Duration
Full-Day
Full-Day Private Tour
Atherton Tablelands Essentials – Wildlife, Lakes & Waterfalls
Explore the Atherton Tablelands on a private tour from Port Douglas. Discover waterfalls, volcanic lakes, rainforest and historic villages while searching for wildlife, platypus and tree kangaroos. Includes coffee, lunch and refreshments
Adventure
Active & immersive
Scenic Road
Coastal & rainforest drives
Wildlife
Crocodiles, birds & more
Discover the natural beauty and wildlife of the Atherton Tablelands on a relaxed, fully private day tour from Port Douglas, designed exclusively for groups of up to five guests.
Price
1850$ for 2 guest, 250$ for any extra guest
Language
EnglishFrench, Italian & German on request
The experience
Itinerary
Travel across the Great Dividing Range into a region known for its cooler climate, fertile countryside, ancient rainforest and charming country villages. Enjoy a morning coffee in Mareeba before continuing to the remarkable Curtain Fig Tree, one of the Tablelands’ most impressive natural landmarks.
Explore the historic village of Yungaburra and walk along Peterson Creek, keeping watch for platypus, tree kangaroos and other native wildlife, including bird watching.
Sightings cannot be guaranteed, but your private guide will help you search the most promising areas.
After a casual café lunch in Yungaburra, visit the volcanic crater lake of Lake Eacham, where you can enjoy a peaceful rainforest walk or an optional swim. The journey also includes Malanda Falls and its surrounding rainforest before returning to Port Douglas through the scenic Tablelands countryside.
With private transportation, flexible timing and a knowledgeable local guide, this tour offers a comfortable and affordable way to experience the highlights of the Atherton Tablelands without the crowds.
Tour highlights:
Fully private experience for up to four guests
Scenic journey through the Atherton Tablelands
Mareeba morning coffee stop
Curtain Fig Tree
Yungaburra village and Peterson Creek
Opportunities to spot various wildlife including platypus and tree kangaroos
Lake Eacham visit or optional swim
Malanda Falls
Casual café lunch
Bottled water, soft drinks and refreshments
Private chauffeur-guide and premium air-conditioned vehicle
Wildlife sightings and swimming opportunities are subject to weather, local conditions and guest ability.
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes for rainforest paths and boardwalks
- Light, breathable clothing, the tropics can be warm and humid
- Hat, sunglasses, and reef-safe sunscreen
- Swimwear (for optional swim stops or freshwater creeks)
- Camera or smartphone, to capture the scenery
What's included
- Air-conditioned luxury vehicle, up to 5 guests
- Chauffeur and local guide
- Insect repellent, towels, umbrella
- Complimentary on-board Wi-Fi
- Complimentary refreshments & cold towels
- Morning coffee and lunch included
- Park fees and permits
- Flexible departure and return times
Please note
- Under Queensland law, all children under seven (7) years of age must travel in an approved child restraint suitable for their height and weight.
Our recommendation
- Book early, especially during peak season.
- Let us know in advance about dietary preferences or special requirements.
- Start early to enjoy the rainforest and reef before the midday heat.
- Stay hydrated, tropical climates can be deceptively warm.
- Respect the cultural significance of the Kuku Yalanji land.
- Capture the moments, but also take time to simply listen to the forest and feel the serenity.
General enquiries
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