2 day reef and waterfall experience

Enjoy a spectacular scenic Tablelands tour viewing Lake Barrine, Curtain Fig Tree, Waterfalls Circuit, World Heritage Rainforests and Paronella Park and Wildlife.

day 1 - reef adventure

Discover the real reef as you join Sunlover Reef Cruises luxury day cruise to the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef by fast, air-conditioned catamaran.

Take advantage of the free inclusions, snorkelling with all equipment provided, guided coral viewing from glass bottomed boat and semi-submersible, along with a sumptuous hot and cold buffet lunch featuring seafood.

Whether you want to get wet or stay dry, there are numerous activities available for you to enjoy. Or simply just relax, sit back and marvel at the serenity.

day 2 - waterfalls, wildlife & paronella park

Join this spectacular scenic Tablelands tour that commences with an ascent up the Lamb Range providing panoramic views of the Mulgrave River Valley from Heale's Lookout. The high elevation rainforests of the Atherton and Southern Tablelands are vastly different to coastal rainforest surrounding Cairns and support a wide variety of wildlife, many species being unique to the Tablelands.

Enjoy freshly baked scones and morning tea before boarding the first morning cruise on the calm waters of the extinct volcanic crater, Lake Barrine. View the Lake's abundant wildlife and marvel at the vibrant, old growth World Heritage listed rainforest surrounding Lake Barrine whose deep waters are filled by crystal clear rainwater. Back on land a short walk reveals the Twin Kauri Pine Trees - amongst Australia's largest trees, these 1000 year old forest giants are relics of the pioneering timber industry. Travelling through lush dairying areas we pause by a creek to catch a glimpse of the very elusive platypus.

Our guide will escort you along boardwalks to the ancient Giant Curtain Fig Tree, an amazing accomplishment of nature! The surrounding forest is also home to the elusive and shy Lumholz Tree Kangaroos. We then commence our tour of the complete Waterfalls Circuit . Each of the waterfalls is unique and is viewed from a different aspect. All waterfalls flow in abundance all year round!

Commencing with world-famous Millaa Millaa Falls (featured in many commercial television advertisements and films) we then drive along quaint country roads to view numerous falls. Whilst proceeding to Mungalli Falls, our tour travels through rich dairying pastures to Mungalli Creek Dairy which is North Queensland's only certified organic dairy farm producing bio-dynamic dairy products - sample their cheeses and yoghurts. An excellent 2-course lunch is included in the restaurant uniquely situated atop Mungalli Falls, which are the Tableland's tallest falls.

Upon arrival at multi award wining Paronella park you will be escorted by the park's knowledgeable guide. Commencing with a welcome performance by the local youthful indigenous dancers you will then be escorted on a private, leisurely tour of the National Trust listed Heritage gardens and castle ruins. There is free time to view the museum and the remains of North Queensland's first hydro-electric plant which Jose Paronella built on the beautiful Mena Creek - feed the fish and the turtles below the falls. Our tours return to Cairns via the historic coastal town of Innisfail - arriving Cairns approx. 6.15pm.

tour features

Crater Lake Barrine and wildlife cruise
Morning Devonshire Tea
Twin Kauri pine Trees
Giant Curtain Fig tree in rainforest
Possible Platypus spotting and wildlife viewing
Complete Waterfalls Circuit - Millaa Millaa, Zillie, Ellinjaa and Mungalli Falls
Mungalli Creek Organic/Bio-dynamic Dairy
Excellent 2 course restaurant lunch - beside Mungalli Falls!
Lookouts - Crawford's Lookout, Beatrice River and Johnstone River Gorge.
World Heritage Rainforests
Paronella Park Heritage Gardens - private, leisurely guided tour and free time - view museum, feed the fish and turtles
Welcome dance /didgeridoo performance by local indigenous dancers
Mena Creek Falls - old Hydro-Electric Generating Plant
Historic Innisfail Township
Small group, luxury air-conditioned coach
Complimentary Cairns accommodation pick-up and return