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Day Tour to Paronella Park, Lake Barrine and Millaa Millaa Falls

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Atherton Tablelands Day Trip from Cairns Including Paronella Park and Millaa Millaa Falls

From $127.81

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

11 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore the wild landscapes of the Atherton Tablelands on this full-day tour from Cairns. Cruise around the Lake Barrine crater lake, spot native wildlife the UNESCO-listed wet tropics rainforest, and tour the magnificent Paronella Park. Along the way, see natural wonders like the Curtain Fig Tree, and take a swim beneath Millaa Millaa Falls. Enjoy your choice between two itinerary options for the day.

Full-day tour of the Atherton Tablelands from Cairns
Admire the castle and waterfall of Paronella Park on a guided tour
Great-value tour includes hotel pick-up, entrance fees and round-trip transport from Cairns
Enjoy your choice between two itineraries

What's Included

National Park fees
Live commentary on board
Professional guide
As per option chosen in itinerary

Option C Doesn't Include Morning Tea & Lunch (can upgrade on the day)
Gratuities
Tour does not operate from Port Douglas
Return Transfers from Northern Beaches additional $35 per person, payable on the day of travel.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pick up from all hotels in Cairns, Palm Cove, Trinity Beach & Clifton Beach. Please note for Palm Cove, Trinity Beach & Clifton Beach - Return Transfers from Northern Beaches has an additional fee per person and is payable on the day of travel. Alternatively you can make your own way to either Skyrail Terminal in Smithfield or Cairns Central Railway and return transfers are free of charge. Tour does not operate from Port Douglas.

What To Expect

Atherton Tablelands

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Lake Barrine

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Curtain Fig National Park

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Millaa Millaa Falls

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Innisfail (Pass By)

Paronella Park

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Chinese & Japanese language guides are ONLY available on the Paronella Park guided tour. All commentary throughout the day is in English ONLY.
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

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243 reviews

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Paronella Park was just...

DEBBIE_H, May 2024

Paronella Park was just ok. You could see how back in the day that it was a happening place. It had rained a lot the day before and there was flooding at the park. Milliaa Millaa Falls were beautiful. This excursion was our second choice since our first choice got canceled.

I was really excited trip...

Akane_K, May 2024

I was really excited trip this time. We had enough time so tour guide took us to the extra place. Mr. Jeremy was so nice tour guide person!

Cairns area day trip

Paul_G, Mar 2024

A wonderful full day trip, with so many interesting places and stunning scenery. A big thank you to our guide Jim, who was so knowledgeable, helpful and very funny, a credit to the company, highly recommend .

Very fun!

Tagui_C, Feb 2024

Very well organized! Wonderful tour guide, great music on his bus! Very knowledgeable and gives great info along the way. Food was great!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. I'm glad our guide made you feel so welcome and was able to help you to experience the beauty of the Atherton Tablelands and Paronella Park. We have structured this tour to highlight the diversity and the important points of interest in the region including our unique World Heritage rainforest and waterfalls. Thank you for traveling with us.

Waterfall & Park

Sharon_E, Jan 2024

We really enjoyed our day out. Steve our guide was funny, friendly & helpful. Our stop at Lake barrine was nice with tea & scones. I got to swim in millaa millaa falls , even though it was a quick swim it was refreshing. Paronella Park was beautiful, the architecture & grounds are stunning

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you very much for your kind words and we are thrilled that you enjoyed your day and your time at Paronella Park. We are glad that you were able to appreciate the benefits of taking our small group guided tour - the only way to "experience" the Atherton Tablelands and it's great to hear that Steve took such good care of you. I will pass on your feedback to him. Thank you for traveling with us.

Great day trip despite of the rain

Eric_A, Jan 2024

Mario our guide was very good. He was very accommodating and very cosiderate. Paronella Park is very interesting despite of the rain.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. I'm glad that Mario made you feel so welcome and was able to help you to experience the beauty of the Atherton Tablelands and Paronella Park. We have structured this tour to highlight the diversity and the important points of interest in the region including our unique World Heritage rainforest and waterfalls. Thank you for traveling with us.

Definitely Recommend!

Jennifer_K, Jan 2024

We really enjoyed this tour! The drive was a little longer due to cyclone road closures, but we really didn’t notice too much. The scones and coffee in the morning were great. All the stops were beautiful. Jim was an amazing guide and so funny! Really enjoyed our day. Thank you Jim!

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thanks for taking the time to post a review. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Glad we were able to add an extra dimension to your holiday. We have structured this tour to highlight the diversity and the important points of interest in the region including our unique World Heritage rainforest and waterfalls. Something you won't see anywhere else. Thank you for traveling with us.

Great tour worth doing small group size

kallinterise, Dec 2023

In general everything was great and had good time. All the locations were good and the tour guide was nice as well

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. I'm glad you were able to help you to experience the beauty of the Atherton Tablelands and Paronella Park. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your day out with us.

Best experience Cairns has to offer !!!

Jerrica_H, Nov 2023

I have never done tours of any sort, however, this tour was absolutely AMAZING !!!! I was coming over to cairns for a holiday and I didn't really know what this tour was about, I just wanted to go sightseeing but this was way better than I would've ever expected. The tour guide we had was amazing, he was really informative, charismatic and all around great to listen to. He went above and beyond for us, as we went to the wrong pick-up location, he spent the next 15mins driving to find us. He was really nice and patient about it ! Our first stop was so beautiful, we had tea/coffee with the best scones you will ever eat. The scones were so soft and warm (best I've ever eaten), with a view that just took your breath away. He gave us time at each location to look around and really take in the scenery, did not rush us at all. My favourite was the waterfall stop, he told us about the different walks you could do and that you can go for a swim. It was the most beautiful site I had ever seen, we saw turtles and lizards, the water was refreshing and the view was beautiful. After we went to locally owned restaurant, that served us mushroom pasta and steak/lamb pie on a farm. The view was amazing and the food was delicious. The last stop was paronella park, the story behind it was great to hear and a must-see in cairns. Overall, this tour was the best part of my trip !!! I loved it and I am so happy that I booked this for my trip. If you have any doubts, please take it from me and JUST BOOK IT.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. It's always lovely to hear how much you enjoyed our full day Waterfalls, Rainforest and Paronella Park day tour. I'm glad our guide made you feel so welcome and was able to help you to experience this area with plenty of time at each of our attractions. Being a small group tour, we do try to take the time to allow flexibility in your day and if that means taking time out to show our clients something we think they will enjoy, then we can. Our day is as much about the people as it about the area we visit and our guides do go above and beyond because they love it as much as you. Thank you for traveling with us.

Great day trip out.

Steve_R, Oct 2023

The tour bus was a good size so not too many people. The bus driver was helpful and knowledgeable giving some good info on various places. Also the seats were very comfortable while traveling in the bus.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your tour to Paronella Park, Lake Barrine and Millaa Millaa Falls

This tour is one not to be missed

Melissa_A, Oct 2023

This was one of the best tours I have been on. Amazing sights especially Paronella park. Steve was an awsome guide.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. I'm glad that Steve made you feel so welcome and was able to help you to experience the beauty of the Atherton Tablelands and Paronella Park. We have structured this tour to highlight the diversity and the important points of interest in the region including our unique World Heritage rainforest and waterfalls. Thank you for traveling with us.

Enjoyable tour featuring beautiful and unique places.

Leanne_I, Oct 2023

It was a well-organised tour, and we saw many beautiful and unique places. Millaa Millaa Falls was spectacular, and Paronella Park was an interesting place to explore. We even saw a platypus and a cassowary! The tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. However, the day was spoiled by allowing people to drink alcohol throughout the tour. By the end of the day, there were a number of drunk people who were loud and rowdy, which ruined the last couple of hours of the tour for the rest of us. There were teenagers on board too, so it didn't feel like an appropriate venue to allow excessive alcohol on board.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thankyou for joining us on our Full Day Paronella Park, Millaa Millaa Falls and Lake Barrine we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed with us. We follow up your comments

Awesome lunch!

Astrid_G, Oct 2023

The lunch in idyllic landscapes and surrounded by cows, and delicous food was something I did not expect.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thanks for posting your review. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your day - our Original Full Day Tablelands Tour has so many highlights and is the best way to experience the beauty of the Cairns Tablelands.

An awesome trip. Well worth it.

Jenni_T, Sep 2023

The trip to Barrine Lake,Millaa Millaa Falls, &Paronella Park was awesome. The whole experience was fantastic, the Driver, the people on the bus were great. Bur my highlight of the trip was the Paronella Park, a little disappointing that not see platypus as the shut off area to get to see them, but over all the experience was fantastic. The morning tea, lunch were also beautiful. I could not fault the trip except at Paronella Park the time wasted short. Could be an other hr longer just to enjoy the whole experience while you where there. In the time you could nit see all that you wanted to.like the tracks etc it was a little rushed to make the most of it. But over all you could not fault the day. Not even the weather. . Thank you.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Well-organised pleasant tour.

Rosemary_P, Sep 2023

Brett was an excellent driver & tour guide. He conveyed information well, & was so organised we had a reasonable amount of time at the locations, & didn’t feel rushed. An interesting day tour.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you very much for your kind words and we are thrilled that you enjoyed your day and your time at Paronella Park. We are glad that you were able to appreciate the benefits of taking our small group guided tour - the only way to "experience" the Atherton Tablelands and it's great to hear that Brett took such good care of you. I will pass on your feedback to him. Thank you for traveling with us.

It was a great day!

dvora_o, Sep 2023

It was a great day! Our guide Brett was such a charming and kind man and full of knowledge. The ride was smooth and pleasant. The places he took us to are really spectacular.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. It's always lovely to hear how much you enjoyed our full day Waterfalls, Rainforest and Paronella Park day tour. I'm glad that Brett made you feel so welcome and was able to help you to experience this area with plenty of time at each of our attractions. Being a small group tour, we do try to take the time to allow flexibility in your day and if that means taking time out to show our clients something we think they will enjoy, then we can. Our day is as much about the people as it about the area we visit and our guides do go above and beyond because they love it as much as you. Thank you for traveling with us.

Paronella Park was...

Christine_B, Aug 2023

Paronella Park was excellent. Would’ve liked a little more time here though. We were late getting there so had less time. It was the main reason we booked the trip

Response from Host, Aug 2023

amazing

msdebbie_s, Aug 2023

I had an amazing time thank you. The photo's I took will remind me of the amazing time spent there, the staff were happy and friendly.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thanks for posting your review. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your day. Our Original Full Day Tour has so many highlights and is the best way to experience the beauty of the Cairns Tablelands. Lake Barrine is lovely and their freshly baked scones are yummy. Did you know they use locally produced jams.

Great day out

Helen_R, Aug 2023

Brett is a great guide, lots of info and good energy. We saw so many stunning natural wonders. It's nice to sit back and chill and take it all in

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you very much for your kind words and we are thrilled that you enjoyed your day and your time at Paronella Park. We are glad that you were able to appreciate the benefits of taking our small group guided tour - the only way to "experience" the Atherton Tablelands and it's great to hear that Brett took such good care of you. I will pass on your feedback to him. Thank you for traveling with us.

A must!

junelmatthews, Jul 2023

Paronella Park was fascinating. Steve, the guide was a wealth of information throughout the excellent tour. Along with his knowledge he shared his love of the places we visited.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. It's always lovely to hear how much you enjoyed our full day Waterfalls, Rainforest and Paronella Park day tour. I'm glad that Steve made you feel so welcome and was able to help you to experience this area with plenty of time at each of our attractions. Being a small group tour, we do try to take the time to allow flexibility in your day and if that means taking time out to show our clients something we think they will enjoy, then we can. Our day is as much about the people as it about the area we visit and our guides do go above and beyond because they love it as much as you. Thank you for traveling with us.

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