Waterfall Wanderers Splash & Slide Half Day Tour
Departure Times
Note: This tour is only available during school holidays and for private group bookings. Please contact our team to enquire!
Pricing Options
Savour a sleep-in and revel in a half-day waterfall wanderers guided tour with natural rock slides!
- Enjoy a late morning start and earlier return to Cairns
- Cool off in the crystal clear waters of Josephine Falls
- Tuck into a pre-packed picnic lunch by the waterside at Babinda Boulders
- Take a rainforest walk led by awesome expert local guides
Hit the snooze button with a late morning pick up from your Cairns City accommodation and come explore local watering holes on the Waterfall Wanderers Half Day Tour! Enjoy a scenic drive through the Tropical North Queensland countryside, pass lush mountains and cane fields on your way to Josephine Falls. Frolic in the crystal clear waters that beckon you to cool off. Unleash your inner child as you slide down the natural waterslides.
Refuel the tank with a delicious tropical picnic lunch made from all fresh local ingredients. Explore the rainforest with a local guide sharing enchanting stories from traditional owners. Finish the tour by simply taking it easy and relaxing waterside at Babinda Boulders, before making the trip back up to Cairns mid-afternoon. It’s the perfect half day trip for those who are short on time, but want to experience a taste of the tablelands!
Tour Highlights
- Late morning pick ups from Cairns City accommodation
- Earlier afternoon return back into Cairns
- Comfortable air-conditioned coach transfers
- Swim in the refreshing waters of Josephine Falls
- Play and frolic around natural lagoons and rock slides
- Expert local guide and driver
- Plenty of time to rest, relax and play
- Refuel with a tasty picnic lunch at Babinda Boulders
- Guided rainforest walk
Important Information
Infants & Children: Please note that infants travel free of charge on the condition they sit on the parents' lap (no meals included). Children from 2 - 11 years must have their own seat.
Lunch: Please note, lunch is pre-packed before you are picked up, therefore please advise at the time of booking if you have any special dietary requirements.
Sample Itinerary
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Late Start
Pick ups start around 9:30am from Cairns City accommodations.
Scenic Drive
Begin the journey out of town as you drive south towards Josephine Falls, passing tall mountains and expansive fields full of sugar cane.
Josephine Falls
Stop at Josephine Falls for a refreshing swim, Unearth your inner child on the world famous natural rock slide, slipping into the crystal clear waters.
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Late Start
Pick ups start around 9:30am from Cairns City accommodations.
Scenic Drive
Begin the journey out of town as you drive south towards Josephine Falls, passing tall mountains and expansive fields full of sugar cane.
Josephine Falls
Stop at Josephine Falls for a refreshing swim, Unearth your inner child on the world famous natural rock slide, slipping into the crystal clear waters.
Picnic Lunch
Tuck into a freshly prepared picnic lunch made from all local ingredients.
Babinda Boulders
Listen to legends and love stories of the Traditional Owners, the Yidinji Tribe. Swim, explore and enjoy lunch at this enchanting spot.
Mid-Afternoon
Head back to Cairns by 3:30pm and bask in the afterglow of a relaxing and adventurous day recharging the batteries in tropical paradise!
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What To Bring
- Water Bottle
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Camera
- Change of clothes
What's Included
- Return Cairns City accommodation transfers
- Tropical picnic lunch from fresh local supplier
- Guided rainforest walk with commentary
- Plenty of free time to swim at Josephine Falls and natural rock slides
- Explore a place of legendary stories at Babinda Boulders
Please note: Lunch is pre-packed before you are picked up, therefore please advis...
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What To Bring
- Water Bottle
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Camera
- Change of clothes
What's Included
- Return Cairns City accommodation transfers
- Tropical picnic lunch from fresh local supplier
- Guided rainforest walk with commentary
- Plenty of free time to swim at Josephine Falls and natural rock slides
- Explore a place of legendary stories at Babinda Boulders
Please note: Lunch is pre-packed before you are picked up, therefore please advise at the time of booking if you have any special dietary requirements.
What's Extra
- All-inclusive half-day tour
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cancellations
Client Cancellations:
No shows or client cancellations made within 48 hours of departure forfeit 50% of the total ticket price. No shows or client cancellations made within 24 hours of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price.
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.
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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.
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Refunds:
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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.
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