About The Original Day Tour To Paronella Park, Lake Barrine And Millaa Millaa Falls

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Lake Barrine, Yungaburra, Queensland Australia

Enjoy a relaxing quiet stop in the cool of the morning at beautiful Lake Barrine filled with pristine rain water and surrounded by World Heritage listed rainforest teeming with abundant wildlife. (This is a large Maar Volcano crater â€“ a low subcircular volcanic crater lake derived from the latin â€œmareâ€ for sea.)

This is the first stop of the day and includes a delicious morning tea (Option A only). Lake Barrine are famous for their award winning â€˜Devonshire Morning Teaâ€™ of freshly baked scones and jam/cream and locally brewed tea or coffee.

Participate in the first wildlife cruise of the day and view the undisturbed wildlife in its natural habitat. This cruise is highly recommended as itâ€™s the best place to view the abundant wildlife. On most days the banks of the lake will reveal a variety of birds including pelicans and ducks and other animals such as tortoises, eels, water monitors and various species of snakes including pythons, carpet snakes & red bellied black snakes sunning themselves on the shoreline. (The Cruise is only included in our Option A tour)

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Atherton Tablelands, Cairns, Queensland Australia

Departure from Cairns, we head south travelling past Walshâ€™s Pyramid, one of the largest naturally formed pyramids in the world. Here your guide will stop so you can grab a photo of this unique North Queensland landmark.

Now itâ€™s time to travel up the World Heritage listed Gillies Highway climbing 730 metres above sea level whilst enjoying the breathtaking views over the Goldsbourgh Valley.

Just before the top of the amazing Gillies Range is a short photo opportunity at the Heales Lookout before heading into the gorgeous Atherton Tablelands.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Millaa Millaa Falls, Millaa Millaa, Queensland Australia

Visit The World famous Millaa Millaa Falls, one of the most renowned and photographed waterfalls in Australia surrounded by Mabi rainforest. This waterfall has been used as a feature in both television advertisements and movies.

The waterfall flows over solid volcanic basalt rock formed over many thousands of years ago giving the perfect drop for Millaa Millaa creek to fall for approx 20 metres into a pool surrounded by rainforest.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Curtain Fig National Park, Yungaburra, Queensland Australia

After leaving Lake Barrine, we take a short journey through quaint country towns and farming areas to visit an unusual quirk of nature â€“ the 600 year old Curtain Fig Tree nestled in World Heritage Mabi rainforest. This is the worlds most visited tree and easily accessible via elevated boardwalks.

The surrounding rainforest is home to the shy Lumholtz Tree Kangaroo â€“ only found in Queensland. We spot them seasonally high up in the trees.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Innisfail, Innisfail, Queensland

Enjoy a short drive through this interesting country town, with many buildings of the Art Deco Era

Stop At: Roscoes Piazza, 3 Ernest St, Innisfail QLD 4860, Australia

Enjoy a delicious Lunch at Roscoeâ€™s all you can eat Hot buffet for Option A & B pax.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Paronella Park, 1671 Japoonvale Rd, Mena Creek, Queensland 4871 Australia

In the cool of the afternoon we visit amazing Paronella Parkâ€™s Spanish style castles in the rainforest. This includes a 45 minute tour expertly conducted by Paronella Parkâ€™s own knowledgeable English, Chinese & Japanese speaking guides.

Paronella Park is a multi award winning tourist attraction with National Trust listed Heritage gardens and castle ruins, also boasting North Queenslandâ€™s first hydro-electric power plant all built by Jose Paronella at Mena Creek Falls. Originally created in the 1930â€™s by Jose Paronella, a man with a dream.

Duration: 2 hours

OPERATES

Every Day except Christmas Day

INCLUSIONS

National Park fees
Live commentary on board
Professional guide
As per option chosen in itinerary
Entry/Admission - Lake Barrine
Entry/Admission - Atherton Tablelands
Entry/Admission - Millaa Millaa Falls
Entry/Admission - Curtain Fig National Park
Entry/Admission - Roscoes Piazza
Entry/Admission - Paronella Park

EXCLUSIONS

Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Cairns Northern Beaches - AUD$28 per person
Tour does not operate from Port Douglas

ADDITIONAL INFO

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Chinese & Japanese language guides are ONLY available on the Paronella Park guided tour. All commentary throughout the day is in English ONLY.
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides

DEPARTURE & RETURN

Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up from all hotels in Cairns, Palm Cove, Trinity Beach & Clifton Beach.
Please note for Palm Cove, Trinity Beach & Clifton Beach - Return Transfers from Northern Beaches is an additional $28 per person and is payable on the day of travel. Alternatively you can make your own way to either Skyrail Terminal in Smithfield or Cairns Central Railway and return transfers are free of charge.

Tour does not operate from Port Douglas.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Write a Review

User Reviews

Excellent

Good

Satisfactory

Below Average

Poor

Overall Ratings

4.8 based on 10 reviews

Reviews

Mon K 5
15 Dec 2021
The day was packed but it was well planned and we got to see a lot. Our guide Darryl was interesting, funny and full of local knowledge and made the day great. We had plenty of time to see everything and we never felt rushed. the falls were beautiful, the Lake was stunning and morning tea delicious, the fig tree was majestic (and an extra special narration from Darryl), lunch was outstanding and Paronella Park was an unexpected treat. Would highly recommend this tour.
- Like
- Dis-Like
- Report
- Comments
- Share Now
Sarah_International 4
01 Dec 2021
Steve was an excellent driver, we felt very safe. He was an informative guide of great depth and breath and it was very informative. The small group (of 4) was beneficial for what we wanted to do and the time spent. He provided options for us to choose from, and was flexible to changes. The itinerary was great, however unfortunately we did not end up doing the boat trip on Lake Barrine which was disappointing. We would have liked to do that and the Mamu skywalk. Overall a great trip and Steve was very knowledgeable and accommodating! Would thoroughly recommend this tour! Louise & Sarah
- Like
- Dis-Like
- Report
- Comments
- Share Now
Bridgette P 5
28 Nov 2021
A fantastic day trip made even more special with tour driver Steve providing detailed information on all the locations we visited. He went out if his way so we could see Platypus swimming in their natural habitat. The whole day flowed wonderfully with many highlights along the way. Throughly recommend this company and definitely value for money as an additional bonus.
- Like
- Dis-Like
- Report
- Comments
- Share Now
Julie6042 5
20 Nov 2021
I really loved this tour!! It covered all the places I had wanted to see, and it was perfect. Simon, our guide, was 10/10. From the moment we stepped on the coach, it was warm, friendly, inclusive, and full of history. Nothing was lacking. I felt like I was on a coach full of friends. The morning tea was amazing, and the lunch menu was the best. Pizza done the Italian way. The places we saw, and the history we learned, cannot be seen by driving around in a car. I have been travelling solo for many years, and this was my favourite tour so far. The destinations? Absolutely fabulous.. The journey? Equally fabulous. I didn’t want the day to end. Highly recommended. Thank you Simon
- Like
- Dis-Like
- Report
- Comments
- Share Now
Tryphena_D 5
19 Nov 2021
A fantastic day tour. Our Guide Steve was very friendly and informative. The scenery and places we visited were spectacular. Definitely a trip worth taking.
- Like
- Dis-Like
- Report
- Comments
- Share Now
536draganap 5
19 Nov 2021
This was a small and intimate but beautiful and eye opening tour. Simon is an exceptional guide, knowledgeable, witty, courteous and attentive. He took us to gorgeous parts of rainforest, as well as stopping at lovely lake Barrine and Milla Milla Falls. Do try scones at Lake Barrine Teahouse, they are lovely! Beautiful and serene spot, with well tended garden. We didn't feel like swimming in Milla Milla Falls, weather was rainy and apparently water is 12 degrees, but still a great photo opportunity. At Paronella Park a guide showed us around, telling amusing stories about the Park. In the rain it looked the part, atmospheric and haunted. We covered 360 km in a day but it was enjoyable and we were kept interested and involved all the time.
- Like
- Dis-Like
- Report
- Comments
- Share Now
Meredith C 5
20 Oct 2021
Paronella Park was so interesting and we worth the trip, Milllaa Millaa falls was beautiful and so refreshing, very few tourists so you get to enjoy the quiet and tranquility of the area, the morning tea at Lake Barone is delicious and I loved Fred the little dog that patrols the restaurant. Steve our driver was so friendly and knowledgeable, highly recommend this tour.
- Like
- Dis-Like
- Report
- Comments
- Share Now
Toni_R 5
16 Oct 2021
Take the time to visit this fancy sting place. You won’t regret it. The history. The guided tours and stories will make it truly memorable
- Like
- Dis-Like
- Report
- Comments
- Share Now
Marianne_G 4
02 Oct 2021
nice day beautiful scenery and water falls great morning tea at Lake Barrine shame boat tour not going anymore. Lunch was very nice huge servings at local hotel near Paronella Park. Paronella Park was fantastic but more than an hour needed to see it properly especially for older travelers who don't move so fast anymore. Only 4 on our tour which made it very nice driver was very good with lots of local knowledge.
- Like
- Dis-Like
- Report
- Comments
- Share Now
Brettoe 5
25 Sep 2021
Exceptional tour with an amazing tour guide. Thank you so much Steve, your knowledge, experience and sense of humor gave us an amazing adventure. What a great day out Thank you to everyone from Northern Experience ECO Tours. We will be back and our friends will be looking for you.
- Like
- Dis-Like
- Report
- Comments
- Share Now

Facebook