Cairns Jungle Safari & Rainforest Canopy Walk

Summary

"This area of unsurpassed beauty contains the 2 highest mountains in Queensland, numerous rivers, waterfalls, swimming holes. Regular daily departures in English, French, German, Japanese, Italian and Spanish."

Itinerary

Wooroonooran National Park is a World Heritage Area where ancient plants exist, unchanged for millions of years. This undisturbed region of Tropical North Queensland remains relatively undiscovered by Cairns tour companies because of its rugged rainforest and remote location. Hikers meet untamed wilderness face to face, and learn about the history and ecology of the rainforest under the safe supervision of the experienced naturalist guides. You will be lead on interesting walks through untouched wilderness free of human development.  Tours are suitable for all ages.

What to Expect

Wooroonooran National Park is located half an hour drive south of Cairns city. It offers stunning pristine rainforest with fantastic World Heritage attractions including Australia's most spectacular canopy walk. This area of unsurpassed beauty contains the 2 highest mountains in Queensland, numerous rivers, waterfalls, swimming holes and some of the World's lushest and most ancient rainforests. You can revitalise yourself in tranquil rainforest settings.

In addition to the educational first-hand rainforest experience, the tour also includes fun activities you may never have experienced before. You will have a fantastic time in the diverse locations described below. Brilliant photographic opportunities abound at each location, this tour will provide you with lifetime memories!

In addition to the educational first-hand rainforest experience, the tour also includes fun activities you may never have experienced before. You will have a fantastic time in the diverse locations described below.

Josephine Falls is a secluded freshwater swimming hole, located at the foot of Queensland's tallest mountain, Mt. Bartle Frere (1622m). A series of waterfalls flow into large pools surrounded by boulders. Rainforest trees hang over the water, keeping it cool and refreshing. You will take a short walk to a series of dramatic cascading waterfalls amidst the lush tropical rainforest. Take the plunge in the exciting natural rockslide (life vests are provided for children).

The tour visits the Johnstone River Crocodile Farm where you can "cuddle" a crocodile or a python for your souvenir photo. Join the amazing crocodile feeding show and take close-up photos of these ancient creatures. Hand feed kangaroos and emus, and meet the endangered cassowaries and dingos.

Enjoy the finest lunch on a tour in North Queensland, at Roscoe's, an Australian/Italian buffet with a great variety of exquisite dishes with an outstanding dessert buffet!

The tour will stop at Mamu Canopy Boardwalk and here you will experience one of Australia's grandest man-made structures in a natural environment. With its combination of a canopy walk high in the tree tops, an observation tower, viewing decks and cantilever, it brings you close to new unexplored spheres of the rainforest. Take in the exhilarating vistas of the Johnstone River gorge and amazing surrounding World Heritage landscapes.

Visit Babinda Boulders. Here you will walk along a rainforest path to the magnificent, breath taking granite gorge created in millions of years and listen to the ancient Aboriginal legend about the creation of the Boulders. Learn about the evolution of one of the World's oldest rainforests.

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