1 Day Atherton Tablelands Experience

Tour Details

Operator

Australian Wilderness Tours / Discovery Tours

Destinations

Atherton Tablelands, Lake Eacham and Yungaburra

Departs From

Cairns and Cairns Beaches

Tour Description

Arrive at Josephine Falls Rainforest Waterfall at the base of Mt. Bartle Frere Queensland's highest mountain, drive through one of Australia's largest banana growing area's.

Visit Milla Milla Falls one of the most famous and most visited on the Tablelands, continue on to Malanda and have some time to explore this lovely old township.

Visit Lake Eacham one of the twin volcanic lakes found on the tablelands, enjoy exclusive 4WD access to World Heritage Rainforest Boardwalk and river crossings over the coastal mountain range to beautiful Lake Morris followed by views over Cairns, Coral Sea and estuaries.
Highlights: - Josephine Falls

- Mt Bartle Frere
- Crawford's Lookout
- Johnstone River Valley
- Milla Milla Falls
- McHugh's Lookout
- Malanda Township
- Pristine Lake Eacham volcanic lakes
- Humpy Farmers Markets
- Clohesy River.

Tour Details


Arrive Josephine Falls - Rainforest Waterfall at the base of Mt.Bartle Frere, Queensland's highest mountain, for viewing of falls and morning refreshments

Drive through one of Australia's largest banana growing areas and passing Queensland's two highest mountains.

Crawford's Lookout - View to the North Johnstone River Valley far below.

Tchupala Falls - an integral part of the Wet Tropical World Heritage area (optional stop)

Millaa Millaa Falls - one of the most famous and most visited Tableland's falls.

Millaa Millaa township (optional viewing of a 400 year old Kauri Log)

McHugh's Lookout (weather permitting - alternative is Halloran's Hill Lookout via Atherton)

Malanda township and lunch stop at the Malanda Dairy Centre (option to view Old Malanda Classic Queenslander Hotel, walk the shopping centre and check out a local arts and crafts store) Note: Queensland's oldest operating movie theatre is located in Malanda.

Pristine Lake Eacham - one of twin volcanic lakes found on the Tablelands and first made a nature reserve in 1888 • Humpy Farmers Market (stop at local fruit, nut and gourmet food outlet)

Clohesy River - exclusive 4WD access to World Heritage Rainforest boardwalk and river crossings over the coastal mountain range to beautiful Lake Morris followed by views over Cairns, Coral Sea and estuaries.

Hotel Drop-off