Gray Line Cairns » Outback and Atherton
Tropical weather is gently tempered as you climb onto the elevated plateau of the Atherton Tablelands. Weathered volcanic peaks and cones; crater lakes surrounded by rainforest, vines and fan palms; tropical Aussie rural towns; brightly coloured birds and butterflies in rainforest wilderness lead to outback cattle stations on the Savannah Plains.
HIGHLIGHTS [480]
- Head south west passing sugar cane fields and tall mountain peaks
- Climb the Lamb Range and experience stunning views over valleys and distant mountain ranges
- Take a cruise on Lake Barrine, a volcanic crater lake surrounded by vibrant old growth rainforest - look for native birds, pythons, eels, turtles and water dragons
- Enjoy a delightful morning tea of scones, jam and cream with tea or coffee
- There's time for a rainforest walk by the lake to the twin 1,000 year old Kauri Pines
- Yungaburra - an old world tableland town
- Wonder at nature's creation of the 500 year old Curtain Fig Tree
- The wet tropics town of Malanda
- Spectacular Millaa Millaa Falls competing with the noise of the rainforest
- Panoramic views of the Atherton Tableland from Millaa Millaa Lookout
- Windy Hill turbine wind mill farm
- Visit Woodleigh Cattle Station as guests of Kate and Peter Wardell
- Take a guided tour of the cattle station and learn its history and the way of the land
- Enjoy a hearty lunch in the cool surrounds of a massive bougainvillaea
- Visit Mareeba Heritage Museum and learn of the tablelands early settlers - you can even get up close and friendly with a termite mound!
- Witness spectacular views of Cairns while descending the mountains from Kuranda.
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Fare Includes:
Lake Barrine cruise, devonshire tea, cattle station BBQ lunch, tour of cattle station, plantation visit and national park fees
