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Atherton Tablelands and Australian Outback Full Day Tour
Tropical weather is gently tempered as you climb onto the elevated plateau of the Atherton Tablelands. Weathered volcanic peaks and cones; crater lakes surrounded by rainforest, vines and fan palms; tropical Aussie rural towns; brightly coloured birds and butterflies in rainforest wilderness lead to outback cattle stations on the Savannah Plains.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Head south passing sugar cane fields and tall mountain peaks
- Climb the Gillies Range and experience stunning views over valleys and distant mountain ranges
- Enjoy a delightful morning tea of scones, jam and cream with tea or coffee
- Take a cruise on Lake Barrine, a volcanic crater lake surrounded by vibrant old growth rainforest - look for native birds, pythons, eels, turtles and water dragons
- There's time for a rainforest walk by the lake to the twin 1,000 year old Kauri Pines
- Yungaburra - an old world tableland town
- Wonder at nature's creation of the 500 year old Curtain Fig Tree
- The wet tropics town of Malanda
- Spectacular Millaa Millaa Falls competing with the noise of the rainforest
- Panoramic views of the Atherton Tableland from Millaa Millaa Lookout
- Windy Hill turbine windmill farm
- Visit Woodleigh Cattle Station as guest of Kate and Peter Wardell
- Take a guided tour of the cattle station and learn its history and the way of the land
- Enjoy a BBQ lunch in the cool surrounds of a massive bougainvillaea
- Panoramic views from Halloran's Hill Lookout - the highest point in Atherton
- Opportunity to sample local produce on a plantation visit
- Witness spectacular views of Cairns while descending the mountains from Kuranda.
Included In Price
Lake Barrine cruise, devonshire tea, cattle station lunch, tour of cattle station and plantation visit.
Location
Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, Australia
Price Valid For
Per person (Prices valid until 31/3/2011)
For bookings after this date please choose the appropriate booking rate i.e. Atherton and Outback between 1/4/2011 to 31/3/2012.
Booking Notes
Children aged 4-14 are eligible to receive a 50% discount off Adult fares unless otherwise stated (15 and over is an adult. Under 4 is free).
Departure Time
7.30am
Session Length
10 hours
Weather Exceptions
Contact operator in case of bad weather.
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How To Book
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