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On The
Wallaby Backpackers Lodge And Adventure Tours |
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Get back to nature....
Well presented, excellent value-for-money and warmly
welcoming, On The Wallaby is everything you've ever wanted
or imagined budget accommodation could be.
If you're seeking a refreshing experience with
like-minded, independent travellers in a genuine
home-away-from-home environment, you've found it.
Paul & the crew welcome you to On The Wallaby -
Backpackers Lodge and Adventure Tours. |
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Tours And Packages
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There's so much to see and do around here! Explore at
your own pace on a mountain bike (we have them for
hire!), go canoeing around beautiful Lake Tinaroo by
day, or glide the rivers in a canoe at night on a
nocturnal wildlife spotting tour with our expert guides.
Swim at the waterfalls and walk through the rainforest.
Take a slow evening stroll around the heritage village
of Yungaburra, and stop at the specially constructed
viewing platform for some platypus spotting before your
delicious BBQ Dinner.
Best of all, we've packaged the highlights for you in
this overnight bargain deal! All prices are EX CAIRNS.
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ON THE WALLABY
OVERNIGHT PACKAGE
Rainforest Waterfalls, Wildlife Canoeing and
Mountain Biking |
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2 Days/1 Night Atherton Tablelands Tour - $155 per
person
Make enquiry |
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This popular nature tour takes us to the
highlights of the cool tropical Atherton
Tablelands. Departs Cairns daily at 8:00am.
Day One: Rainforest Waterfalls:
The day begins with a visit to the Curtain Fig
Tree and continues with guided rainforest walks in
search of native wildlife at both the Cathedral
Fig Tree and the volcanic crater, Lake Barrine,
before lunch. We travel to several rainforest
waterfalls such as the famous Millaa Millaa Falls,
and off the beaten track to Zillie Falls before
pausing for refreshing tropical fruits and a swim
at the beautiful Ellinjaa Falls.
Overnight accommodation is at our award winning
ON THE WALLABY BACKPACKERS LODGE, with
platypus spotting before a seriously good BBQ
dinner.
Day Two: Mountain Bikes, Wildlife Canoeing:
Guests are treated to a guided mountain bike ride
through the lush, green Atherton Tablelands
countryside and rainforest for a swim and walk at
the volcanic crater, Lake Eacham. (lunch can be
purchased here at own expense).

In the afternoon we explore a secluded area of
Lake Tinaroo in the safety of our two person
canoes. Our guide will help you spot rare wildlife
such as tree kangaroos, birds and water dragons.
Then, have your face painted with Aboriginal ochre
clay before hot showers, tea and coffee at ON THE
WALLABY LODGE .
The tour returns to Cairns at approximately
7:00pm. |

Tour Inclusions:
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Cairns pickup and all transport
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Informative guides
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Lunch and BBQ dinner on Day One
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Share accommodation
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3 rainforest waterfalls: Millaa Millaa, Zillie,
and Ellinjaa falls
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Volcanic crater lakes: Lake Barrine & Lake
Eacham
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Mountain biking: Curtain and Cathedral Fig Trees
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Guided canoeing on Lake Tinaroo
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Tea and coffee plus afternoon tropical fruit
snacks
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Self serve breakfast for overnight package
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All park fees
Optional Extras:
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Extra Night's Accommodation $20
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Nocturnal Wildlife Canoeing $25 - A great way to
spot unique rainforest animals- departs nightly
8pm (min 4)
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ON THE WALLABY
ONE DAY WILDLIFE CANOEING TOUR |
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Departs Cairns daily at 8:00am - $85 per person
Make
enquiry |
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This fully guided day tour begins with a scenic
drive up the Gillies Range, stopping for
rainforest walks in search of native wildlife at
both the Cathedral Fig Tree and the volcanic
crater Lake Barrine, where we provide lunch.
The afternoon is spent exploring a secluded area
of Lake Tinaroo in the safety of our two person
canoes.
Let our informative guide show you the rare birds
and wildlife such as tree climbing kangaroos,
before painting your face with Aboriginal ochres.

Hot showers, tea and coffee await you at the On
The Wallaby Lodge to round off your day.
Returns to Cairns at approximately 7:00pm.
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Tour Inclusions:
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Cairns pickup and all transport
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Informative guides
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Cathedral Fig Tree
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Volcanic crater lakes
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Lunch
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3 hours wildlife spotting in canoes
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Life-jackets
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Binoculars
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Camera dry bags
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Tea and coffee
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All park fees
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ON THE WALLABY
ONE DAY WATERFALLS TOUR |
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Departs Cairns daily at 8:00am - $85 per person
Make
enquiry |
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This value-packed day tour begins when your On The
Wallaby guide takes you up the spectacular Gillies
Range and onto the tropical Atherton Tablelands.
Explore the Cathedral and Curtain Fig Trees and
take a rainforest walk at Lake Barrine National
park before lunch.
Travel through the picturesque countryside for the
day's highlights, swimming at several pristine
waterfalls, such as the famous Millaa Millaa, plus
a jungle trek to view the raging Zillie Falls
before a refreshing swim and massage at the
beautiful Ellinjaa falls.
Last stop, On the Wallaby Lodge for tea & coffee
to round off your day before we head back to
Cairns arriving at approximately 7:00pm.

What to bring:
A small backpack, swimming gear and towel, walking
shoes, a change of clothes, film, underwater
camera, and your sense of fun and adventure!
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Tour Inclusions:
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Cairns pickup and all transport
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Informative guides
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Rainforest walks
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Volcanic crater lakes
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Curtain and Cathedral Fig Trees
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Lunch in Yungaburra
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3 Rainforest Waterfalls: Millaa Millaa, Zillie,
and Ellinjaa falls
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Lots of swimming, heaps of fun
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Tropical fruits
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Tea and coffee
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All park fees
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