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✓ 2026-09-28| Option | Price | Per person | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns: Atherton Tablelands Waterfalls & Wildlife Day TripOur pick | AU$ 229 p.p. | AU$ 229 | 10h | 4.88★ · 906 | free | — |
| Atherton Tablelands: Rainforest Night Wildlife Tour from CairnsBest value | AU$ 235 p.p. | AU$ 235 | 8h | 4.80★ · 457 | free | — |
| Atherton Tablelands: Food & Wine Day Tour from CairnsTop rated | AU$ 265 p.p. | AU$ 265 | 9h | 4.90★ · 282 | free | — |
| Atherton Tablelands: Food & Wine Tour with 7 Gourmet Stops | AU$ 265 p.p. | AU$ 265 | 9h 30m | 4.85★ · 221 | free | — |
| Hot air balloon ride over Atherton Tablelands from Cairns | AU$ 495 p.p. | AU$ 495 | 4h–6h | 4.76★ · 608 | free | — |
Real price per person across the 5 options: AU$ 229–AU$ 495 (median AU$ 265).
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Hot air balloon ride over Atherton Tablelands from CairnsA hot air balloon flight over the Atherton Tablelands departing from Cairns with hotel pickup and drop-off included. You fly at dawn—the best time to spot wallabies, kangaroos and native birds—over fruit and vegetable crops, then help your pilot and crew pack the balloon before returning to your accommodation. The experience runs 4 to 6 hours and includes a commemorative certificate, a glass of bubbly or juice, and a digital photo package.Is it for me?Rise over the Atherton Tablelands at dawn when wildlife stirs, with hotel pickup and drop-off included so you can focus on the views.
Cairns: Atherton Tablelands Waterfalls & Wildlife Day TripYou spend a full day swimming at three different waterfalls and crater lakes, walking through World Heritage rainforest, and watching for platypus, tree kangaroos, and cassowaries with a local guide. The tour includes all park entry fees, a picnic lunch, and return transfers from central Cairns, so you only need to bring swimwear and a camera.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the main Atherton Tablelands waterfalls, crater lakes, and wildlife in one day without arranging transport, park tickets, or timing yourself — the fixed schedule and small group size mean you get proper time at each stop and a guide who actually knows what to look for.
Atherton Tablelands: Rainforest Night Wildlife Tour from CairnsYou’ll spend an afternoon wandering ancient rainforest around Lake Barrine before searching for platypus at dusk in Atherton Tablelands with your local guide. Enjoy hearty country dinner in Yungaburra’s historic hotel before heading out under starlight to spot possums, owls, and bandicoots by torchlight—a night full of quiet surprises.
Atherton Tablelands: Food & Wine Day Tour from CairnsYou’ll start your day overlooking Lake Barrine with breakfast among rainforest sounds, then taste your way through local cheeses, tropical fruit wines, kangaroo lunch at Platypus Park, and homemade ice cream before heading back to Cairns. Expect honest flavors, warm locals, unexpected bites — and maybe a platypus sighting if you’re lucky.
Atherton Tablelands: Food & Wine Tour with 7 Gourmet StopsYou’ll start with tropical fruits for breakfast near Port Douglas before tasting your way across seven gourmet stops in the Atherton Tablelands. Expect ice cream straight from the farm, macadamias still warm from roasting, lunch with kangaroo skewers by a platypus lake, and cheese plus chocolates at a working dairy. End the day sipping wine by a creek as dusk settles—a slow adventure for your senses.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 5 of the 5 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Cairns: Atherton Tablelands Waterfalls & Wildlife Day Trip is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.88 out of 5 across 906 reviews.
