Australia · Wildlife

8-Hour Wildlife Tour from Cairns with Tree Kangaroos and Platypus

8 Hours Round trip from Cairns QLD Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Meet platypus and tree kangaroos along with several other animals
02 Explore Lake Barrine National Park, part of Crater Lakes National Park
03 Visit the famous Curtain Fig National Park
04 See the Cathedral Fig Tree, which is more than 500 years old

Sign up for this wildlife excursion to see some of Australia's rarest wildlife in its natural environment as you explore Lake Barrine National Park and Curtain Fig National Park. Spot rare tree kangaroos, platypus, and a variety of other Australian wildlife creatures. Also, stroll to the Cathedral Fig Tree for an excellent birdwatching experience.

Arrive at Lake Barrine National Park and search for tree kangaroos.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Rainforest Wildlife and Night Walk Excursion

Meet and greet your tour representative, who will pick you up from the hotel at 1:30 pm to start the tour.
Drive to the rainforest and take a halt midway to observe wildlife.
Reach the Cathedral Fig Tree at 3:00 pm.
Have your afternoon tea and head to Lake Barrine National Park.
Arrive at Lake Barrine National Park and search for tree kangaroos. Look for platypus at Peterson Creek.
Enjoy a sumptuous dinner at 6:30 pm.
By 7:00 pm, go for a night walk at Curtain Fig National Park.
Return to the hotel, and the tour ends.