The 10 Best Sightseeing Tours in Atherton Tablelands, Queensland

Do you want to have your own private tour guide and vehicle all to yourself? Exclusive half day tour takes in three Wet Tropics Rainforest National Parks, and includes a visit to the most famous waterfall in Cairns, the Barron Falls. You’ll see stunning scenery, ranging from lush tropical rainforest to outback Savannah. Visit mighty trees, swim in crystal clear waters and taste some tempting tropical fruit. Our exclusive permit allows us to visit areas not open to the public, while your naturalist guide will provide informative commentary. If you have limited time, want to escape the crowds and experience the true tropical rainforest of North Queensland, book this tour today.

Inclusions: National Park fees, Bottled water, Light refreshments, Local guide, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Only provider that give you plenty of time in Kuranda, provide personal service guide tour in Kuranda and offering multi language for tour.

Inclusions: Private transportation, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Guided tour

Exclusions: Lunch, All Admission( Railway, Skyrail and Rainforest Station)

Tableland Trails offers private, small group tours that can be tailored to suit your needs. We operate with only 2-5 passengers, making your tour very personal. We pick you up from your accommodation as we make our way up the Kuranda Range to the Tablelands where, together, we explore the delicacies that the Cairns Hinterland has to offer. Please note that we only stop at Rainforest Bounty if we have 4 or more passengers on the tour. We also only stop at Gallo's on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch, Tasting Fees, Morning Tea

Exclusions: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages

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.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide, Afternoon tea, Dinner, National Park fee, All equipment (binoculars, spotlighting gear, rain ponchos, reference materials), Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Drinks, unless specified

Cruise the tranquil waters of the Barren River tropical rainforest on this 45-minute onboard excursion departing from Kuranda. Your local guides share vast knowledge of the area while you discover its unique flora and fauna, keeping an eye out for freshwater crocodiles, turtles, and dozens of tropical bird species. Choose from five daily departure times. 

Inclusions: 45-minute river cruise, Live on-board commentary

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Enjoy a day trip from Cairns exploring Queensland first and only Castle-Paronella Park. And then visit the unique collection's museum Australia- Historic Village Herberton. Last, feed the cuties rock wallaby at Granite Gorge. Start your day at 8am and finish at approximately 6:30 pm. Your day trip includes a local expert guide who will ensure you enjoy a fun and relaxed day, all admission fees included.

Inclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax), Air-conditioned vehicle, Guided tour(English or Chinese)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Admission

Arrive at Herberton Historical Village at approximately 10am. Explore the Herberton Historic Village collection currently featuring over 50 original out house buildings with intact interior displays, original machinery and vehicles, plus thousands of antique items and period memorabilia. Next, visit Kuranda Village where you can enjoy a rainforest walk and take a scenic view of Barron River. From the art gallery to the different kinds of markets and boutiques there’s something for everyone; vibrant hand crafted silk and cotton clothing, to exclusive jewellery, locally made aboriginal arts and crafts and souvenirs made from crocodile and kangaroo hide. End your day aboard Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, a world first in environmental tourism taking you on an amazing experience over Australia’s World Heritage listed rainforest canopy and deep into the forest.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private transportation, Guided Tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, All Admission

This is a tour that showcases the best of both worlds that the Atherton Tablelands has to offer. A tasting tour that includes the sights of 3 spectacular waterfalls.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Lunch

Saves time, Money and energy doing this combo all inclusive tour covering Hot Air Balloon and Tour to Kuranda includes everything and made easy for you.

Inclusions: Pick up and Drop from/to the Hotels in Cairns City only, Hot Air Balloon, Skyrail Tickets, Entry to 3 Wildlife-park (Koala Gardens, Birdworld & Butterfly Sanctuary) , Lunch, Kuranda Riverboat - 45 Minutes, Kuranda Scenic Train, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Personal Expenses & Photos with Koala (Can be added if needed), Skyrail is operating on limited and selected days only- Please check with us before making booking.

Take a full, 11-hour day tour, and explore the very best of North Queensland. From lush tropical rain-forests and cascading waterfalls, to natural rock-slides and hidden waterfall caves. Filled with fun, full of laughter and music with just the right amount of interesting local commentary. Your guide is the most knowledgeable and passionate in the region. Morning, afternoon tea and lunch is included on this private charter tour. This is a private charter tour with a maximum of 13 people per bus.

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Morning and Afternoon Tea and Snacks

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages