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From Cairns: Nocturnal Rainforest Wildlife Tour

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Duration
9 Hours
Free Cancellation
72 Hrs Prior
Pickup & Drop off
Cairns & Northern Beaches Hotels
Meals Included
Afternoon Tea & Dinner
Guide
English

Discover the wildlife of Far North Queensland by day and by night on this guided tour from Cairns. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle to the scenic Atherton Tablelands, an area rich in biodiversity with lush tropical rainforest and volcanic crater lakes. The afternoon begins with afternoon tea at Lake Barrine, before you set out while it is still light to look for the musky rat-kangaroo, Boyd's forest dragon, rainforest birds, butterflies and flying foxes. At dusk you head to a viewing area by the river to search for the platypus, one of the most unusual mammals on earth. After dinner at a local country restaurant, the night-time spotlighting adventure begins. Walking under the stars into the World Heritage rainforest, you may be lucky enough to spot a Lumholtz's tree-kangaroo, a northern leaf-tailed gecko, ringtail possums, gliders, frogs and owls. The tour is led by a live English-speaking guide, lasts about 9 hours and includes hotel pick-up and drop-off in Cairns and the Northern Beaches. Every night brings its own discoveries.

Tour with Hotel Pick-up, Afternoon Tea & Dinner

The full afternoon-to-night wildlife tour of the Atherton Tablelands, with afternoon tea at Lake Barrine, platypus spotting at dusk, dinner and a night-time spotlighting walk. Book a ticket for each adult and child.

Inclusions

Nocturnal Rainforest and Wildlife tour
Hotel pick-up & drop-off in Cairns and the Northern Beaches
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Afternoon tea at Lake Barrine
Dinner at a country restaurant (non-alcoholic drinks included)
Wet weather gear if required

Pickup Time Drop Off Time

Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Cairns and the Northern Beaches; choose your pick-up location at checkout.
Pick-up starts between 13:00-13:15 in the Northern Beaches and 14:00-14:15 in Cairns; the tour operator confirms your exact pick-up time by email after booking.
Drop-off is back at your own hotel, around 21:30 in Cairns and 22:00 in the Northern Beaches.

US$ 320.31

Family Ticket

The same nocturnal rainforest and wildlife tour, booked as one Family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children aged 4 to 12.

Inclusions

Nocturnal Rainforest and Wildlife tour
Hotel pick-up & drop-off in Cairns and the Northern Beaches
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Afternoon tea at Lake Barrine
Dinner at a country restaurant (non-alcoholic drinks included)
Wet weather gear if required

Pickup Time Drop Off Time

Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Cairns and the Northern Beaches; choose your pick-up location at checkout.
Pick-up starts between 13:00-13:15 in the Northern Beaches and 14:00-14:15 in Cairns; the tour operator confirms your exact pick-up time by email after booking.
Drop-off is back at your own hotel, around 21:30 in Cairns and 22:00 in the Northern Beaches.

US$ 545.21

Highlights

Search for platypus, kangaroos, possums, bandicoots, snakes, frogs and more
Afternoon tea at Lake Barrine in the Atherton Tablelands
Look for the musky rat-kangaroo, Boyd's forest dragon, rainforest birds, butterflies and flying foxes before sunset
Search for the platypus at dusk from a viewing area by the river
Night-time spotlighting walk in the World Heritage rainforest, where you may spot a Lumholtz's tree-kangaroo, gliders and owls
Dinner at a country restaurant, with hotel transfers from Cairns and the Northern Beaches

What's Included

Nocturnal Rainforest and Wildlife tour
Hotel pick-up & drop-off in Cairns and the Northern Beaches
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Afternoon tea at Lake Barrine
Dinner at a country restaurant (non-alcoholic drinks included)
Wet weather gear if required

What's Not Included

Alcoholic beverages at dinner (can be purchased from the bar)
Hotel pick-up & drop-off in Port Douglas (can be arranged for an additional charge)

Not Suitable For

Wheelchair users: this tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Child Adult Policy

Adult tickets are for ages 13 and over.
Child tickets are for ages 4 to 12.
Each booking needs at least 2 Adult tickets, unless you book the Family ticket.
The Family ticket covers 2 adults and 2 children aged 4 to 12.
No ticket is sold for children under 4, and neither the supplier nor the operator says whether they can join; please contact JTR before booking with children under 4.

Pickup Time Drop Off Time

Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included in Cairns and the Northern Beaches.
Choose your pick-up location at checkout; the tour operator will contact you by email after booking to arrange the hotel pick-up.
Hotel pick-up starts between 13:00-13:15 in the Northern Beaches and 14:00-14:15 in Cairns. The operator's website lists earlier times (12:45-13:00 Northern Beaches, 13:15-13:30 Cairns), so please be ready at the exact pick-up time the operator confirms to you by email.
Drop-off is back at your own hotel in Cairns or the Northern Beaches; the tour ends around 21:30 in Cairns and 22:00 in the Northern Beaches.

Things To Know

An average level of fitness is required: expect uneven and sometimes wet paths with gentle inclines. The operator's website describes 3-4 km of walking over several sites, suitable for people able to walk 1 km unaided; please contact JTR before booking if walking may be difficult for you.
The tour is guided in English.
Bring a water bottle for personal hydration during the journey.

How To Redeem

Show your smartphone ticket to the driver at the agreed pick-up location.

Dress Code

Wear supportive, comfortable shoes (no open-toed sandals).
Casual clothing such as shorts and T-shirts is fine.
Evening temperatures are around 15°C from June to August and 15-25°C during the rest of the year.

Cancellation Policy

Free Cancellation: Cancel at least 72 hours before the scheduled visit to receive a refund.
Late Cancellation: Cancellations made less than 72 hours before the scheduled visit will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
Refund Processing Charges: Approximately 4% will be deducted from the refundable amount to cover payment gateway and refund transaction fees. These charges are not retained by JTR Holidays.

FAQs

Below are some commonly asked questions. If you have any additional inquiries or need further clarification, please reach out to our team via live chat, contact us form, or WhatsApp.

Yes. Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Cairns and the Northern Beaches are included. Pick-up and drop-off in Port Douglas are not included and can be arranged for an additional charge.

Hotel pick-up starts between 13:00-13:15 in the Northern Beaches and 14:00-14:15 in Cairns, and the tour operator confirms your exact pick-up time by email after booking. The tour lasts about 9 hours.

Yes. Afternoon tea at Lake Barrine and dinner at a country restaurant with non-alcoholic drinks are included. Alcoholic drinks can be purchased from the bar.

You may see the musky rat-kangaroo, Boyd's forest dragon, rainforest birds, butterflies and flying foxes before sunset, the platypus at dusk, and on the night-time spotlighting walk animals such as the Lumholtz's tree-kangaroo, northern leaf-tailed gecko, ringtail possums, gliders, frogs and owls.

Child tickets are for ages 4 to 12 and Adult tickets for ages 13 and over. Each booking needs at least 2 Adult tickets, unless you book the Family ticket, which covers 2 adults and 2 children. No ticket is sold for children under 4, so please contact JTR before booking with children under 4.

No, this tour is not wheelchair accessible. An average level of fitness is required, with uneven and sometimes wet paths and gentle inclines.

Wear supportive, comfortable shoes (no open-toed sandals). Casual clothing such as shorts and T-shirts is fine. Evening temperatures are around 15°C from June to August and 15-25°C during the rest of the year.

Yes. You can cancel free of charge at least 72 hours before the scheduled tour. Cancellations made less than 72 hours before the tour incur a 100% cancellation fee.