Explore the Cassowary Coast on a premium small-group tour from Cairns, featuring rainforest walks in Wooroonooran National Park, Indigenous cultural experiences at Goondoi Wetlands, historic Innisfail, Etty Bay, and a swim at Babinda Boulders.
Adult $255 | Child (4-12) $205
Key Highlights
Premium small-group tour along Cassowary Coast
Guided interpretive rainforest walk to Josephine Falls
Cultural experience with Traditional Custodians at Goondoi Wetlands
Welcome to Country ceremony and Dreamtime story of the cassowary
Walks through sugar cane fields, banana farms, and historic Innisfail
Scenic drive past Walshs Pyramid, Moresby Range, and Mourilyan Harbour
Opportunity to spot wild cassowaries at Etty Bay
Visit Babinda Boulders with guided story of the Devil's Pool
Locally prepared lunch and afternoon tea in rainforest surrounds
What’s included
Guided rainforest and wetlands walks
Interpretive Indigenous cultural activities
Lunch featuring tropical fruits, sandwiches, and cold drinks
Afternoon tea with locally baked cake or slice
Experienced local guide
Overview
Experience an immersive day on Queensland's Cassowary Coast, exploring the Wet Tropics Rainforest in Wooroonooran National Park. Your small-group journey begins as you travel through Gordonvale, past historic sugar cane farms, freshwater creeks, and river crossings, with views of Walshs Pyramid and the lush rainforest backdrop.
At the base of Mount Bartle Frere, your guide leads you on a walk to Josephine Falls, sharing insights into endemic flora, fauna, and the cultural significance of the region to the Noongyanbudda Ngadjon people. Learn about native bush foods, traditional plant uses, and the unique ecology of the rainforest surrounds.
Continue to the heart of the Cassowary Coast in Innisfail for a brief stop at a local art installation before reaching Goondoi Wetlands. Participate in the Cassowary Dreamtime Tour with Traditional Custodians, including a Welcome to Country ceremony, Dreamtime storytelling, and demonstrations of local language, sand art, and weaving. A freshly prepared lunch is included.
Your journey continues to Etty Bay, where you may encounter wild cassowaries along the beach, and concludes at Babinda Boulders. Here, enjoy an afternoon swim, learn about the legendary Devil's Pool from the Wanjurr Majay people, and finish with tea or coffee before returning to Cairns.
Commonly asked questions.
The tour includes hotel pickup and return, a guided rainforest walk to Josephine Falls, the Goondoi cultural experience, a visit to Etty Bay, a stop at Babinda Boulders, lunch, afternoon tea and all applicable entry fees.
The tour operates in a small group of between 4 and 11 guests, rather than a large coach group.
You’ll take a guided rainforest walk through Wooroonooran National Park to Josephine Falls, with your guide providing information about the rainforest, wildlife and local environment.
Yes. Swimming is available at Babinda Boulders, subject to weather, water and local safety conditions. Swimming is optional, so you can enjoy the area without entering the water.
The experience includes a Welcome to Country with Traditional Custodians of the Dyirribarra Bagirbarra people, along with storytelling, language, weaving and learning about bush foods, medicines and the Dreamtime story of Goondoi, the cassowary.
Etty Bay is known as a habitat for Southern Cassowaries and provides a genuine opportunity to see one in the wild. However, sightings depend on the day and are not guaranteed.
Yes, both lunch and afternoon tea are included.
The tour is rated easy to moderate, with approximately 1–2 kilometres of walking on formed, mostly flat paths.
Bring comfortable walking shoes, a hat, refillable water bottle, camera, swimmers and a towel. A light cardigan can also be useful during the cooler months.
Additional info by the operator.
8:30am - Northern Beaches hotel pickups
9:00am - Cairns hotel pickups and depart for the Cassowary Coast
10:00am - Guided rainforest walk to Josephine Falls
11:30am - Scenic drive through Innisfail
12:00pm - Goondoi Cultural Experience and Welcome to Country
1:30pm - Lunch
2:30pm - Visit Etty Bay and cassowary spotting
3.30pm - Babinda Boulders with optional swim
4:30pm - Afternoon tea and begin return journey
6:00pm - Return to Cairns accommodation
6:30pm - Return to Northern Beaches
Important Information:
Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring swimwear and a towel if you wish to swim at Babinda Boulders.
Dietary requirements for lunch and afternoon tea must be advised in advance.
This tour involves walking on natural surfaces and may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility.
Wildlife sightings of cassowaries are likely but cannot be guaranteed.
