Barron Falls
Queensland (State), Australia
About Barron Falls
Set within the Barron Gorge National Park in Queensland, Australia, Barron Falls is on the Barron River where it descends from the Atherton Tablelands to the Cairns...
About Barron Falls
Set within the Barron Gorge National Park in Queensland, Australia, Barron Falls is on the Barron River where it descends from the Atherton Tablelands to the Cairns coastal plain. This cascade waterfall has a total height of 260 m (853 ft), but much of the water is diverted to generate hydroelectric power. Its full flow can only be seen after a heavy rainfall dur...
Barron Falls has a Challenging difficulty level and is Partially Family Friendly.
Things to do near Barron Falls
Mountain Bike Tour - Cairns
$183.65
If you are a keen cyclist you can't miss the opportunity to tour this area with our experienced guide, showing you all the beauty of the area.
Tropical North Queensland has a bounty of amazing mountain-bike parks but for sheer recognition one name stands above them all – Smithfield.
This iconic rainforest trail network is the oldest mountain-bike park in the country,
this world-famous facility offers more than 60km of green, blue and black-rated trails that twist through spectacular vine-clad jungle, over clear-flowing streams and along jagged ridges that overlook the Great Barrier Reef.
★ 5.019 reviews
Small Group Waterfall Wetlands+ Skyrail All Inclusive from Cairns
$198.85
Get ready for a day filled with natural wonders, cultural discovery and great food as you embark on a guided Waterfall, Wetlands and Skyrail adventure from Cairns! Embrace the tranquility of Cattana Wetlands as you meander through the enchanting feather palm forest and past reflective Jabiru Lake, on a driver-guided walk.
Immerse yourself in the wonders of nature as you witness the awe-inspiring Barron Falls, guided by a Djabugay cultural ranger who will share knowledge on this Make Travel Matter® experience.
Indulge in a delectable lunch, coffee and coffee liqueur tasting at Skybury Coffee plantation and delight your tastebuds again, at Emerald Creek Ice Creamery where you can savor the most heavenly locally produced ice cream creations.
To complete your day embark on an unforgettable Skyrail Rainforest Cableway journey. As you soar above and through the magnificent World Heritage Listed rainforest, prepare to be mesmerized by the sheer beauty that surrounds you.
★ 5.08 reviews
2-Hour Mushroom Photography Activity in Cairns Botanic Gardens
$118.91
Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the lush surroundings of the Cairns Botanic Gardens with a knowledgeable mushroom guide and professional photographer. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe and shoot some of the most stunning and colorful mushrooms in the world.
★ 5.02 reviews
Kayak Turtle Tour from Palm Cove
$78.61
Ready for the experience of a lifetime? Come on our Kayak Turtle Tour. Tours operate daily from the south end of Palm Cove and paddle out to Double Island from there. Once we are at Double Island, it's an incredible experience. There are mangroves to explore, coral reefs to paddle over and even a cave to explore if the conditions are right. More often than not, the water is crystal clear. There is an abundance of small rays and turtles swimming through the water, and it's even possible to see dolphins, dugongs or whales on the tour, but you have to be very lucky. Kayaks, life jackets, juice, water and fruit is provided.
★ 4.9283 reviews
Hot Air Ballooning Tour from Northern Beaches near Cairns
$327
Don't miss the chance to go for a hot-air balloon ride over Far North Queensland's Atherton Tablelands - it's one of the top "must do" activities when visiting the tropics. Pickup and return transfers from Northern Beaches accommdation.
★ 4.911 reviews
Barron Gorge White Water Rafting from Cairns or Port Douglas
$84.56
Enjoy an outdoor adventure in Queensland with a 2-hour white-water rafting tour in Barron Gorge National Park. This experience is a suitable introduction to river rafting for first-timers, providing an exhilarating time with a rafting guide. Take in rainforest views along the Barron River as you navigate rapids up to grade III. When booking, you have the option to include pickup in Cairns and the Northern Beaches or Port Douglas, or drive yourself to the starting point.
★ 4.81528 reviews
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Day Trip from Palm Cove
$148.77
Enjoy the wonders of Australia’s Tropical Rainforests with Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and the Kuranda Scenic Railway on this day trip from Palm Cove.
★ 4.85 reviews
Cape Tribulation & Daintree Wilderness (TCT)
$173.08
This Cape Tribulation, Daintree Rainforest and wildlife tour takes you on a full day adventure to the only place in the world where the rainforest meets the reef. Enjoy guided walks, time on Cape Tribulation Beach and guaranteed wildlife spotting as well as a delicious tropical lunch.
★ 4.8129 reviews
Inner Reef Explorer - 30 minute Reef Scenic Flight
$274.15
This 30-minute scenic helicopter tour departs Cairns airport and tracks out from the mainland with views of the city of Cairns and Trinity inlet, passing False Cape where you can see the remnants of WWII defences, Mt Yarrabah, Mission Bay and Cape Grafton. From there we strike out to the inner edge of the Reef and Green Island, a 6,000 year-old coral sand island that boasts its own native rainforest eco-system. Tracking to the north, we explore the western side of Arlington Reef, home to a diverse range of marine creatures – turtles, sharks and sting rays.
Continuing north we’ll circle Vlasoff Cay a tiny sand island in the middle of the reef that reduces to only a few hundred square metres in size at high tide. From Vlasoff Cay we head west, over Upolu Cay and back to Cairns taking in fantastic views of the North Queensland coastline framed by the lush rainforest-covered eastern slopes of the Great Dividing Range.
★ 5.038 reviews
Mossman Gorge Daintree Experience Small Groups
$175.06
Our travellers love our small groups of like minded people. We seat up to 11 passengers. Our tour guide is qualified and knowledgeable in the Wet Tropics he offers personalised and interactive experiences. The tour offers extensive information on culture, wildlife and history while offering a diverse range of scenery and interactive experiences. A 1 hour Daintree River Cruise to learn and explore the diverse eco system. The chance to see the elusive crocodile the array of birdlife and other species of wildlife. A succulent lunch of Australian Cuisine awaits at the Daintree Tea house before we continue our journey into the oldest rainforest on the planet. At Mossman Gorge we enjoy up to 3 hours of this extraordinary biodiverse environment of flora and fauna. An interactive journey with our guide into the rainforest you learn about cultural history and the significance of the flora and fauna in this region. It is a time to immerse and connect to this extraordinary life experience.
★ 5.035 reviews
Blue Dive Private Guided Scuba Dive Cairns
$591.24
Diving by Design - Each dive trip is as unique as our guests. Your guide will tailor the day to you!
We’re the only one providing genuinely privately guided scuba diving experiences from Port Douglas on the best of the Agincourt Reefs. You’ll experience the Great Barrier Reef in your own private group, with an expert instructor to guide you underwater and show you the best marine life. [Yes, there are other divers on the boat but we do our own thing as a private group.]
If you are newly qualified or slightly nervous, our guide is right there to support and assist you. If you’re an experienced diver who wants the freedom to break away from the crowds, we make it happen. If your group is a mix of qualified and unqualified divers, we can still privately guide you all to a maximum of 12m.
**Important: With the Viator booking System you must book Certified Divers and Introductory Divers separately with seperate vouchers. The system does not allow for "cart" feature unfortunately.
★ 5.032 reviews
Private Cape Tribulation & Mossman Gorge Day Tour
$1241.93
Explore the World Heritage–listed Daintree Rainforest on this private 12-hour tour from Cairns. Traveling in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a naturalist guide, you'll visit Daintree National Park and its natural attractions such as Mossman Gorge and Cape Tribulation. Discover the lush landscapes of what is most likely the oldest tropical rainforest on Earth, check out the town of Port Douglas, take a ferry ride across the Daintree River, and more.
★ 5.025 reviews
4-Day PADI Open Water Dive Course - Learn to Dive on the Great Barrier Reef
$624.27
Take the opportunity to learn to dive while you’re in Cairns! With classes limited to eight participants, led by professional and friendly instructors, you’ll learn to dive and earn an internationally recognized PADI certification on your 4-day PADI Open Water dive course. Hotel transfers are included each day, and your course is gradual and safe. Learn basic scuba skills in the classroom, a pool, and confined water dives, then explore the Great Barrier Reef on open-water dives. Once you have successfully completed your course, you’ll be a qualified PADI diver!
★ 5.024 reviews
Mountain Bike Tour - Cairns
$183.65
If you are a keen cyclist you can't miss the opportunity to tour this area with our experienced guide, showing you all the beauty of the area.
Tropical North Queensland has a bounty of amazing mountain-bike parks but for sheer recognition one name stands above them all – Smithfield.
This iconic rainforest trail network is the oldest mountain-bike park in the country,
this world-famous facility offers more than 60km of green, blue and black-rated trails that twist through spectacular vine-clad jungle, over clear-flowing streams and along jagged ridges that overlook the Great Barrier Reef.
★ 5.019 reviews
Private Half Day Tour: World Heritage Rainforest & Waterfall
$773.56
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
★ 5.019 reviews
Zoom Around Cairns - 10 minute City Scenic Flight
$115.61
The most affordable way to get the thrill of a helicopter scenic flight over the beautiful city of Cairns.
★ 5.011 reviews
Daintree Waters Tour
$161.85
Exclusive, small group adventure tour showcasing the best of the Daintree Rainforest, in tropical North Queensland. Highlights include swimming in the pristine, freshwater of Cassowary Falls, a Daintree waterfall located on a magnificent private property, deep in the Daintree Valley. Here you’ll take an all-action ATV ride, crossing creeks and rivers and cruising up and down hills, with jaw dropping views. You’ll also enjoy an Army Truck ride, where you’ll learn more about this ancient forest from an experienced rainforest guide. A light lunch at Daintree Village is included, as is a 1-hour Daintree River Wildlife Cruise, where you have the chance to see native wildlife and maybe even a saltwater crocodile. This tour is for people of all ages who love adventure, nature and the thrill of getting offroad. It includes return transfers to and from Port Douglas, with pick-ups from your accommodation.
★ 5.055 reviews
Premium Guided Dive Trip - Outer Great Barrier Reef
$445.91
Our expert guides at Scuba IQ, offer years of experience, having completed 1000's of dives on our local Port Douglas dive sites.
We are passionate about scuba diving, the Great Barrier Reef, and above all - sharing this amazing place with divers from all over the world.
In your own private group, your guide will be with you the entire time, providing insight into the reef and its inhabitants while showing you the most amazing sights.
As well as our first-class guides, you will be provided with high-quality rental dive equipment, making your day easier, safer, and overall more enjoyable.
With access to the best, local Port Douglas sites, along with our fantastic guides, Scuba QI is unrivaled in offering the best, guided dive trips on the Great Barrier Reef
★ 5.046 reviews
Mossman Highlights eBike Tour
$118.25
Explore the local country lanes and nearby towns and villages on an easy to pedal e-Bike. We'll set you up with a turn-by-turn GPS navigator to guide you to the best spots to visit.
Visit sights like Mossman Gorge, Shannonvale Winery, the Australian Chocolate Farm, Mossman Markets with a cool swim in a river along the way.
Suitable for the whole family.
★ 5.013 reviews
Small Group Waterfall Wetlands+ Skyrail All Inclusive from Cairns
$198.85
Get ready for a day filled with natural wonders, cultural discovery and great food as you embark on a guided Waterfall, Wetlands and Skyrail adventure from Cairns! Embrace the tranquility of Cattana Wetlands as you meander through the enchanting feather palm forest and past reflective Jabiru Lake, on a driver-guided walk.
Immerse yourself in the wonders of nature as you witness the awe-inspiring Barron Falls, guided by a Djabugay cultural ranger who will share knowledge on this Make Travel Matter® experience.
Indulge in a delectable lunch, coffee and coffee liqueur tasting at Skybury Coffee plantation and delight your tastebuds again, at Emerald Creek Ice Creamery where you can savor the most heavenly locally produced ice cream creations.
To complete your day embark on an unforgettable Skyrail Rainforest Cableway journey. As you soar above and through the magnificent World Heritage Listed rainforest, prepare to be mesmerized by the sheer beauty that surrounds you.
★ 5.08 reviews
Tandem Paragliding Cairns
$194.88
Soar through the sky above the stunning tropical coastline between Cairns and Port Douglas and experience the serenity of flight and the rush of adrenaline in one unforgettable adventure! Overlooking beautiful beaches, lush rainforest-clad mountains and the Great Barrier Reef, you’ll be flying in a paragliding paradise!
After a unique beach take-off, you'll soar through the sky up to 1,000ft. Enjoy spectacular panoramic views along the coast, and if you're lucky, you may even spot some wildlife from above. Those seeking an extra thrill can also opt for some exhilarating aerobatics! With our professional tandem pilots, you'll experience a safe and breath-taking adventure in the sky.
★ 5.06 reviews
Bike and Moped Hire
$23.12
Enjoy exploring Port Douglas including a ride along the stunning Four Mile Beach. Stop for a bite, or a drink at one of the many cafe's or pubs along the way or enjoy a picnic in a park on on the beach.
Bikes also give you the option of independent transport for the whole family in a safe, healthy environment without the parking headaches of a car.
We have a treasure hunt for the whole family to follow that takes you all around the many interesting spots in Port Douglas
★ 5.05 reviews
Daintree Sensations
$194.88
The Daintree Sensations tour tempts your taste buds and
awakens your senses to the bounty of this rich and vibrant
landscape. The Daintree is a tapestry of ancient rainforest
and passionate producers, striving to deliver excellence in
every sustainable bite you take. This tour is for people who
want to connect with the growers and makers, enjoying an
authentic food journey from paddock to plate.
★ 5.04 reviews
Half Day Outer Reef Snorkelling Tour from Port Douglas
$191.57
We are the only half day Outer reef tour departing from Port Douglas offering you the opportunity to visit the Outer Reef in 3.5 hours.
We visit our own exclusive snorkelling site and with a maximum of 14 passengers allows you more space to snorkel at your leisure.
The speed boat ride is half the fun and is too fast to get seasick.
★ 5.02 reviews
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Queensland (State), Australia
Latitude: -16.834562, Longitude: 145.643794
Activities
Hiking
Landscape Photography
Walking
About Barron Falls
About Barron Falls
Set within the Barron Gorge National Park in Queensland, Australia, Barron Falls is on the Barron River where it descends from the Atherton Tablelands to the Cairns coastal plain. This cascade waterfall has a total height of 260 m (853 ft), but much of the water is diverted to generate hydroelectric power. Its full flow can only be seen after a heavy rainfall during the wet season (December to March).
Activities
Access to the falls is via the highway, Kuranda Scenic Railway and the Skyrail, and opportunities to disembark at various points mean breath-taking views, whichever way you choose.
For the nature lovers, a visit to the nearby Rainforest Interpretation Centre is a must to learn all about the world of the tropical rainforests.
Stunning walking trails wind through the park and are graded for both the gentle strollers and the more adventurous ramblers. Scenic boat tours are also available, providing an alternative way to drink in the amazing environment, variety of species and nature at its best.
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