Tropical Horizons - Waterfalls, Wildlife & Paronella Park

Type: Rainforest

A spectacular scenic Tablelands tour viewing Lake Barrine, Curtain Fig Tree, Waterfalls Circuit, World Heritage Rainforests, Paronella Park and Wildlife. Our tour ascends the Lamb Range providing panoramic views of the Mulgrave River Valley from Heale's Lookout.

The high elevation of Southern Tablelands rainforests are vastly different to coastal rainforest surrounding Cairns and support a wide variety of wildlife, many being unique to the Tablelands.

Enjoy freshly baked scones and morning tea before boarding the first morning cruise on the calm waters of the extinct volcanic crater, Lake Barrine. View the Lake's abundant wildlife and marvel at the vibrant, old growth World Heritage listed rainforest surrounding Lake Barrine whose deep waters are filled by crystal clear rainwater. Back on land a short walk reveals the Twin Kauri Pine Trees - amongst Australia's largest trees, these 1000 year old forest giants are relics of the pioneering timber industry.

Our Cairns tours guide will escort you along boardwalks to the ancient Giant Curtain Fig Tree - an amazing accomplishment of nature! The surrounding forest is also home to the elusive and shy Lumholz Tree Kangaroos.

We then commence our tour of the complete Waterfalls Circuit . Each of the waterfalls is unique and is viewed from a different aspect. All waterfalls flow in abundance all year round!

Commencing with world-famous Millaa Millaa Falls (featured in many commercial television advertisements and films) we then drive along quaint country roads to view numerous falls. Whilst proceeding to Mungalli Falls, our tour travels through rich dairying pastures to Mungalli Creek Dairy which is North Queensland's only certified organic dairy farm producing bio-dynamic dairy products - sample their cheeses and yoghurts. An excellent 2-course lunch is included in the restaurant uniquely situated atop Mungalli Falls, which are the Tableland's tallest falls.

Upon arrival at multi award wining Paronella park you will be escorted by the park's knowledgeable guide. Commencing with a welcome performance by the local youthful indigenous dancers you will then be escorted on a private, leisurely tour of the National Trust listed Heritage gardens and castle ruins. There is free time to view the museum and the remains of North Queensland's first hydro-electric plant which Jose Paronella built on the beautiful Mena Creek - feed the fish and the turtles below the falls.

Our tours return to Cairns via the historic coastal town of Innisfail - arriving Cairns approx. 6.15pm.

Features:

• Crater Lake Barrine and wildlife cruise
• Morning Devonshire Tea
• Twin Kauri pine Trees
• Giant Curtain Fig tree in rainforest
• Possible Platypus spotting and wildlife viewing
• Complete Waterfalls Circuit - Millaa Millaa, Zillie, Ellinjaa and Mungalli Falls
• Mungalli Creek Organic / Bio-dynamic Dairy
• Excellent 2 course restaurant lunch - beside Mungalli Falls!
• Lookouts - Crawford's Lookout, Beatrice River and Johnstone River Gorge.
• World Heritage Rainforests
• Paronella Park Heritage Gardens - private, leisurely guided tour and free time - view museum, feed the fish and turtles
• Mena Creek Falls - old Hydro-Electric Generating Plant
• Historic Innisfail Township
• Small group, luxury air-conditioned coach
• Complimentary Cairns accommodation pick-up and return

Rates and Tariffs

2010/2011 Season	1st Apr 2010 to 31st Mar 2011
Waterfalls, Mamu Canopy Walkway & Paronella Park	$167.00 per adult $116.00 per child $546.00 family

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