From Cairns: Rainforest & Nocturnal Wildlife Tour

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From Cairns: Rainforest & Nocturnal Wildlife Tour

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Explore the rainforest when it really comes alive - at night. See nocturnal animals like platypus, musky rat kangaroos, Boyd's forest dragons, rainforest birds, and butterflies as you walk.

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Highlights

Discover a World Heritage rainforest by day and night on this small-group tour
Spot a wild platypus
Enjoy your afternoon by the stunning Lake Barrine
Venture into the rainforest dark to spot nocturnal animals that call it home
Have a delicious dinner at a restaurant in Yungburra

Description

Departing from your Cairns or Northern Beaches accommodation, head south to view the agile wallabies that live within the city limits. Make a second stop at the Cathedral Fig Tree, an 8,000-year-old Strangler fig with a giant root system. Enjoy an afternoon tea at the world-renowned Lake Barrine before walking through the rainforest. Keep your eyes out for musky rat-kangaroo, Boyd's forest dragon, rainforest birds, butterflies and flying foxes. After a quick stop at Lake Eacham, visit a platypus viewing area in Yungaburra for a 90% chance of seeing the unique mammal. Enjoy a delicious dinner at a restaurant in the township of Yungburra. Then, your nighttime spotlighting adventure begins! Walk under the night stars and into the rainforest. Look out for Lumholtz's tree-kangaroo, northern leaf-tailed gecko, ringtail possums, gliders, frogs, owls and more. Return to Cairns at around 10:00 PM and Northern Beaches at around 10:30 PM.

Includes

Expert guide Hotel pick-up and drop off Afternoon tea Dinner Tea, coffee or hot chocolate with dinner Wet weather gear, if required Binoculars

Important Information

The maximum number of participants for this tour is 11 people
Please wear cool and comfortable clothing
Walking shoes are a must
The tour supplier will provide wet weather gear if required
Bring a water bottle, a small backpack for your things and don't forget your camera