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Nocturnal Rainforest & Wildlife Tour from Cairns

Search for platypus, kangaroos, possums, bandicoots, snakes, frogs, and more!

  1. Duration: 9h

  2. Max group size: 11

  3. Live guide: English

Registered address: PO Box 1471, Cairns,, 4879, Queensland, AU
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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

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)

This nocturnal wildlife experience in Far North Queensland gets you up close to Australia's unique native wildlife, day and night! During your tour you'll visit the scenic Atherton Tablelands, an area rich in biodiversity that features a range of habitats including lush tropical rainforest and volcanic crater lakes.

Start your experience with afternoon tea at the world renowned Lake Barrine, then set out (before the sun goes down) and go looking for the musky rat-kangaroo, Boyd's forest dragon, a selection of rainforest birds, butterflies and flying foxes. At dusk, you'll venture to the viewing area by the river to search for the platypus, one of the most unique mammals on earth.

After dinner at a local country restaurant, the night time spotlighting adventure begins. As you walk under the night stars, and into the World Heritage Rainforest, you might be lucky enough to spot a Lumholtz's tree-kangaroo, northern leaf tailed gecko, ringtail possums, gliders, frogs, owls, and more.

Every night is full of discoveries!

  • The tour operator will contact you by email after your booking to arrange the hotel pick-up service
  • Show your smartphone ticket to the driver at the agreed pick-up location
  • Hotel pick-up starts between 13:00-13:15 in the Northern Beaches, and 14:00-14:15 in Cairns
  • Footwear: Wear supportive, comfortable shoes (no open-toed sandals)
  • Clothing: Casual attire like shorts and T-shirts is fine. Note that evening temperatures range from 15°C (June to August) to 15-25°C (rest of the year)
  • Hydration: Bring a water bottle for personal hydration during the journey
  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit.

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