Atherton Tablelands Rain Forest by Night from Cairns

Name: Atherton Tablelands Rain Forest by Night from Cairns
Brand: Kopi Ventures
SKU: 7406
Price: 171.47 USD
Availability: InStock

Activity Duration (8 to 12 hours)

Extreme

Hosted in English

Atherton Tablelands Rain Forest by Night from Cairns

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About

Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Atherton Tablelands Rain Forest at night, just a short trip from Cairns.

What you'll do

The Atherton Tablelands, with its lakes, rainforest, and waterfalls, is home to an incredible variety of wildlife. This tour offers a unique opportunity to hike through the jungle during both day and night, and spot nocturnal creatures such as platypus, possums, owls, and Lumholtz’s tree kangaroo. It's just a short drive from Cairns.

Meeting and pickup

Multiple pickup locations offered.

Additional pickup options

Pickup detailsWe pick up from any location and type of accommodation in and around the city of Cairns. Each location needs its own pick up time. So it is important to call in advance to get your pick up time. You must be ready at the given time or you will miss your tour.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
Additional pickup optionsDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.Lake Barrine Teahouse, Lake Barrine Access, Lake Barrine QLD 4884, Australia

End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What is included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Afternoon tea
Dinner
National Park fee
All equipment (binoculars, spotlighting gear, rain ponchos, reference materials)
Air-conditioned vehicle

What is not included?

Drinks, unless specified

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please wear closed toe shoes and a jacket for night time.
A moderate amount of walking is involve. Low fitness level required
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Please bring insect spray as this is not provided
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers

Meet your host

Kopi Ventures

Host since 2025

Itinerary

Cairns Desert / Jungle Safaris Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for Atherton Tablelands Rain Forest by Night from Cairns in Cairns, Australia. This desert / jungle safaris experience includes 4 stops over 1 day. Duration: 8 hours. Activity level: Extreme.

No meal included on this day.

No accommodation included on this day.

Here is the starting point

Lake Barrine

Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission included

After our drive from Cairns up the scenic but very twisty Gillies Range Road we arrive at Lake Barrine. A beautiful volcanic crater lake surrounded by the Rainforest. Firstly we take a break for afternoon tea and there is no better setting than Lake Barrine to enjoy it. Afterwards we take a slow walk through the surrounding forest searching for Forest Dragons and Musky Rat Kangaroos!

Atherton Tablelands

Stop: 4 hours ·Admission included

There is no better place close to Cairns to see some of the rarest animals in Australia in the wild. We spend the majority of our tour exploring the region searching for wildlife. Walking through the oldest tropical rainforest in the world is an amazing experience by itself. You will be immersed with all the sights and sounds within it.
In the late afternoon coming up to sunset we then go searching for the Platypus. The thrill of catching sight of this amazing creature will always stay with you. We do not stop looking until we run out of time to make sure you get the best possible chance of success. That is why we really do see them 90% of the time :)

Yungaburra

Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission included

When it’s time for dinner we go to the beautiful heritage village of Yungaburra. Started in the 1890’s. Many of the original buildings are still in use giving the reel feeling of stepping back in time. The centre piece of the village is our dinner location, the Yungaburra Hotel. Built in 1910 from the timbers extracted from the rainforest. And of an impressive size! It creates a great atmosphere as you mingle with the locals at the bar giving you a glimpse of the rural life in the pioneer days. The food is good and the meals are hearty so you will not be hungry. And you can wash it down with a local beer or wine if you choose.
After dinner we relax and get ready for sundown so we can start the nocturnal search.

Curtain Fig National Park

Stop: 90 minutes ·Admission included

Once the sun goes down we start our search for the nocturnal creatures. This is the time when most animals are active in the Rainforest. The sensation of being surrounded by the sights and sounds and smells of the Rainforest by night is also an amazing experience that will stay with you. The places we go to are all specially chosen to make sure they are safe and easy to navigate by dim light as well. The range of animals includes mammals, reptiles, birds and insects. By the way, mosquitoes are low in numbers where we go. So unless you are a mosquito magnet you do not get eaten alive. The conclusion to the tour is our visit to the incredible Curtain Fig. An amazing natural wonder of the plant world. Reputed to be the largest strangler fig known in the world. We then make our way back down the Great Dividing Range to your accommodation in Cairns. But the sites and sound of the rainforest at night is an experience you will not forget.