Tablelands-Paronella Park Tour: Explore Tropical Rainforests

Embark on a full-day adventure with Northern Experience Eco Tours to explore the stunning Paronella Park, Lake Barrine, and Millaa Millaa Falls. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the tropical rainforests and discover the unique attractions of the Atherton Tablelands.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Atherton Tablelands - Departure from Cairns, we head south travelling past Walsh’s Pyramid, one of the largest naturally formed pyramids in the world. Here your guide will stop so you can grab a photo of this unique North Queensland landmark.
    Now it’s time to travel up the World Heritage listed Gillies Highway climbing 730 metres above sea level…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • National Park fees
  • Selected itinerary options
  • Live onboard commentary
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Tour does not operate from Port Douglas
Additional Information

Northern Experience Eco Tours was established in 1997 and is the original Tablelands-Paronella Park tour.
Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned mini coach with local naturalist guides and experience the uniqueness of the tropics and the diversity of our beautiful tropical rainforests. Tour south of Cairns for a full day out traveling through the…

Location
Atherton Tablelands
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Alexisdm8374jw
Feb 16, 2026
Best mountain tour ever! - Great experience would highly recommend this trip for anyone and everyone. Our tour guide Steve was very nice, informative, and made sure everyone got the most out of the trip! Takes you through the most breathtaking mountain ranges and made plenty of stops for pictures. Paronella park is one of a kind and a super great stop.
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Judyfz592fl
Feb 12, 2026
A variety of highlights! - Had the exoerience of a lifetime! Our tour guide Scottie was a competent driver, knowledgeable, shared heaps of interesting commentary and had a good sense of humour. The sites along the way were stunning! Including the falls, mammoth trees, the historical park and the rolling hills of the tablelands. The tea and scones were served in a beautiful setting at a crater lake. Lunch was delicious served by friendly staff. Best thing: we saw 2 cassowaries in the wild!
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Barbaraso6928ia
Feb 10, 2026
Wonderful Tour with a Fantastic Guide - I truly had a lovely day. We were lucky with the beautiful weather, and the mixed group of all ages was really pleasant and easy to spend the day with. The tour was very informative thanks to Steve, who was both our driver and guide, he explained many things along the way and made everything interesting. The Tablelands are such a beautiful area, peaceful and full of amazing nature. I’m really glad I joined this tour and would happily recommend it
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O8416pafilippoc
Feb 10, 2026
Great experience with Steve! - Our tour through southern Queensland was absolutely fantastic. From the magical Paronella Park to the beautiful Millaa Millaa Falls and the wild landscapes of Wooromba Park, every stop was well chosen and memorable. What truly made the difference was our guide, Steve. Steve was amazing: super knowledgeable, reliable, and genuinely kind. He shared so much interesting information about the places, the nature, and the area, making the whole experience even more special. You could really feel his passion for what he does. As a perfect ending, Steve took us to a little-known beach spot where we were lucky enough to see two cassowaries and around thirty wallabies in the wild. An unforgettable moment. Highly recommended for anyone who wants an authentic and beautiful Queensland experience!
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H68tumarinal
Feb 6, 2026
A lovely day - A fantastic experience! Steve, our guide, was great. Throughout the day, he told us fascinating stories about the region; it was captivating.
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Carol
Feb 6, 2026
Great Tour - Steve did a fabulous job touring us. He had a lot of knowledge and made the tour interesting. We had a great time. The lunch had great food and good service
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Raz5253
Feb 6, 2026
Lovely day tour. - Absolutely lovely guide Steve who guided and brought us to plenty of lovely spots and showed us places in detail. Enjoyed truly
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T1011ecpaulak
Jan 25, 2026
Thanks - The Guide was very good at his Job. He new lots of thinks on the trip, he was very polite and relaxed.
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Matthewkv4033ht
Jan 8, 2026
Great Day Trip - Had an amazing time with Jeremy on our day trip!! He had great knowledge, and found tons of awesome wildlife for us. Amazing food stops on this tour, and everyone else who booked was great! Highly recommend to anyone coming out to this great town.
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Hannahpo1589ok
Jan 4, 2026
Fab tour - no matter the weather! - This was our second tour with northern experience and it didn't disappoint. The itinerary reflects what was listed and timings were great for each activity. There was a friendly and informative guide throughout the tour with so much local knowledge. We learnt so much in one day! It was a very wet afternoon, but it didnt stop us the whole group enjoying the waterfalls and the tour of Paronella Park. This day trip is a must from Cairns. Thank you
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From $154
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).