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Waterfall, Wetlands and Scenic Rail Guided Day Tour from Cairns

Starting From From $229.31 per person Current Project Expedition rate
10 Hours 3.93 / 5 0 reviews Easy activity level Single Day Group Tour Operated by Down Under Tours
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The Experience

What your day looks like

Explore the natural beauty, Indigenous heritage, and local flavours of Tropical North Queensland on a full-day guided tour. This experience will take you from the tranquil Cattana Wetlands to the majestic Barron Falls to connect with the Djabugay Aboriginal People in a Calling to Country. Then it's on to Australia's oldest coffee plantation - Skybury, for a tasty lunch with a view - before delighting your taste buds with locally produced ice cream at Emerald Creek Ice Creamery. End your adventure aboard the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway on a journey through the beautiful Barron Gorge National Park.

At a Glance

The experience, in brief

  • Cattana Wetlands: Explore serene beauty on a guided walk
  • Barron Falls: Learn culture with a Djabugay Aboriginal Guide
  • Skybury Coffee: Enjoy lunch and a coffee liqueur tasting
  • Emerald Creek: Taste four flavors of local ice cream
  • Kuranda Railway: Ride through Barron Gorge’s tunnels and bridges
Detailed Itinerary

The journey, in full

Accompanied by a knowledgeable local driver guide and travelling in a luxury coach, you will experience nature, Indigenous culture, local produce and history on a wonderful day out in Tropical North Queensland. Cattana Wetlands Begin your day with a peaceful guided walk through the unique habitat of Cattana Wetlands. Led by your expert Driver Guide, explore the tranquil trails and discover the lush feather palm forest and serene Jabiru Lake. Barron Falls – Din Din Next, journey to the breathtaking Barron Falls, known to the Djabugay Aboriginal People as Din Din. Here, you’ll be welcomed by a Djabugay Cultural Guide for a meaningful Calling to Country experience. Learn about the spiritual significance of the falls and the deep cultural connection the Djabugay People have with this sacred land — a special Make Travel Matter® moment. Skybury Coffee Plantation Enjoy a delicious lunch at Skybury, Australia’s oldest coffee plantation and largest papaya grower. Savour dishes infused with local coffee and papaya flavours, then unwind with panoramic views of the Tablelands while sampling Skybury’s signature coffee and coffee liqueur. Emerald Creek Ice Creamery Indulge in a tasting of four handcrafted ice cream flavours at this charming, locally owned ice creamery. Each scoop is made on-site using fresh tropical ingredients — a sweet highlight of your journey. Kuranda Scenic Railway Conclude your adventure aboard the iconic Kuranda Scenic Railway, as this historic rail journey winds through the changing landscapes of Barron Gorge, which include rainforest-clad ranges, a rocky gorge and cascading waterfalls. Return Cairns Coach transfers included

Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

Cairns

Sightseeing at Cairns Cattana Wetlands.

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Cairns

Sightseeing at Barron Falls.

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Cairns

Local Flavor.

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Cairns

Sightseeing at Kuranda Scenic Railway.

Before You Go

What to know before booking

Included

Experienced Local Driver Guide Luxury Coach Travel Cattana Wetlands Guided Walk Morning Refreshment EXCLUSIVE Make Travel Matter® experience at Din Din – Barron Falls – with a local Djabugay Aboriginal Cultural Guide One way experience on the Kuranda Scenic Railway

Not Included

Souvenirs Drinks and Food not stated in inclusions

What to Bring

Comfortable Clothes and walking shoes Sunscreen, Hat & Sunglasses

Meeting & Pickup

Approved pick-up locations: 8:20am - Big 4 Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut Cairns Reef Apartments Cannon Park Motel 8:25am - Cairns Southside International First City Caravilla Palm Royale - Tour Bus Stop on Cochrane St Motel Nomad 8:30 - Cairns Central Plaza Apartment QR Cairns Central Railway Station - Bus Zone on Bunda Street 8:35 - Gilligan's Hotel & Resort Night Markets - Bus Zone Outside Abbott St Entrance 8:40 - Pacific Hotel Cairns - Bus Zone on Spence Street Novotel Cairns Oasis Double Tree by Hilton - Bus Zone on Abbott Street 8:50 - Comfort Inn Cairns City Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns 8:55 - Cairns Queenslander Hotel & Apartments, 267 Lake St, Cairns North QLD 4870 The Edge Apartments Cairns Queens Court Grosvenor In Cairns - Grove St near Cnr of McLeod St 9:00 - NRMA Cairns Holiday Park Cairns Colonial Club Resort 9:05 - Cairns Sheridan Hotel Harley Magic- Bus Zone on Sheridan St

Languages Offered

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Planning Notes

Minimum age: 4 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic

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