Guided Tours

Half-Day Queensland Waterfall Wanderers Tour

Indulge in a half-day tour of Queensland's finest waterfalls, enjoy a thrilling natural rock slide ride, a serene picnic lunch, and fascinating local lore.

Spend unrushed hours chasing cascades at Josephine Falls and Babinda Boulders, with a natural rock slide, rainforest swims, and a tropical picnic.

Start with a leisurely 10 AM pickup from Cairns, then ride by coach past Queensland's peaks, cane fields, and rainforest to Josephine Falls.

Follow your guide on a rainforest walk at Josephine Falls and Babinda Boulders, hearing stories about the landscapes while you explore two cascades.

Savor morning and afternoon tea and a tropical picnic lunch at Babinda Boulders, with time to wander, rest, and snap photos before heading back.

Visit Josephine Falls and Babinda Boulders

Expert guide

Guided rainforest walk

Tropical picnic lunch with dietary needs catered

Morning and afternoon tea

Time for swimming and sliding

Round-trip transfers

Insect repellent

Refillable water bottle

Comfortable walking shoes

Warm jacket

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Explore Josephine Falls and Babinda Boulders on a half-day guided waterfall tour with round-trip transfers and a tropical picnic lunch.

Getting started

Begin with round-trip transfers as you are collected from your Cairns accommodation at around 10:00 AM for this half-day tour. Settle into the coach as you leave the city and travel past Queensland's highest peaks, cane fields, and rainforest. Your professional expert guide outlines the day's plan on the way to the first stop, Josephine Falls.

What to expect

Josephine Falls

Your first major stop is Josephine Falls, a rainforest-fringed cascade known for its clear pools and smooth granite rock formations.

Features

Time for swimming and sliding is a core part of this stop, with the world-famous natural rock slide letting you slip into the crystal-clear waters if you choose. You can also take in the surrounding lush rainforest and look out for Far North Queensland's native wildlife.

A guided rainforest walk is included here, with your expert guide leading you along the track and sharing commentary on the local environment. This guided rainforest walk helps you understand the area as more than just a swimming spot.

Morning tea is provided, aligning with the tour's inclusion of morning and afternoon tea, so you can enjoy a break before or after your swim. Your professional guide remains available for questions and support throughout your time at Josephine Falls.

Comfortable round-trip coach transfers form the backbone of the experience, getting you to and from Josephine Falls without self-driving. This section of the journey also counts toward the approx 3.5 km of low to moderate walking spread across the day.

Babinda Boulders

After Josephine Falls you travel by coach to the famous Babinda Boulders, a culturally significant site combining rainforest, river, and large granite boulders.

Features

The visit to Babinda Boulders gives you more time by the water, with options for an afternoon swim, a quiet rest on the banks, or further exploration of the surrounding rainforest. The distinct rock formations and flowing creek create a different atmosphere to Josephine Falls.

A tropical picnic lunch with dietary needs catered is served here, prepared fresh from a local supplier and pre-packed before pickup. This tropical picnic lunch uses local ingredients and can be adjusted for special dietary requirements that you advise at the time of booking.

Your expert guide explains the history of Babinda Boulders and its cultural significance, adding context to what you see. This guided commentary continues the interactive style of the day, similar to a guided rainforest walk but focused on stories rather than trail interpretation.

Afternoon tea is included before you depart Babinda Boulders, completing the inclusion of morning and afternoon tea on this tour. You then reboard the coach for the return leg of your round-trip transfers back to Cairns, with plenty of time to relax after your swimming and sliding.

What to bring

Essentials: Bring water, a refillable water bottle, insect repellent, a warm jacket, and a camera for the waterfalls.

Clothing: Wear your bathers or swimsuit under light sun-protective clothing and avoid heavy fabrics such as denim.

Footwear: Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for rainforest tracks and wet areas.

Swimming gear: Pack swimwear, a towel, and a change of clothes to use after the waterfalls.

Extras: Bring a hat, sunscreen, and a big smile to enjoy your half-day adventure.

Accessibility

Mobility and distance: Expect a low to moderate fitness level with around 3.5 km of walking during the day.

Wheelchairs: The tour is partially accessible for foldable wheelchairs only and includes some stairs.

Vision support: Guests of all vision levels are welcome, and carers can join if needed.

Hearing support: Guests of all hearing levels are welcome, and carers can join if needed.

Intellectual support: Guests of all intellectual levels are welcome, and carers can join if needed.

Companion cards: Holders of companion cards are welcome to join the tour.

Additional information

Fitness level: A low to moderate fitness level is required due to walking and rainforest terrain.

Pregnancy: Pregnant guests are welcome to join this half-day tour.

Infants and seating: Infants may sit on a parent's lap with no meals included, and children aged 2 to 11 years must have their own seat.

Supervision for minors: Guests 11 years and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian while on tour.

Solo teens on tour: Guests aged 12 to 17 travelling without a parent or guardian must meet the Trip Leader or Senior Staff with their guardian at pickup.

Travel suitability: The Trip Leader or Senior Staff may deny travel if they deem an unaccompanied minor unfit or unsuitable to travel solo.

Waiver for minors: Guests 17 years and younger must have an indemnity waiver or tour check-in form signed by their parent or guardian before the tour.

Dietary needs: You must advise any special dietary requirements at the time of booking so your picnic lunch can be prepared.

Weather operations: Tours operate in most weather, and if extreme or unsafe conditions occur, the team will contact you before departure to discuss options.

Operating days: This half-day Waterfall Wanderers tour departs on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Pickup time: Your leisurely 10 AM pickup from Cairns starts your journey to Josephine Falls and Babinda Boulders.

Swimming time: You will have plenty of time for swimming and sliding at Josephine Falls and for a relaxed swim at Babinda Boulders.

Itinerary flexibility: All times and activities are approximate and may change due to conditions such as weather or water levels.

Optional stops: Any optional stops are time-dependent and at the discretion of the driver on the day.

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