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Aboriginal Cassowary Adventure & Chasing Waterfalls Full Day

Discover the cultural heritage of North Queensland during a guided Aboriginal Cassowary Walk before visiting Babinda Boulders for a swim and picnic lunch.
Aboriginal Cassowary Adventure & Chasing Waterfalls Full Day

Highlights

  • Photograph the majestic Cassowary

  • Listen to dreamtime stories and local legends

  • Float in the cool, clear waters of 'Babinda Boulders

  • 45 minute Aboriginal Cassowary Walk

  • Guided walk to the Devil's Pool Lookout

  • Picnic lunch in the rainforest

Combining ancient waterfalls and charismatic wildlife, this Cairns tour will set your spirit alight as you embark on an extraordinary journey around North Queensland on an Aboriginal Cassowary Adventure with an afternoon of floating in the crystal clear streams of Babinda Boulders.

Photograph the majestic Cassowary in its natural habitat on an easy 45 minute walking tour as you listen to the stories of the Dreamtime and cultural heritage of local Indigenous tribes. Your stroll will take you along the beachfront, over trickling water streams and into lush rainforest offering a sneak peak at the Cassowary roaming the rainforest.

Next, it’s time to head to Babinda Boulders, a stunning swimming hole surrounded by vibrant rainforest. Enjoy a refreshing dip in a magical location reminiscent of a fairytale. Follow up your swim with a relaxing bushwalk to the Devil’s Pool lookout for a delicious lunch whilst learning about the Yindinji Indigenous legend that gave these beautiful pools their eerie name.

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Note

  • Please note this is a seasonal experience

Inclusions

  • Enjoy an easy 45 minute walk with an indigenous ranger
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch by the water
  • Try your hand at basket weaving using palm leaves!

Highlights

  • Photograph the majestic Cassowary
  • Listening to the dreamtime stories of the cassowary
  • Cultural heritage of the indigenous tribes
  • Float in the cool, clear waters of 'Babinda Boulders
  • A magnificent serene environment with luscious rainforest surroundings

Time

  • This experience is 7.5 Hours in duration
  • PICK UP TIMES
  • 7:30am Pickup from Pal Cove
  • 7:35am Pickup from Trinity Beach
  • 8:00am Pickup from Cairns

Departure Location

  • There will be door to door pick up and drop off service from these areas and surrounding suburbs. Pick Ups From: • Cairns - Palm Cove, Trinity Beach
  • Please advise at the time of booking of preferred pickup location

Additional Information

  • Cancellation by management is unlikely, but if necessary, clients will be offered an alternative day (if available) or a full refund
  • This experience runs with a minimum of 4 and maximum of 11 participants
  • Weather does not affect this tour
  • No wheelchair access

Terms And Conditions

  • Please note guests cannot take a selfie or a photo “with” the cassowary – you can take photos of the Cassowary from afar. Guests must always stay behind the guide and must follow all instructions from the guide
  • Please ensure at the time of booking you have advised us of any food preferences, also please state if it is a preference or an allergy
  • Due to the limited space within the van, please only bring a small backpack or similar with you

Cancellation Policy

  • Change your booking up to 7 days before the start time of your experience
  • Changes period to 48hours (this tour experience is not a 7 day cancellation)
  • Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

Booking Information

  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements

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