Private Half Day Tour: World Heritage Rainforest & Waterfall
Overview
Do you want to have your own private tour guide and vehicle all to yourself? Exclusive half day tour takes in three Wet Tropics Rainforest National Parks, and includes a visit to the most famous waterfall in Cairns, the Barron Falls. You’ll see stunning scenery, ranging from lush tropical rainforest to outback Savannah. Visit mighty trees, swim in crystal clear waters. If you have limited time, want to escape the crowds and experience the true tropical rainforest of North Queensland, book this tour today.
Please note: the departure times are 7.00 am and 1.00pm, you can change the pick up time to suit but the return time is still 12.00 and 6.00pm
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Light refreshments
- Private tour
- National Park fees
- Off-Road ‘Soft’ Four-Wheel Driving through rainforest creeks, in an air-conditioned 4WD vehicle.
- Transport by private vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Knowledgeable and experienced tour guide
- Multilingual Audio Guide available via mobile app
- Local guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Morning Departure: Pickups from Cairns start from 7am and Palm Cove from 7:50am.Afternoon Departure: Pickups from Cairns start from 1pm and Palm Cove from 1:50pm.The "starting time" is NOT the same as the pickup time. Please keep an eye out for your check-in email, which should arrive 7 days prior to departure (or within) to reconfirm your pickup location & time. Discovery Tours Australia signage will be on the tour vehicle. Please be ready & waiting for your pickup 5 minutes before your advised pickup time.CAIRNS PICKUPSPlease be ready at your designated pick-up point at the scheduled time. As we service multiple pick-ups in the Cairns CBD, we kindly ask guests to allow a 15 minute pick-up window. If your guide is not there right at the scheduled time, there’s no need to worry - they are on their way.We appreciate your patience and understanding.NORTHERN BEACHES / PORT DOUGLASPlease be ready at your designated pick-up location at the scheduled time. We kindly ask all guests to allow a 15 minute pick-up window, as travel times to the Northern Beaches from Cairns can vary depending on traffic and daily conditions. If your guide does not arrive exactly at the scheduled time, there’s no need to worry — they are on their way. We appreciate your patience and understanding.Please contact us if you cannot find your pick up location.
What To Expect
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Barron Falls
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Barron Gorge National Park (pass by)
Clohesy River Fig Tree
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Davies Creek National Park
40 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Henry Ross Lookout
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Please bring water/water bottle
- Wet weather gear (November through June)
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- Bottled water.
- Light refreshments.
- Private tour.
- National Park fees.
- Off-Road ‘Soft’ Four-Wheel Driving through rainforest creeks, in an air-conditioned 4WD vehicle.
- Transport by private vehicle.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
- Knowledgeable and experienced tour guide.
- Multilingual Audio Guide available via mobile app.
- Local guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Half Day Tour: World Heritage Rainforest & Waterfall is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Half Day Tour: World Heritage Rainforest & Waterfall will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Light refreshments
- Private tour
- National Park fees
- Off-Road ‘Soft’ Four-Wheel Driving through rainforest creeks, in an air-conditioned 4WD vehicle.
- Transport by private vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Knowledgeable and experienced tour guide
- Multilingual Audio Guide available via mobile app
- Local guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Please bring water/water bottle
- Wet weather gear (November through June)
