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Barefoot Atherton Tablelands, Waterfalls & Rainforest Eco Tour

FROM: $164
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SingleDay

Departure Times

Departs: 7:30am
Returns: 6:00pm Approx.

Meeting point: Bus Bay #7, Cairns Marlin Marina, 1 Spence St, Cairns City.

Pricing Options

$164 AUD / Person - General (Ages 8+ years) (Between: 01 Apr 2023 and 31 Mar 2025)

Join Barefoot Tours for a unique and immersive experience out in nature on the Atherton Tablelands, Waterfalls and Rainforest Eco Day Tour!

  • Discover the beauty of the Atherton Tablelands in one day
  • Immerse yourself in iconic waterfalls, including the famed Millaa Millaa Falls
  • Take a refreshing swim in volcanic crater lakes, surrounded by nature's majesty
  • Encounter unique wildlife in their natural rainforest habitat
  • Enjoy comprehensive inclusions like transport, local guides and delicious meals

Barefoot Tours takes you on an intimate rainforest and waterfalls eco day trip full of adventure, laughs, good company and lush sights of the Atherton Tablelands. With landscapes including waterfalls, volcanic crater lakes and a natural waterslide, you'll have a memorable time. Barefoot's eco-friendly approach not only respects the environment but ensures a small, personal group setting for a more authentic experience. Your cheeky tour guides will make sure you have a fun day of new experiences and share all there is to know about this beautiful part of Australia.

Highlights

  • Enjoy serene swims in the crystal-clear waters of Lake Eacham.
  • Visit a famous world heritage rainforest
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch plus morning and afternoon tea (all-inclusive)
  • See Lake Eacham, Millaa Millaa Falls, Josephine Falls and more!
  • Flexible itinerary, depending on the weather, what the group feels like doing, how long you want to be at each location...
  • Carbon neutral tour
  • Fun and friendly local tour guides
  • Eco certified

Sample Itinerary

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Join your friendly local Barefoot tour guide onboard a comfortable, air-conditioned bus, where you'll set off for a fun-filled journey through the beautiful green expanses of Atherton Tablelands for a day.


Waterfalls and Crater Lakes

Throughout the day you'll visit multiple stunning rainforest locations on the Atherton Tablelands. Take a refreshing dip at Lake Eacham volcanic crater lake, stan...

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Join your friendly local Barefoot tour guide onboard a comfortable, air-conditioned bus, where you'll set off for a fun-filled journey through the beautiful green expanses of Atherton Tablelands for a day.


Waterfalls and Crater Lakes

Throughout the day you'll visit multiple stunning rainforest locations on the Atherton Tablelands. Take a refreshing dip at Lake Eacham volcanic crater lake, stand under the cascades of Millaa Millaa Falls and try out the natural rock waterslide at Josephine Falls! It's the perfect opportunity to cool off and have some fun. Bring your sense of adventure!

Woman standing in front of Millaa Millaa Waterfall


Lush Rainforests and Lookouts

If you're not up for a swim, there's still plenty for you to explore. The natural rainforest surroundings of the Tablelands and National Parks are lovely to wander through and admire the beauty. Keep an eye out for cassowaries and other wildlife like Ulysses blue butterflies or the elusive tree kangaroo!

Millaa Millaa waterfall aerial view


Morning Tea, Picnic Lunch and Afternoon Tea

Relax and enjoy a delicious morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea amongst the beautiful tropics. Take in the gorgeous natural landscape, while your Barefoot guide takes care of the rest. It's a great eco tour full of laughs, good company and a fun group of people.

Picnic lunch at Lake Eacham


More Information

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What To Bring

  • Swimwear 
  • Towel
  • Change of clothes 
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Comfortable walking shoes 
  • Camera
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Warm pullover in winter
  • A sense of adventure

What's Included

  • Morning and afternoon tea with locally grown tea & coffee
  • Visit the picturesque beauty of Milla Milla and Josephine Falls
  • Swim in Lake Eacham volcanic crater lake
  • Stop at the ancient Cathedral or Curtain Fig Tree
  • A delicious p...

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What To Bring

  • Swimwear 
  • Towel
  • Change of clothes 
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Comfortable walking shoes 
  • Camera
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Warm pullover in winter
  • A sense of adventure

What's Included

  • Morning and afternoon tea with locally grown tea & coffee
  • Visit the picturesque beauty of Milla Milla and Josephine Falls
  • Swim in Lake Eacham volcanic crater lake
  • Stop at the ancient Cathedral or Curtain Fig Tree
  • A delicious picnic lunch featuring fresh, local ingredients
  • The chance to spot unique rainforest wildlife, such as cassowaries and tree kangaroos
  • Discoveries at unique optional stops (time permitting) 

What's Extra

  • Additional $10pp to be picked up within Cairns CBD (must be organised at least 72 hours prior to departure)
  • Drinks, extra snacks, souvenirs, personal purchases
  • Photo and video packages

Terms and Conditions

Important Information: 

  • Minimum age is 8 years old.
  • Tours require a minimum number of participants to depart. Should Barefoot Tours need to cancel or reschedule due to weather or not meeting the minimum, you'll be informed by 6pm the day before.

All information provided at any time by Cairns Tours and our affiliates is subject to these Terms & Conditions. This includes but is not limited to tour information, pricing, blog posts, travel advice, itinerary information and availability.


Your Responsibilities:

Please advise us before booking if any passengers are under 18 years old to ensure this is the appropriate trip. 

You must reconfirm all booked tours prior to travel as specified on your voucher. If applicable, notes such as dietary requirements, pick-up locations and additional fees should also be confirmed at this time. Reconfirmations cannot be actioned through Cairns Tours/Mr Travel and must be done so directly through the Service Operator as specified on each ticket.

It is your responsibility to notify us of ticket discrepancies. Please read through the details on your voucher thoroughly to ensure all details such as passenger names, ages and dates of travel on vouchers are correct.

It is the responsibility of all passengers travelling to advise both your travel agent at the time of booking and check-in agent before boarding of any medical conditions including food allergies you may suffer from.

You need to allow adequate time to check-in prior to the specified departure time. Please refer to the specific tour page for full check-in instructions.


Prices/Extra Costs:

All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices and extra costs. Extra costs may include EMC fees, Stingersuit/Wetsuit Hire, Luggage Storage, Insurance, Linen Hire, National Park Fees, Fuel Levies, Dietary Fees, etc. Bonds may also apply.

We will also endeavour to communicate these extra costs with you at the time of booking, and on your ticket. However, it is your responsibility to confirm which (if any) additional costs apply with each Service Operator upon reconfirming your trip.


Travel Risk/Insurance:

It should be noted that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard clients, we cannot be responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of our clients which are beyond our control. We highly recommend that all clients have travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss or damage to personal belongings and not being able to travel on the confirmed date of departure. You should also ensure your travel insurance will cover special circumstances including weather events preventing guests from travelling to their tour departure destination and cancelled flights due to unforeseen circumstances. 


Transport:

It should be noted that any transport you have booked (buses, flights and ferries) through Cairns Tours is non-refundable and non-transferable. It might be possible to change flights however do note this must be done directly with the flight operator and we are unable to offer any support with this. This may incur change fees or cancellation fees, it depends on the T+Cs of the flight operators themselves. As we acted as a booking agent for you, it is possible to liaise with the airline directly should there be any unexpected events and the airline is forced to cancel your flights. If there are any changes to your flight times or days, we will get notified and send this email directly to you in a reasonable time.


Merchant Fees:

Please be aware operators pass on credit card merchant fees so there is a non-refundable 1% surcharge for VISA and MASTERCARD card purchases.


Other: 

Terms and Conditions (including the Cancellation Policy) are subject to change. The most recent versions can be found online on the relevant product pages. 

All ticket/voucher reissues attract a $20 administration fee.


Transfers:

The Service Operator reserves the right to limit courtesy transfers to select local accommodations. Private residences or Airbnb properties may be asked to meet at the closest confirmed location. Failure to meet at the specified pick-up location may be treated as “No Show”, for which the Client Cancellation Policy applies. Not all tours offer transfers, please refer to the individual product to see if this is applicable to your tour.


Open Date Vouchers / Gift Certificate:

Shipping Costs are in addition to the ticket price and will be added at check-out. Shipping costs are non-refundable and do not makeup part of the ticket value. 

E-Vouchers incur no shipping fees.

You have 5 years to use the value of the voucher. Seasonal Price Rises will apply if travelling out the current seasons pricing. Vouchers can be exchanged for free up to the full value of the voucher excluding credit card fees and charges.

Cancellations

All cancellations forfeit 25% of the recommended retail price (RRP) - not the discounted/sale price. No shows or client cancellations made within 72 hours of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price. 

Cairns Tours is required to notify the operator of any cancellations within the specified cancellation period. It is your responsibility to make sure you submit your cancellation request with adequate time, and during standard business hours (9am-5pm), to allow us to contact the tour provider.

Transfers between tours can be made at the suppliers' discretion, however, it should be noted that supplier fees may apply. Tour transfers also incur a $20 administration fee. 

It is compulsory that all cancellation requests are in writing and sent via email to: admin@mr-travel.com. Cancellations attempted via online chat or phone will not be actioned.


Supplier Cancellations:

The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices, alter itineraries, apply a fuel surcharge, cancel departures, arrange alternative transport and vary itineraries and services if necessary.

All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Service Operator. If the Service Operator has to cancel the trip or activity (prior to departure) and we cannot offer a suitable alternative, then a refund will be given minus a 20% administration fee and any associated card fees. We strongly recommend that you have travel insurance, especially during the wet season.

All add-on activities (including but not limited to scuba diving, stand-up paddleboarding, helmet diving, guided snorkel tours, banana boat rides and waterslides) are subject to availability and price changing, and may not be available during your tour without notice. Guests are not eligible for refunds on the grounds of non-operating extra activities.

In the unlikely event of your trip being cancelled or stood down, all guest communication is required to go through our Online Store via telephone or email. While there is a Travel Shop retail outlet located in Cairns, please be aware that they operate as a separate entity and are unable to access reservations made by the Cairns Tours/Mr Travel online department.


Refunds:

All refunds are in Australian Dollars and must be made to the card of payment. Cairns Tours/Mr Travel is not liable for exchange rate fluctuations or fees, or any other merchant/bank fees associated with domestic and/or international transactions.

Where a full refund is applicable, there is the option to transfer the whole cost of the tour to another tour or “Credit” to avoid the administration fee. A transfer fee of $20 will apply.

You will be emailed confirmation once the refund has been processed. Once the refund has been processed, it may still take time for the banks to clear the amount. Please allow 7-10 business days for the funds to clear into Australian accounts and up to 21 business days for international accounts.


Accountability/Misconduct:

All Service Operators have the right to provide client feedback and to cancel bookings based off of feedback from other Service Operators. 

Please enjoy your travel experience in a kind and responsible manner.

Cairns Tours/Mr Travel will treat this as any normal client cancellation and therefore the cancellation fees stated in the Client Cancellation Policy will apply.


Information & Advice:

All information, advice or pricing provided by Cairns Tours and our affiliates, or through any of our team, is subject to change. Cairns Tours articles and products are provided online for general information purposes only and are intended as guides. Any advice interpreted from information on the website (including but not limited to financial, immigration, employment and tax information) is not specialist advice and does not constitute legal, tax or other professional instruction. Cairns Tours does not guarantee that any information provided is up-to-date or accurate. Please obtain professional advice before actioning any advice, including but not limited to tax, immigration, employment, travel restrictions and finances.


Thank you for booking with our East-Coast travel experts here at Cairns Tours/ Mr Travel. If you would like any further advice, assistance in arranging accommodation, transfers or additional tours please get in touch.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if it rains? Will the tour be cancelled?

Unless there has been a severe change in road conditions or a natural disaster event, tours will still operate rain or shine. Welcome to the rainforest! Bring along a rain jacket and your sense of adventure! Rain is part of the Cairns experience (especially during wet season) and your tour guide will do their best to make it an enjoyable day. 

What is the age limit for this tour?

Adventurers aged 8 years and older are welcome to join all Barefoot Tours. Anyone under the age of 16 years must be accompanied by an adult. There is no maximum age limit, but it is recommended to be reasonably fit and okay on your feet for this adventure. 

Can I travel on this tour if I am pregnant?

If you are 37 weeks or more pregnant, this tour is not recommended. 

Do I need to be fit and know how to swim to join this tour?

Barefoot Tours cater to everyone’s pace, size, and  swimming ability. If you aren't a confident swimmer, please let us know at the time of booking so your guide can acommodate on the day of travel. 

Do you cater to special dietary or medical requirements?

Please inform us of any diet requirements, allergies, surgeries, impairments, or disabilities at the time of enquiry to confirm if your needs can be catered to. 

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