Waterfall Wanderers – full day tour
Explore spectacular waterfalls and rainforests on the Waterfall Wanderers Day Tour from Cairns and Northern Beaches. Swim at Babinda Boulders, Josephine Falls, Millaa Millaa Waterfall and Lake Eacham, experiencing Atherton Tablelands' natural beauty and culture.
Key Highlights
- Swim at Babinda Boulders, a culturally significant site to the Yidinji Traditional Owners
- Slide down the rocks and swim at Josephine Falls
- Visit the famous Millaa Millaa Waterfall, featuring an 18m drop into a natural amphitheatre
- Refresh with a swim in Lake Eacham, a 65m deep former volcanic crater
What’s included
- Guided tour through Atherton Tablelands' rainforests
- Visits to Babinda Boulders, Josephine Falls, Millaa Millaa Waterfall, and Lake Eacham
Overview
Discover the best of Cairns waterfalls and rainforest scenery with the Waterfall Wanderers Day Tour from Cairns and Northern Beaches. This tour takes you on an exciting road trip through the breathtaking rainforests of the Atherton Tablelands, offering plenty of opportunities to swim, relax, and explore.
Begin with Babinda Boulders, where you'll enjoy stunning rainforest scenery and refreshing swimming in waters revered by the Yidinji Traditional Owners. Learn about the touching local love story connected to this beautiful place.
Next, experience the thrill of Josephine Falls, where you can slide down smooth rocks and plunge into a cool rainforest pool. Make sure to bring a camera for some memorable action shots. Continue to the world-renowned Millaa Millaa Waterfall, famous for its striking 18-metre drop into a natural amphitheatre; perfect for swimming and striking a pose.
The journey concludes at Lake Eacham, a tranquil former volcanic crater filled with crystal-clear rainwater, inviting you for a revitalising swim. This day tour is your gateway to exploring some of the most iconic natural wonders of Cairns and the Atherton Tablelands.
Commonly asked questions.
The full-day tour includes air-conditioned coach transfers, lunch, interactive commentary from rainforest guides and a cultural experience with Traditional Owners at the Cathedral Fig Tree.
The tour visits several of the region's best-known natural attractions, including Josephine Falls, Millaa Millaa Falls, Babinda Boulders and Lake Eacham. Swimming opportunities are available at selected locations, depending on conditions.
Yes. Swimming is an important part of the experience, with opportunities at places such as Babinda Boulders, Millaa Millaa Falls and Lake Eacham. Swimming conditions can vary depending on weather and water levels.
Yes, when conditions allow. Josephine Falls has a natural rockslide where visitors can slide into the rainforest pool. Your guide can explain how to safely enjoy the rockslide.
No. You can enjoy the rainforest scenery, waterfalls, lookouts and other attractions without swimming. If you do want to get in the water, remember to bring your swimwear and towel.
The tour has a low fitness requirement, although you should be comfortable getting on and off the coach and walking around natural rainforest and waterfall areas. Some activities, such as swimming or using the rockslide, are optional.
The Cathedral Fig Tree is an enormous fig tree with an impressive network of roots and branches extending high into the rainforest canopy. The tree is estimated to be around 500 years old and is both environmentally and culturally significant.
Yes. Cairns transfers are available as part of the tour, with guests travelling in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach.
Not at all. Along with waterfalls and swimming holes, the tour explores the Wet Tropics rainforest and Atherton Tablelands, visits a volcanic crater lake, includes a Traditional Owner cultural experience and provides plenty of scenic views along the way.