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Lake Tinaroo Cruises
Lake Tinaroo Cruises provide very affordable skippered charters from $20 per person. Our BBQ Boat is a 7.3 metre weatherproof floating pontoon fully equipped with BBQ & Toilet and is ideal for small groups, parties, functions, bird/wildlife watching, romantic sunset dinner cruises.
All cruises can be customised to your needs.
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Mamu Rainforest Canopy Walkway
The Mamu walkway allows visitors to explore the rainforest from the forest floor to the canopy, in comfort and safety. The walkway passes through one of the largest remaining continuous stands of complex vine forest on basalt soils in the Wet Tropics. Enjoy close-up views of rainforest plants, insects and birds, and take in sweeping vistas of World Heritage rainforest landscapes. Information signs tell of the rainforest’s complex web of life and the rich culture and history of the area.
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Mareeba Wetlands
Tours & Activities For Day Visitors: Looking over Clancy’s Lagoon is the Visitor Centre. Tours commence from here. There is a cafe' for drinks and snacks. Entry, use of Visitor Centre facilities - adult $10.00, child $5.00 and family $25.00
Self-guided Walking Trails: Walks, from 2km to 15km. Maps are available at the Centre. The walks are well marked, and offer some spectacular views. Price is included in reservation entry fee.
Guided Boat Cruise: For a truly peaceful experience, cruise on Clancy’s Lagoon in the electrically operated Buralga. Sit back and watch the lilies float by, get close to the resident Jacanas and Pygmy-geese, and, for the lucky ones, a close up of the Freshwater Crocodiles! The cruise takes 30-40 mins in the company of one of the Wetlands guides, and can be tailored to all ages and interests. Boat tours depart from the Visitor Centre during the day or can be pre-booked.
Conservation Levy + Guided Boat Tour
40 minute boat tour with Wet
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Murdering Point Winery
Murdering Point Winery is open 7 days, 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, only 1.5 hours drive south of Cairns. Visitors are invited to enjoy free tastings and to learn the history of the region in the unpretentious surroundings of the cellar door and tropical landscaped gardens.
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NQ Heli-WorX - Helicopter Tours
Tours include flights over the many scenic wonders such as waterfalls, crater lakes, river gorges, rocky escarpments, dams and mountains. Heli-Hunting and Heli-Fishing safaris fly to remote locations only accessible by helicopter for the ultimate lifetime adventure. Experienced white water kayaker’s can access rivers in the wet season. A Taste of the Tablelands Lunch Tour offers a spectacular scenic flight to a boutique establishment, for a tour or tastings, then dine on locally made products. Visit an historical mining town or caves to step back in time, learn some history, and enjoy a walk, a light light lunch and site tour.
Book a flight using these contact details:
Phone: (07) 409 77245 or 040 777 1009
Email: nqheli-worx@westnet.com.au
Website: www.nqheliworx.com.au
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Pegasus Water Sports
We are a wakeboard/ski tour company based in the tranquil Atherton Tablelands, running from the Tranquil Lake Tinaroo, ride with us behind our Super AIR NAUTIQUE 210 team edition. All equipment is surplied. Accommodation and transport from Cairns can be arranged.
Wakeboars,ski,or tube Come and spend a Action filled fun day with Pegasus Water Sports soon.
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Skybury - The Australian Coffee Centre
After much anticipation Skybury Coffee Estate has literally burst open the doors to its one-of-a-kind coffee attraction, The Australian Coffee Centre.
Located about an hours drive from Cairns and Port Douglas on the Skybury coffee plantation, perched on the apex of the Great Dividing Range, the centre provides a rare opportunity for guests to visit one of the most successful coffee plantations in the world as well as taste some of the finest Arabica coffee available. The majestic timber building, winner of five building awards to date and constructed by award-winning Eacham builder Jon Nott sits atop an impressive granite outcrop, features a 120 seat restaurant overlooking the plantation, a bakery with tourist viewing window, an impressive licensed bar, a coffee laboratory and a working coffee processing plant, in addition to a comprehensive gift shop and state-of-the-art 54-seat cinema featuring a specially commissioned presentation.
Inside, superb timbers and woodwor
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Tarzali Lakes Fishing & Leisure Park
Endless family fun in a magnificent wonderland.
Quicktime Fish
From Pebble Point near the kiosk, enjoy 30 minutes of angling or 5 fish. Catch 5 fish in 10 minutes and win a postcard and anglers award. If you are fishing for the first time, you can claim your certificate. $20 adults, $15 children.
Family FIshing
Excellent angling for all skill levels. All fishing gear, bait and tuition supplied. Ideal for father and son 'bonding'! Adults $30, children $20, family of 4 $80. Spectators are free so bring the family. (Fishing is catch and release)
Lakeside Cafe serves the freshest fish and redclaw, with chips and other seafood favourites, drinks and snacks. Enjoy beautiful views overlooking the Anglers Lake.
Aqua Golf - test your golf skills to win $50. Choose a club and take your bucket of balls down to Tee-Off Strand. Can you hit the bullseye and win the cash - $6 a game.
Fish Farm Tours - an intriguing journey through the entire fish breeding process from hatching to ma
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Tourism Kuranda
The picturesque mountain retreat of Kuranda Village is just 25km northwest of Cairns in Far North Queensland, Australia and is surrounded by World Heritage Rainforest. Visitors can travel to Kuranda on Kuranda’s Historic Scenic Railway or by car or bus, via the spectacular Kuranda Range Road or over the rainforest on Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.
Kuranda has come a long way from its initial origins as a centre for those choosing an alternative lifestyle in the late 60’s. Historic Buildings from the villages past now house a variety of upmarket restaurants, cafes and bars. It is still laid back, but with a style and sophistication that sets it apart from other Cairns Highlands Venues and Attractions.
Kuranda’s shops and markets with their exotically handcrafted goods, Aboriginal artifacts, restaurants and coffee shops make Kuranda a well known day destination, but to truly enjoy the ambience this village has to offer you really have to stay a few nights. Whether you are looking f
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Undara Experience
190,000 years ago Undara Volcano erupted leaving behind one of the longest lava tube systems in the world.
Today, highly qualified Savannah Guides from Undara Experience take multiple tours all year round into this spectacular eco-system, including the popular Wildlife at Sunset tour - wine, cheese and amazing views. There is on-site accommodation ranging from fully restored railway carriages, to permanent Swag Tents, camping and dormitory-style rooms. On-site, Fettlers Bistro serves up country style meals for lunch and dinner, with a must-have Bush Breakfast served each morning at Ringers Camp. To add to the venue, amazing events are held every year including Opera in the Outback, now in it's 9th year, and Outback Country Rock and Blues - amazing cultural activities under the stars in the great outdoors.
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Warbird Adventures
Experience the thrill of a flight in a real Warbird over the incredible beauty of the Tablelands. Get up close to the only collection of flying Warbirds in North Qld in our museum.
Airshows are held at different dates and times of the year so please check the web site for details.
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Alan's Wildlife Tours
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Atherton Birds of Prey
ATHERTON BIRDS OF PREY SHOW:
Get up-close to eagles, falcons, owls and more. Educational and entertaining, the show inspires young and old about our natural world.
Meet some other fascinating Australian animals after the show, such as Macca the Spotted-tailed Quoll or Bob the Estuarine Crocodile.
There is also the opportunity to hold Australia's largest bird of prey - the magnificent Wedge-tailed Eagle (additional cost, limited numbers).
SHOW TIMES: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday at 11am (closed February, March, November).
ONE-ON-ONE BIRD OF PREY ENCOUNTERS:
You can't get much closer to nature than this!
A truly hands-on and uniquely powerful experience with a mighty Wedge-tailed Eagle or super fast Peregrine Falcon.
Contact Mark on 0428 316 896 to book your unforgettable bird of prey encounter. Available year round.
MOBILE SHOWS and GROUP DISCOUNTS:
Call Mark on 0428 316 896 for more information on mobile shows for schools and
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Blazing Saddles
Horse Riding – With a stable of over 70 quiet and gentle horses, Blazing Saddles offers a safe and relaxing way to see the rainforest. With horses to suit all levels and ages (minimum age 4 years) this is a perfect family adventure. We use the highest standard of equipment including Safe rider safety stirrups with a quick release mechanism. Our horses have a friendly nature and will be matched to each riders experience and ability. We cater for beginners and experienced.
All Terrain Vehicles (ATV QUAD BIKES) - Our ATV's (all terrain vehicles) are easy to ride and provide the perfect transportation through the rainforest. Blazing Saddles has a large fleet of quad bikes, 250cc ATV's plus a selection of 90cc ATV's for the ladies and children (minimum age 12 years). No license or previous experience necessary. This tour is excitement plus and allows the participants to experience nature close up, at their own pace
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Chalet Rainforest Gallery
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Crystal Caves & Fascinating Facets
Fascinating Facets is a combination of a gallery, jewellery store and rock shop with a large range of only natural treasures including Sapphire, Ruby, Amethyst, Qld Blue Topaz, Tanzanite, Alexandrite and many more.
Crystal Caves is a series of man made caves done in a natural look limestone cave. You will be given a miners helmet and catalogue to identify the crystals and fossils. The caves cover 250 square metres and operate on two levels. The self guided tour takes approx 45 minutes.
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Daintree River Tours
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Food Trail Tours
A day of sightseeing, to the Cairns Highlands with Food Trail Tours is a day away from the crowds, exploring the local food, wine, farms and producers of the tropical north. With tropical fruit wines, macadamia and coffee plantations, as well as tropical fruits, cheeses, and a hint of chocolate, there is something for everyone.You experience interactive farm tours, meet locals and taste different local foods at every stop. Visiting, small family farms and being able talk with the owners and family members who work the business, provides a wonderful change of pace, and insights into local, Australian life.
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Gallo Dairyland
Welcome to the newest attraction on the Atherton Tablelands. Gallo Dairyland is a fully functional dairy farm that is now producing a range of gourmet dairy products and hand crafted chocolates. Open daily, visitors to Gallo Dairyland will get to see how the age old method of cheese making has evolved over the years to become a complex and innovative process. With European Cheese Makers developing new and unusual cheeses, alongside the old favourites, a visit to Gallo Dairyland is not only informative, it is fascinating and tasty! Then of course there is the chocolate, which really needs little introduction. Once again Gallo Dairyland chocolate is produced by experts whose passion for this universally loved food shines through in all that they do.
A short drive from Yungaburra, Atherton and Malanda, Gallo Dairyland is an attraction that will make any visit to the Atherton Tablelands complete. With a wholesome cafe, featuring a range of fresh farm baked produce, informative displays,
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Golden Drop Winery
Golden Drop Winery is a family owned and operated boutique winery, situated on the largest commercial mango plantation in Far North Queensland. The mango wines come in three delicious varieties - dry, medium and sweet and are available in 375ml and 750ml bottles. Dry is light and fresh with a subtle bouguet of fruit, medium is a semi sweet wine, softer on the palate with a stronger hint of fruit, and the sweet is very smooth and has a rich undertone of fruit.
The mangoes are grown, harvested and processed in the one place. Sample (for a fee) dry, medium or sweet wine, liqueur, purchase wines, liqueur, champagne, dried mango, frozen mango pulp etc
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