Waterfall, Wetlands and Kuranda Skyrail

from A$317

6 hours 5 mins

Kuranda & Atherton Tablelands

All Ages

Enjoy a full-day guided tour from Cairns including a walk at Cattana Wetlands, cultural experience at Barron Falls, lunch at Skybury coffee plantation, ice cream tasting at Emerald Creek, and a Skyrail Rainforest Cableway ride from Kuranda.

Adult $317 | Child (4-14) $240 | Family (2 adults & 2 children) $1054

Key Highlights

Afternoon journey on the Skyrail
Guided walk through Cattana Wetlands and feather palm forest
Exclusive experience at Barron Falls with Djabugay guide
Lunch at Skybury coffee plantation and ice cream tasting at Emerald Creek Ice Creamery.
Visit Jabiru Lake
Luxury coach transport from Cairns with local driver guide
Visit to The Edge Lookout for Barron Falls vistas
Rainforest education at CSIRO Interpretive Centre

What’s included

Luxury coach transport from Cairns
Driver-guided walk at Cattana Wetlands
Cultural welcome at Barron Falls
Lunch at Skybury coffee plantation
Ice cream tasting at Emerald Creek Ice Creamery
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway ride
Entry to CSIRO Rainforest Interpretive Centre

Overview

Experience a full-day adventure from Cairns, exploring North Queensland's unique landscapes and Aboriginal culture. Your journey begins with a luxury coach ride and an expert local driver guide, travelling first to the Cattana Wetlands. Here, take a guided walk through a tranquil feather palm forest, pass Jabiru Lake, and discover the distinctive flora and fauna of the wetland environment.

Continue to Barron Falls, also known as Din Din, a site of deep spiritual importance for the Djabugay Aboriginal People. Enjoy an exclusive cultural interaction as a Djabugay guide shares the cultural and historical significance of this spectacular waterfall.

For lunch, visit Skybury, Australia's oldest coffee plantation and premier papaya producer. Relish a lunch featuring Skybury's renowned coffee and papaya, while taking in sweeping views of the Tablelands. Afterwards, taste four locally made ice cream flavours at Emerald Creek Ice Creamery before the afternoon's rainforest experience.

Conclude the day with a journey on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway from Kuranda. Glide above the World Heritage listed rainforest, enjoy striking views from The Edge Lookout over Barron Falls, and learn more about the rainforest's story at the CSIRO Rainforest Interpretive Centre. Meet your coach at the Smithfield terminal for your return to Cairns.

Commonly asked questions.

The full-day tour includes return coach transfers, an experienced local driver-guide, a guided walk through Cattana Wetlands, morning refreshments, a Djabugay Aboriginal cultural experience at Din Din – Barron Falls, lunch at Skybury Coffee Plantation, coffee and coffee liqueur tasting, locally produced ice cream at Emerald Creek Ice Creamery and a one-way journey on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.

Cattana Wetlands is a peaceful natural area featuring remnant feather palm forest, wetlands and Jabiru Lake. Your driver-guide will lead you on a walk through the area while explaining the unique plants, wildlife and environment found within this important tropical ecosystem.

Yes. The tour includes a visit to spectacular Din Din – Barron Falls, one of the most impressive waterfalls in the Cairns region. You'll also take part in an exclusive cultural experience with a Djabugay Aboriginal Guide, learning about the Traditional Owners' connection to Country.

At Din Din – Barron Falls, you'll receive a traditional welcome and participate in a Calling to Country experience with a Djabugay Cultural Guide. You'll learn about Djabugay culture, stories and the deep connection between the Traditional Owners and the rainforest and surrounding Country.

Yes. Lunch is included at Skybury Coffee Plantation, one of Australia's oldest coffee plantations. The meal incorporates local coffee and papaya, followed by an opportunity to enjoy coffee and coffee liqueur tastings while taking in views across the Atherton Tablelands.

Not at all. The Skybury visit includes lunch and time to enjoy the plantation and Tablelands scenery, while the coffee and coffee liqueur tasting is an additional experience. Non-coffee drinkers can still enjoy the food, views and relaxed plantation setting.

You'll stop at the locally owned Emerald Creek Ice Creamery and enjoy a tasting of four different ice cream flavours. The ice cream is produced on site using local ingredients and provides a delicious afternoon treat during the tour.

Yes. The tour finishes with a trip back to Cairns on the Skyrail.

The tour can be suitable for older travellers who are comfortable with a full day of sightseeing and some walking. There will be several occasions when passengers need to leave and re-board the coach. If you have mobility concerns or use a mobility aid, it is recommended that you advise the operator before booking.

There is some walking during the day, particularly at Cattana Wetlands and around the Barron Falls area. However, this is primarily a sightseeing and cultural experience rather than a strenuous hiking tour. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Additional info by the operator.

8:15am - Pickup from Cairns accommodation
9:00am - Cattana Wetlands guided walk
10:15am - Din Din - Barron Falls & Djabugay cultural experience
1:30pm - Coffee and coffee liqueur tasting
2:00pm - Emerald Creek Ice Creamery
3:00pm - Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
3:45pm - Barron Falls Station & rainforest lookouts
5:00pm - Meet coach and begin return journey to Cairns
6:00pm - Return to your accommodation

Accessibility: Please contact the operator for details regarding accessibility at specific locations.Dietary requirements: If you have specific food requirements for lunch, notify prior to the tour.Weather: This tour operates in varied weather conditions; bring appropriate clothing.Duration: Full-day tour with set stops as detailed in the itinerary.