is exquisite.
tonysmith279,
Aug 2, 2025
- Viator
4.00A great introduction to the Atherton Tablelands. The tour gave us ideas for a follow up visit. Lake Barrine Teahouse is exquisite.
Northern Experience Echo Tour of Paranella Park
Darryl M,
Jun 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guides James & Esther were excellent, knowledgeable and very entertaining. Our tour group was from USA, India & Aus. and they gave us all an amazing tour of the scenic environment, fauna & flora just south of Cairns including ancient incredible Paranella Park. Thank you both for looking after us all so well. You made it so special. Can't recommend this tour enough. Lyn & Darryl McNeil
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