Cairns Exclusive | Atherton Highlands Night Exploration: Pyramid Hill, Church, Fig Tree, Lake Tinaruru Platypus Search + BBQ (Chinese Guided Tour)
Enjoy a leisurely adventure, revel in the Australian wilderness, and experience the tranquility of the ancient rainforest and the slow pace of Australian life.
Explore the mysterious and ancient living fossil – the platypus – and the adorable Australian wild possum.
Enjoy an Australian-style barbecue and camping dinner together as night falls, gazing at the stars in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Itinerary Description:
Departure from Cairns city center [Hotel pick-up and drop-off available in Cairns city center]
A brief stop at the Pyramids
Check in at the fig tree
Strolling along the shores of Lake Tinaru
Follow the guide and search for platypuses.
Enjoy an outdoor barbecue dinner while getting up close and personal with adorable kangaroos and wild possums.
Head to the stargazing point outside the campsite and gaze up at the Southern Hemisphere sky.
Return to Keynes and disband
Trip duration:
Rainy season (November to April of the following year) 14:30 - 21:30
During the non-rainy season (May to October), 14:00 - 21:00
*The itinerary time and order are for reference only. The actual itinerary time and order may be adjusted due to weather and road conditions. Please understand that the schedule will be based on the driver/guide's arrangements on the day.
Walsh Pyramid is a famous natural landmark located south of Cairns, Queensland, Australia. It is renowned for its unique pyramid-shaped peak and is often referred to as "Little Fuji of Cairns." It is not a man-made structure but a naturally formed freestanding peak, approximately 922 meters high. Every year, it attracts countless hiking enthusiasts and photography aficionados to challenge themselves and capture stunning images.
You can see this huge fig tree less than 100 meters along a path. Actually, it's more like a banyan tree, but it doesn't bear fruit. There's a wooden boardwalk around the tree, allowing you to walk around it and enjoy a 360° view of this natural wonder.
Lake Tinaru boasts a stunning 200-kilometer stretch of scenic beauty, with its tranquil surface reflecting the blue sky and white clouds, creating a truly captivating landscape.
Purchase Notice
- We will send you the meeting time and location information the day before your trip. Please ensure that the contact information you provided is accessible.
- Please prepare a tip of AUD 5 per person (in cash) in advance, which can be given to the tour guide on the day of your visit.
- We recommend bringing sunglasses, a sun hat, sunscreen, a light jacket, and a small amount of cash. Please leave valuables at the hotel and avoid carrying them with you.
- We recommend wearing comfortable sneakers and avoiding high heels or flip-flops. Temperatures can be low at night in rainforests/highlands, so please dress warmly and take precautions against mosquitoes.
- Stargazing in the Southern Hemisphere is affected by weather conditions, and we cannot guarantee that the stars will be visible (we do not accept refund requests based on not seeing the stars).
- The appearance of wild animals is affected by natural factors. The guide will do his best to search, but cannot guarantee that they will be seen (refunds will not be accepted on the grounds that no animals were seen).
- The ingredients we provide typically include (actual contents may vary depending on the day): hamburger patties, beef slices, bacon, lettuce, potato salad, toast, etc. Vegetarians or those with allergies to meat, nuts, or dairy products should purchase with caution or contact customer service in advance to confirm and note their preferences (partial refunds are not accepted for dissatisfaction with food or for not needing dinner).
- Due to camp regulations, guests are required to barbecue and cook their own dinner at the buffet. Our driver/guide needs to maintain camp safety rules and will not be able to help with the barbecue. We appreciate your understanding.
- This is a group tour, and you will be traveling with other passengers. The exact number of participants will be determined on the day of the tour.
Group participant information:
- Price for children aged 4-14.
- Minors or children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult to participate in the tour; minors or children traveling alone are not allowed to participate.
- For the safety of pregnant women, it is not recommended that they participate.
Reminders
A minimum of 4 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 2 day(s) before the departure date
Travelers with the following conditions or other health issues that could be worsened by excessive stimulation should not participate in this activity: Epilepsy, Pregnant women, Asthma
Please arrive at the designated location 10 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
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