Book Paronella Park Tickets

Experience Far North Queensland's waterfalls, rainforest, wildlife, and heritage on a full-day and night guided tour featuring Babinda Boulders, Etty Bay, and Paronella Park.

• Everything you get: Enjoy hotel transfers from Cairns and the Northern Beaches, a guided visit to Babinda Boulders with time for a swim, a scenic coastal drive, afternoon tea at Etty Bay with the chance to spot cassowaries, and a guided tour of Paronella Park with free time to explore. End the day with an early pub dinner, a torch-lit night tour, and the spectacular Spanish Castle light show before returning to Cairns.
• Why choose this: This small-group tour combines Far North Queensland's top natural attractions with the iconic Paronella Park after dark, offering a more relaxed, immersive experience than visiting the park independently or on larger coach tours.

Inclusions #

• Hotel pickup from Cairns and Northern Beaches

• Guided tour at Babinda Boulders (including Devils Pools)

• Opportunity to swim at Babinda Boulders

• Scenic drive with commentary through Innisfail and Mourilyan Harbour

• Beach walk and afternoon tea at Etty Bay

• Wildlife spotting at Etty Bay (cassowary)

• Guided 30-minute tour of Paronella Park upper level

• Free time to explore Paronella Park

• Feed fish, eels, and turtles

• Early dinner at an authentic Australian country pub

• Night tour of Paronella Park with torches

• Access to the Spanish Castle light show

• Return transfer to Cairns

• Podcast on the return journey featuring Paronella Park's owner

Exclusions #

• Personal expenses

• Tips/gratuities

• Additional food or drinks not specified

• Optional upgrades

Additional information

• Group sizes are limited to 4 to 11 guests, ensuring a more personal and immersive experience throughout the tour.
• The tour is led by expert local guides who are passionate about sharing the natural beauty and culture of Far North Queensland.
• Tropic Tours specialises in small-group and exclusive tours, offering personalised service and attention to detail.

Experience Far North Queensland's Indigenous culture, rainforest, and waterfalls on an immersive guided tour.

• Everything you get: Enjoy hotel transfers, a Welcome to Country ceremony with traditional dance, a guided Cassowary Dreamtime Tour at Goondoi Wetlands, hands-on cultural activities, guided rainforest and wetlands walks, visits to Josephine Falls and Babinda Boulders with an optional swim, a beach walk with the chance to spot a cassowary, freshly prepared lunch, afternoon tea, and expert commentary throughout.
• Why choose this: Discover the Wet Tropics through the knowledge and traditions of Indigenous guides, with meaningful cultural experiences paired with some of Far North Queensland's most spectacular natural landscapes—all in one expertly guided day tour.

Inclusions #

• Hotel pickup from a wide range of locations

• Guided interpretive rainforest walk

• Welcome to Country ceremony with traditional dance

• Guided Cassowary Dreamtime Tour at Goondoi Wetlands

• Cultural activities, including weaving, spear throwing, language, and dance

• Guided wetlands walk to learn about bush foods and sacred trees

• Freshly prepared lunch with tropical fruits, sandwiches, and cold drinks

• Afternoon tea or coffee with a locally baked cake or a slice

• Beach walk with the chance to spot a cassowary

• Guided Wet Tropics rainforest walk to Josephine Falls, with insights into the Noongyonbudda Ngadjon people, the Traditional Custodians of the land

• Visit to Babinda Boulders, including the Dreamtime story and the option to swim in the rainforest pools

• Insightful commentary from knowledgeable guides

What to bring

• Wear comfortable walking shoes and lightweight clothing suitable for rainforest walks and outdoor activities.
• Bring a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses for sun protection.
• Carry a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.
• Pack swimwear and a towel if you plan to swim at Babinda Boulders.
• Bring a camera to capture the rainforest scenery, waterfalls, wildlife, and cultural experiences.

Additional information

• Hotel pickup is available from a wide range of locations. Refer to your booking confirmation for your pickup time and location.
• The tour includes guided walks through rainforest and wetlands, so a moderate level of walking is involved.
• Freshly prepared lunch, afternoon tea or coffee, and locally baked cake or slice are included.
• Wildlife sightings, including southern cassowaries, are possible but cannot be guaranteed.
• Knowledgeable guides provide commentary on the region's Indigenous culture, rainforest ecology, and local history throughout the experience.