Things to do in Atherton Tablelands, Queensland: The Best Multi-day Tours

March 1, 2022 Matilde Konrad

Discover the best top things to do in Atherton Tablelands, Australia including 3-Day Far North Queensland: Atherton Tablelands, Cooktown, Daintree via 4WD, Double Pack-Ancient Rainforest and Waterfalls!, 3-Day Best of Cairns Combo: The Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef, and Kuranda, 5-Day Best of Cairns with Daintree, Kuranda, and Great Barrier Reef, 2-Day Best of Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, Kuranda Rainforestation & Kuranda Scenic Rail, 11-day Cairns to Darwin tour, 2D1N Atherton Tablelands Camping, Two-Day Cairns Adventure.
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1. 3-Day Far North Queensland: Atherton Tablelands, Cooktown, Daintree via 4WD

Discovery Tours Australia
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Want to see Aberton Tablelands, Cooktown, the Daintree Rainforest and more in a 3-day tour with everything taken care of? This very small-group tour takes you on an exclusive guided 4WD tour to the Daintree National Park, Cooktown, and the Atherton Tablelands. This tour ticks all the boxes in terms of showing people the best of Far North Queensland! Visit Cooktown and its many surrounding attractions as you learn about this truly amazing ancient area of the world from our very experienced local naturalist guide.

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, 2 nights accommodation, Dinner, National Park fees, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities

Reviewed By Toni F

Even tho the weather was a overcast and a little drizzly on our day tour we still thoroughly enjoyed our day and visit to the Daintree area. Our guide was Darryl who was very informative and kept us entertained the whole day! The tour provided us with a great overview of the area for our first visit to this part of Australia. We would highly recommend this tour to first timers to the area.

2. Double Pack-Ancient Rainforest and Waterfalls!

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns, 121-123 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia Waterfall Wanderers
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This tour is 2-days of adventure seeing the best of the Cairns region. Explore the waterfalls, volcanic craters and lakes of the Atherton Tablelands with Waterfall Wanderers and then venture through the Daintree- the oldest rainforest in the world-to Cape Tribulation with Active Tropics Explorer.

Inclusions: Lunch, National Park fees, Lunch, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Drinks

Reviewed By AussieFi_11

I had a fabulous day on this tour. I was initially concerned by all the images on the website of young people but in the day we had a predominantly ‘less young’ group. The tour was led by Sam who did an awesome job of making everyone feel comfortable and safe, and encouraged people to ‘have a go’. The group bonded really well over the day and it was no problem doing it as a solo traveller. The waterfalls were fabulous, we saw two platypuses in the stream, and generally had a great day.

3. 3-Day Best of Cairns Combo: The Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef, and Kuranda

Discovery Tours Australia
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Enjoy three fun filled days exploring the Great Barrier Reef, including a free Introduction Dive; Glide over the Rainforest canopy on board the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, enjoy free time in Kuranda Village before returning by the amazing Kuranda Scenic Train. Finish your three days with a visit to the 'oldest rainforest on earth' with a day tour to the stunning Daintree National Park and Cape Tribulation. Please note: accommodation is not included

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Return transfers from Cairns City Hotels & Accommodation, Breakfast bacon and egg rolls, lunch buffet and afternoon cheese, wine, biscuits, tea and coffee (Reef Tour Day), Reef tax and fuel levies, Interactive marine biology presentation, One free scuba dive & Snorkelling - All Equipment Provided, Morning Tea and Restaurant style lunch (Daintree Day Tour), Small Group tour, Accredited or naturalist local tour guides, 3.5 hours free time in Kuranda, Skyrail one way journey, Kuranda Train one way journey, Glass Bottom Boat Tour

Exclusions: Gratuities, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, unless specified, Tour combo does not operate from the Port Douglas area, Overnight accommodation, Northern Beaches $22 per person charge for return Transfers for the Reef Tour Day

Reviewed By Toni F

Even tho the weather was a overcast and a little drizzly on our day tour we still thoroughly enjoyed our day and visit to the Daintree area. Our guide was Darryl who was very informative and kept us entertained the whole day! The tour provided us with a great overview of the area for our first visit to this part of Australia. We would highly recommend this tour to first timers to the area.

4. 5-Day Best of Cairns with Daintree, Kuranda, and Great Barrier Reef

Discovery Tours Australia
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This amazing 5-day tour package covers the three must do's while visiting the beautiful Cairns region in just a few days. The package includes 4 nights' accommodation in a standard queen, twin or triple room, round-trip airport transfers, ; a full day tour to the outer Great Barrier Reef, including 1 free introductory scuba dive,a day tour to The Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation and Mossman Gorge a full day tour to Kuranda on Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and the Kuranda Scenic Railway.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, 4 nights accommodation in a standard queen, twin, or triple room, Round-trip airport transfers, Full-day tour to the Great Barrier Reef including hotel pickup and drop-off, one introductory dive and lunch, Day trip to The Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation and Mossman Gorge with lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off, Day Trip to Kuranda aboard the Scenic Railway and Skyrail including hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By Toni F

Even tho the weather was a overcast and a little drizzly on our day tour we still thoroughly enjoyed our day and visit to the Daintree area. Our guide was Darryl who was very informative and kept us entertained the whole day! The tour provided us with a great overview of the area for our first visit to this part of Australia. We would highly recommend this tour to first timers to the area.

5. 2-Day Best of Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef

Nautilus Aviation
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Spend two days exploring the very best of Cairns. Enjoy a full day in tropical Kuranda and on your second day discover why the Great Barrier Reef is one of the world's a natural wonders. Including a reef cruise and a scenic helicopter flight, this two day package is the ultimate reef and rainforest experience, leaving you with plenty of time to fully appreciate Australia's tropical north.

Inclusions: Only on the day of the Cruise., Use of Snorkelling equipment, Hotel pickup and drop-off (Cairns City), Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail Cableway, Great Barrier Reef Cruise, 25-minute helicopter one-way tour from Great Barrier Reef to Cairns

Exclusions: Lunch not included on the Day with Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Railway, AUD $20per person for the Environmental Management Charge and Fuel Levy is payable direct to the operator on the day of travel, Accommodation, Scuba diving, Semi-submersible tour (payable direct on the day), Transfers from Port Douglas hotels are additional cost

Reviewed By Robertsonl1234

Snorkeling the reef was excellent the staff on board very friendly but the highlight was the helicopter ride back to cairns. Seeing the reef from the air topped off a great day.

6. Kuranda Rainforestation & Kuranda Scenic Rail

Tropic Wings Cairns Tours
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Join Tropic Wings, the longest established coach operator in Cairns, for a full day adventure to Kuranda, located in the middle of World Heritage Rainforest. Your experience includes a visit to the award-winning Rainforestation Nature Park, where you can take a tour on a historic World War II Army Duck, as well as \ feed a kangaroo and meet a Cassowary in the Koala & Wildlife Park. Be sure to visit the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience including boomerang and spear throwing and traditional Aboriginal dances. Travel to Kuranda on the new 100% electric bus and return on the renowned Kuranda Scenic Railway.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Kuranda Scenic Railway , Expert Local Guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Reviewed By Mnkbear1

Was a great trip highly recommend for those who are stay in carins with out a car. Lisa our driver was very interesting to listen to. Stoped in at some amazing lookout along the way. Highlights - Meeting Max at the wildlife habitat. - lunch at Cape Tribulation - walk though daintree rainforest - Croc tour And thanks to Lisa the best stop was at the daintree icecream company.

7. 11-day Cairns to Darwin tour

The Reef Hotel Casino, 35-41 Wharf St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia Kimberley Off-Road Adventure Tours

A 11-day adventure-filled trip traveling from Cairns to Darwin through the most remote parts of the Savannah Way. We travel west through the tropical rainforest of Queensland, visit the Undara Lava tubes, Lorrella Springs, Lawn Hill and Kakadu before finishing in Darwin.  Our tours are focused on providing you with an Australian outback adventure.  We explore the best natural attractions along the Savannah Way; observing native wildlife in their natural habitat, hiking through gorges, discovering ancient aboriginal rock art and swimming in pristine natural waterholes.

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Camping equipment (swag and tent provided), National park fees, 4x4 truck transport with air-conditioning and forward facing seats, Experienced guide, Camping fees, Pick up from your accommodation in Cairns and drop-off at your accommodation in Darwin, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (we supply an esky to keep your drinks cool and we recommend purchasing any alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks prior to the tour), Sleeping bag and pillow, Darwin accommodation, Cairns accommodation

Reviewed By cassmelbourne

Kimberley Offroad Adventure was a fantastic way to travel and see the rugged beauty of the outback. Adam was a very experienced tour guide that organised activities that created variety and enthusiasm. We booked in April. Unfortunately both Bungle bungles and Gibb River Road were closed due to residual flooding. The itinerary was also modified due to Covid borders. We were lucky to have some time in Katherine Gorge and extra time in El Questro instead. When the itinerary changed, Adam always had a suitable alternative. We had a fantastic trip. Notes for fellow travellers: Bathers- you spend a lot of time in bathers, including hiking. I would recommend packing several pairs and make sure they are comfortable for activity. Shoes- I decided to take an old pair of runners instead of my hiking boots. I felt like this was the right choice for me as there was a fair amount of hiking along dry river beds and the runners gave me good grip and allowed me to bounce between boulders, and dried really quickly. Laundry- there are washing machines in El Questro that is $5 a wash and takes $1 coins. Just pack some laundry powder scoops in a zip lock bag. Food- I am a fussy eater with a small amount of food allergy but found the meals delicious with lots of variety. Hayfever- the dry grass sent lots of people's hayfever and asthma into overdrive. Bring medication with you. Nothing like sitting on a bus with people sneezing in a pandemic. Camp chores- generally everyone pitches in to assist with camp chores. After a few days everyone finds their niche and the chores take no time. Maps- Google Maps shows a whole lot of nothing in the outback. I would recommend downloading a detailed map before you go. It's always nice to know exactly where you are. Whatsap- consider signing your group up to whatsap to share photos, maps, information as you go. Electronics- there are lots of usb ports on the bus. Normal plugs take a lot more time to charge. Label your cords. Earplugs- whilst it is lovely sleeping with the sounds of the bush around you, unfortunately we had at least one horrendous snorer in our group. Even physical distancing did not mitigate the issue. If things are really noisy, use Earplugs.

8. 2D1N Atherton Tablelands Camping

Cairns, Cairns, Cairns Region, Queensland The Adventure Network

This 2 day 1 night camping roadtrip takes you into the Atherton Tablelands and lets you spend time in the natural landscapes that make the region so famous!  You will get the VIP personal experience with a maximum of just 9 guests per trip. Forget the cookie cutter group tours. At The Adventure Network, we truly have a passion for authentic travel. Which is why we give you the option to customise your experience to make it as wild or as mild as you like with optional action sport activities as well as more laid-back stuff.     With all transport provided, take in what the Cairns region and Atherton Tablelands has to offer during the day. By night, enjoy a comfortable night’s sleep in an authentic Aussie swag supplied for your use.  Delight in dinners by the camp fire, the company of new friends and nights under the stars at our private camp-sites.

Inclusions: Overnight accommodation, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Snacks, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Coffee and/or Tea, Quality australian made swag bedroll, pillow & sheets

Exclusions: BYO Alcoholic drinks, BYO sleeping bag or hire available ($40/person), BYO your favourite camp foods or all-inclusive meal packages available ($40/person/day)

9. Two-Day Cairns Adventure

Nautilus Aviation

The tour begins on board the Kuranda Scenic Railway, discovering the living colour and natural beauty of rainforest millions of years old. Enjoy some time exploring Kuranda at your leisure, before boarding Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Glide just metres above the rainforest canopy descending through the canopy. On your second day enjoy a spectacular scenic flight with Nautilus Aviation over coral-studded sea to Great Adventures ‘Great Barrier Reef Adventure’ at either Norman or Moore Reef. With approximately 2.5 hours at the Outer Reef with Great Adventures, their spacious activity platform makes possible exciting inclusive and optional activities for all ages in and out of the water.

Inclusions: Lunch, Kuranda Scenic Railway, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Exclusive Kuranda discounts, Approx. 25 minute scenic flight from Cairns to Outer Reef, Approx. 2.5 hours at the Outer Reef platform, Semi-submersible coral reef viewing tour with commentary, Underwater Observatory, Snorkeling equipment with full instruction and buoyancy vest

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop off from Port Douglas, Lunch on day one

Reviewed By Robertsonl1234

Snorkeling the reef was excellent the staff on board very friendly but the highlight was the helicopter ride back to cairns. Seeing the reef from the air topped off a great day.

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