Cairns: Waterfall, Wetlands and Skyrail
Atherton Tablelands, Cairns
Uncover cultural and natural wonders on this Cairns adventure! Explore Cattana Wetlands & Barron Falls, enjoy lunch at Skybury coffee plantation and a Skyrail journey through the rainforest to finish!
This full-day tour from Cairns offers a cultural and natural experience ideal for nature lovers and those interested in Aboriginal heritage.
Highlights
- Exclusive cultural experience at Barron Falls with a local Aboriginal guide
- Gourmet lunch at Skybury, Australia’s oldest coffee plantation
- Guidance from an experienced local driver guide
- Breathtaking views from the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Description
Your first stop is Cattana Wetlands for a guided walk through a preserved feather palm forest, featuring a scenic route past Jabiru Lake. Learn about the unique plant and animal life within this tranquil wetland ecosystem.
Next, experience an exclusive Make Travel Matter® visit to Barron Falls, known locally as Din Din. This waterfall, significant to the Djabugay Aboriginal People, is explored in depth with a cultural guide who shares its spiritual and historical importance.
Lunch is served at Skybury, Australia's oldest coffee plantation and largest papaya grower. Enjoy a meal and sample locally grown coffee from the deck overlooking the Atherton Tablelands.
Continue to Emerald Creek Ice Creamery to taste four different ice cream flavors, all crafted on-site using local ingredients.
In the afternoon, board the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for a gondola ride over the World Heritage-listed rainforest. Enjoy aerial views of the canopy and Barron Gorge National Park, with a stop at The Edge lookout overlooking Barron Falls.
Your day concludes with a coach transfer from Skyrail’s Smithfield terminal back to Cairns.
Includes
- Experienced local driver guide and luxury coach transport
- Driver-guided walk at Cattana Wetlands
- Morning refreshments
- Make Travel Matter® cultural experience at Din Din, Barron Falls with a Djabugay guide
- Tropical lunch and coffee plus coffee liqueur tasting at Skybury Coffee Plantation
- Locally produced ice cream tasting at Emerald Creek Ice Creamery
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway from Kuranda to Smithfield
Important Information
- Bring an umbrella in case of wet weather; umbrellas are not provided
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
