From Cairns: Rainforest & Nocturnal Wildlife Tour Tour from Central Cairns
ID: GYG137024-O-204737
Category:
Country: Australia
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Explore the rainforest when it really comes alive - at night! On this small-group tour see nocturnal animals such as platypus, musky rat kangaroos, Boyd's forest dragons, rainforest birds, butterfliea, flying foxes and more!
Departing from your Cairns or Northern Beaches accommodation, head south to view the agile wallabies that live within the city limits. Make a second stop at the Cathedral Fig Tree, an 8,000-year-old Strangler fig with a giant root system. Enjoy an afternoon tea at the world-renowned Lake Barrine before walking through the rainforest. Keep your eyes out for musky rat-kangaroo, Boyd's forest dragon, rainforest birds, butterflies and flying foxes.
After a quick stop at Lake Eacham, visit a private access platypus viewing area in Yungaburra for a 90% chance of seeing the unique mammal. Enjoy a delicious dinner at a restaurant in the township of Yungburra. Then, your nighttime spotlighting adventure begins! Walk under the night stars and into the rainforest. Look out for Lumholtz's tree-kangaroo, northern leaf-tailed gecko, ringtail possums, gliders, frogs, owls and more. Return to Cairns at around 10:00 PM and Northern Beaches at around 10:30 PM.
Highlights
- Discover a World Heritage Listed rainforest by day and night on this small-group tour
- Spot a wild platypus at a private viewing platform
- Enjoy your afternoon by the stunning Lake Barrine
- Venture into the rainforest after dark to spot the nocturnal animals that call it home
- Have a delicious dinner at a restaurant in Yungburra
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The maximum number of participants for this tour is 11 people
• Please wear cool and comfortable clothing
• Walking shoes are a must
• The tour supplier will provide wet weather gear if required
• Bring a water bottle, a small backpack for your things and don't forget your camera
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All required protective equipment is provided
You must fill out a travel information form
Pick-up is available from hotels in central Cairns.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
