Cairns: Waterfall, Wetlands and Skyrail

Name: Cairns: Waterfall, Wetlands and Skyrail
Address: Australia

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Uncover cultural and natural wonders on this Cairns adventure! Explore Cattana Wetlands & Barron Falls, enjoy lunch at Skybury coffee plantation and a Skyrail journey through the rainforest to finish!

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Highlights

Exclusive cultural experience at Barron Falls with local aboriginal guide
Indulge in a gourmet experience at Skybury, Australia’s oldest coffee plantation
Benefit from the expertise of a local driver guide throughout the day
Enjoy breathtaking views from the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Description

First stop is the Cattana Wetlands, for a guided walk through the heart of a preserved feather palm forest and past picturesque Jabiru Lake. Immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere of this unique landscape, as you gain valuable insights into the distinctive plant and animal life that inhabit this remarkable wetland ecosystem. Next on the itinerary is an exclusive Make Travel Matter® experience. Visit the beautiful Barron Falls, locally known as Din Din. Changing with the seasons, this magnificent waterfall holds profound significance to the Djabugay Aboriginal People. This experience goes beyond the surface, as we receive a warm welcome from a Djabugay cultural guide who will enlighten us about the spiritual and historical importance of the falls in their rich heritage. Skybury - Australia's oldest coffee plantation and largest papaya grower - is our destination for lunch. After a tasty meal, enjoy stunning views from the deck overlooking the Atherton Tablelands, as you sample the wonderful locally grown coffee! Travelling on through the Tablelands rich farming area we arriver at Emerald Creek Ice Creamery where you can delight your tastebuds with a cup of 4 different ice cream flavours, proudly produced on site. In the afternoon you’ll board the famous Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and journey over and through the World Heritage Listed rainforest. You will have a bird's eye view of the rainforest canopy from the gondola and breathtaking views over the lush rainforest of the Barron Gorge National Park. Take the opportunity to visit The Edge lookout - one of two enroute stops - for spectacular views of the Barron Falls. At Skyrail’s Smithfield terminal meet your coach for return journey to Cairns.

Includes

Experienced Local Driver Guide and Luxury Coach Cattana Wetlands Driver Guided Walk Morning Refreshments Exclusive Make Travel Matter® experience at Din Din, Barron Falls with a Djabugay Cultural Guide Delicious Tropical Lunch, Coffee and Coffee Liqueur Tasting presentation at Skybury - Australia’s oldest Coffee Plantation Ice Cream Locally Produced at Emerald Creek Ice Creamery Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Kuranda to Smithfield