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Private Half Day Tour: World Heritage Rainforest & Waterfall

20 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 20 reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia
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On average, this is booked 22 (0) days in advance.

5 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
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French, German, Mandarin, Korean

Overview

Do you want to have your own private tour guide and vehicle all to yourself? Exclusive half day tour takes in three Wet Tropics Rainforest National Parks, and includes a visit to the most famous waterfall in Cairns, the Barron Falls. You’ll see stunning scenery, ranging from lush tropical rainforest to outback Savannah. Visit mighty trees, swim in crystal clear waters. If you have limited time, want to escape the crowds and experience the true tropical rainforest of North Queensland, book this tour today.

Please note: the departure times are 7.00 am and 1.00pm, you can change the pick up time to suit but the return time is still 12.00 and 6.00pm

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Light refreshments
  • Private tour
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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Morning Departure: Pickups from Cairns start from 7am and Palm Cove from 7:50am.Afternoon Departure: Pickups from Cairns start from 1pm and Palm Cove from 1:50pm.The "starting time" is NOT the same as the pickup time. Please keep an eye out for your check-in email, which should arrive 7 days prior to departure (or within) to reconfirm your pickup location & time. Discovery Tours Australia signage will be on the tour vehicle. Please be ready & waiting for your pickup 5 minutes before your advised pickup time.CAIRNS PICKUPSPlease be ready at your designated pick-up point at the scheduled time. As we service multiple pick-ups in the Cairns CBD, we kindly ask guests to allow a 15 minute pick-up window. If your guide is not there right at the scheduled time, there’s no need to worry - they are on their way.We appreciate your patience and understanding.NORTHERN BEACHES / PORT DOUGLASPlease be ready at your designated pick-up location at the scheduled time. We kindly ask all guests to allow a 15 minute pick-up window, as travel times to the Northern Beaches from Cairns can vary depending on traffic and daily conditions. If your guide does not arrive exactly at the scheduled time, there’s no need to worry — they are on their way. We appreciate your patience and understanding.Please contact us if you cannot find your pick up location.

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Wet Tropics World Heritage Area (pass by)

Visit Wet Tropics World Heritage
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Kuranda National Park

Visit Kuranda Village
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Barron Falls

Admire the powerful Barron Falls from Wrights Lookout, one of North Queensland’s most iconic waterfalls.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Barron Gorge National Park (pass by)

Driving up the Kuranda Range and passing through the small village of Kuranda. Here we enjoy a short driving tour of the village, before continuing to the World Heritage listed Barron Gorge National Park. This is home to the famous Barron Falls, which makes for a great photo opportunity at the stunning Wrights lookout.
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Clohesy River Fig Tree

Leave the bitumen behind and experience an off-road journey through the Great Dividing Range rainforest. Discover ancient strangler figs and rare King Ferns on a guided rainforest walk with your naturalist guide.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Davies Creek National Park

Our last stop is Davies Creek, where you have the opportunity to take a swim in the crystal-clear waters. It’s always refreshing.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Henry Ross Lookout

Finally, as our tour concludes, we head back towards Cairns via the Wet Tropics World Heritage drive on the Kuranda Range. We stop at the breathtaking Henry Ross lookout, before arriving in Cairns where you are returned to your accommodation.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Please bring water/water bottle
  • Wet weather gear (November through June)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Half Day Tour: World Heritage Rainforest & Waterfall?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Bottled water
  • Light refreshments
  • Private tour
  • National Park fees
  • Off-Road ‘Soft’ Four-Wheel Driving through rainforest creeks, in an air-conditioned 4WD vehicle.
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Knowledgeable and experienced tour guide
  • Multilingual Audio Guide available via mobile app
  • Local guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Please bring water/water bottle
  • Wet weather gear (November through June)

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