Paronella Park and Millaa Millaa Falls Full-day Tour from Cairns

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About this activity

Our tour was established in 1997 and is the Original Tablelands-Paronella Park tour.

Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned mini coach with local naturalist guides and experience the uniqueness of the tropics and the diversity of our beautiful tropical rainforests. Tour south of Cairns for a full day out traveling through the magnificent World Heritage Wet Tropics Rainforests of Wooroonooran National Park, swimming in waterfalls, traveling through the Atherton Tablelands, viewing Volcano’s and visiting local must see attractions such as Millaa Millaa Falls, Lake Barrine, Curtain Fig Tree, extended touring time at Paronella Park and much more.

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At a glance

Duration: 11 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–20
Audio guide: German, Korean, Japanese, French, Spanish
Guide: English
Operated by: Discovery Tours Australia

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–14 years) · Adults (15–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All National Parks fees include
Included: Restaurant lunch at a quality local venue
Included: Devonshire morning tea with scones, jam and cream
Included: Entry & Guided Walk & Commentary at Paronella Park
Included: Small-group touring in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Multilingual Audio Guide App to follow the tour in your preferred language
Included: Experienced and knowledgeable local tour guide
Included: Return transfers from Cairns accommodation

Not included

Not included: Pick Up from Cairns Northern Beaches Hotels - Additional $35 per person (return)

Itinerary

Atherton Tablelands

Passing by

Departure from Cairns, we head south travelling past Walsh’s Pyramid, one of the largest naturally formed pyramids in the world. Here your guide will stop so you can grab a photo of this unique North Queensland landmark. Now it’s time to travel up the World Heritage listed Gillies Highway climbing 730 metres above sea level whilst enjoying the breathtaking views over the Goldsbourgh Valley. Just before the top of the amazing Gillies Range is a short photo opportunity at the Heales Lookout before heading into the gorgeous Atherton Tablelands.
Lake Barrine

1 h 15 min Admission included

Enjoy a relaxing quiet stop in the cool of the morning at beautiful Lake Barrine (crater lake) filled with pristine rain water and surrounded by World Heritage listed rainforest teeming with abundant wildlife.

This is the first stop of the day and includes a delicious morning tea.

Lake Barrine are famous for their award winning ‘Devonshire Morning Tea’ of freshly baked scones and jam/cream and locally brewed tea or coffee.
Curtain Fig National Park

20 min Admission included

After leaving Lake Barrine, we take a short journey through quaint country towns and farming areas to visit an unusual quirk of nature – the 600 year old Curtain Fig Tree nestled in World Heritage Mabi rainforest. This is the worlds most visited tree and easily accessible via elevated boardwalks.

The surrounding rainforest is home to the shy Lumholtz Tree Kangaroo – only found in Queensland. We spot them seasonally high up in the trees.
Stop 4

20 min Admission included

After departing the Curtain Fig Tree, we travel through picturesque farming areas and country villages to visit world famous Millaa Millaa Falls, one of the most renowned and photographed waterfalls in Australia surrounded by Mabi rainforest. This waterfall has been used as a feature in both television advertisements and movies.

The waterfall flows over solid volcanic basalt rock formed over many thousands of years ago giving the perfect drop for Millaa Millaa creek to fall for approx 20 metres into a pool surrounded by rainforest.
Mena Creek Hotel

one hour Admission included

We then stop for an à la carte lunch at a traditional Queensland pub.
Paronella Park

2 hours Admission included

In the cool of the afternoon we visit amazing Paronella Park’s Spanish style castles in the rainforest. This includes a 45 minute tour expertly conducted by Paronella Park’s own knowledgeable English, Chinese & Japanese speaking guides.

Paronella Park is a multi award winning tourist attraction with National Trust listed Heritage gardens and castle ruins, also boasting North Queensland’s first hydro-electric power plant all built by Jose Paronella at Mena Creek Falls. Originally created in the 1930’s by Jose Paronella, a man with a dream.
Innisfail

15 min

Enjoy a short drive through this interesting country town, with many buildings of the Art Deco Era
Babinda Boulders

45 min Admission included

If time permits, stop at Babinda Boulders to relax among the stunning granite rock formations and enjoy the crystal-clear freshwater pools surrounded by lush rainforest.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Mercure Cairns
Mantra Trilogy Cairns
Nomads Esplanade
Coral Tree Inn
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Bay Village Tropical Retreat
Crystalbrook Bailey
Tyrconnel Historic Goldmine
Cairns Queenslander Hotel and Apartments
Crystalbrook Riley
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns
Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut

and 62 more pickup points

DEPARTING FROM CAIRNS OPTION:

This tour operates daily with pickups from Cairns from 7.15am

The starting time is NOT the same as the pickup time. Discovery Tours Australia signage will be displayed on the vehicle. Please be ready at your pickup point 5 minutes before your scheduled time.

Please be ready at your designated pickup location on time. As we service multiple locations across Cairns CBD, please allow a 15 minute pickup window. If your guide is not there exactly at the scheduled time, there’s no need to worry - they are on their way.

Please contact us if you cannot find your pickup location.

DEPARTING FROM NORTHERN BEACHES OPTION:

Pickups start from Palm Cove at 6.45am

The starting time is NOT the same as the pickup time. Discovery Tours Australia signage will be displayed on the vehicle. Please be ready at your pickup point 5 minutes before your scheduled time.

Northern Beaches pickups include a return shuttle transfer to Cairns CBD, where the main tour departs. You will be collected by an International Coaches shuttle bus to meet your tour bus and guide.

Please be ready at your designated pickup location on time. Allow a 15 minute pickup window as travel times can vary. If your guide is slightly delayed, they are on their way.

Please contact us if you cannot find your pickup location.

Using your ticket

Hotel pickup times vary - you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time. Phone: 07 4058 0268.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Pick Up From Northern Beaches

Choose this option if you wish to be picked up from Northern Beaches (including Palm Cove, Trinity Beach, Yorkeys Knob)

Includes Lunch

Pickup included
Pick Up From Cairns CBD

Please choose this option if you wish to be picked up from Cairns CBD

Includes Lunch

Pickup included