Nocturnal Rainforest & Wildlife Tour from Cairns

Search for platypus, kangaroos, possums, bandicoots, snakes, frogs, and more!

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A group of people walks through a lush forest, with a guide pointing upwards at a towering, vine-covered tree.

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A group of people with a flashlight stands on a path beneath a large tree with hanging roots and branches, surrounded by dense foliage.

A group of people standing near a grassy lakeside with trees in the background under a clear blue sky.

People observing a massive tree with long hanging roots and green foliage from a wooden boardwalk in a forest at night.

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Duration9 hrs

LocationCairns

The experience

Search for platypus, kangaroos, possums, bandicoots, snakes, frogs, and more!

This nocturnal wildlife experience in Far North Queensland gets you up close to Australia's unique native wildlife, day and night! During your tour you'll visit the scenic Atherton Tablelands, an area rich in biodiversity that features a range of habitats including lush tropical rainforest and volcanic crater lakes.

Start your experience with afternoon tea at the world renowned Lake Barrine, then set out (before the sun goes down) and go looking for the musky rat-kangaroo, Boyd's forest dragon, a selection of rainforest birds, butterflies and flying foxes. At dusk, you'll venture to the viewing area by the river to search for the platypus, one of the most unique mammals on earth.

What’s included

Nocturnal Rainforest and Wildlife tour
Hotel pick-up & drop-off in Cairns and the Northern Beaches
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Afternoon tea at Lake Barrine
Dinner at a country restaurant (non-alcoholic drinks included)
Wet weather gear if required

Not included

Alcoholic beverages at dinner (can be purchased from the bar)
Hotel pick-up & drop-off in Port Douglas (can be arranged for an additional charge)

Where to go

Day Trips from Cairns

The exact meeting point appears with the ticket.

View meeting point mapLocal timezone: Australia/Brisbane

Before you book

Important visitor information

Must know

Please note: This tour departs from Cairns and the Northern Beaches

An average level of fitness is required to participate in this tour: expect uneven and sometimes wet paths with gentle inclines

Before purchase

Minimum participation age is 4 years old

Please inform the tour operator about any special dietary requirements prior to departure

Good to know

Footwear: Wear supportive, comfortable shoes (no open-toed sandals)

Clothing: Casual attire like shorts and T-shirts is fine. Note that evening temperatures range from 15°C (June to August) to 15-25°C (rest of the year)

Hydration: Bring a water bottle for personal hydration during the journey