Cassowary Coast Waterfall Culture Tour
Explore the Cassowary Coast on a full-day guided rainforest and cultural tour from Cairns, featuring waterfalls at Wooroonooran National Park, Indigenous experiences at Goondoi Wetlands, wild cassowary spotting at Etty Bay, and afternoon tea at Babinda Boulders.
Experience the beauty and culture of the Cassowary Coast on the Cassowary Coast Waterfall Culture Tour, departing from Cairns. Begin your adventure with a scenic drive across rivers and sugar cane plains, passing under Walsh's Pyramid and into the lush landscapes of Wooroonooran National Park.
At the base of Mount Bartle Frere, walk through World Heritage rainforest to secluded waterfalls. Your expert guide will share insights into local flora, fauna, and the ancient stories of the Noongyonbudda Ngadjon people, including bush medicine knowledge.
Travel south to Innisfail and explore its art deco history before arriving at the Goondoi Wetlands. Here, you are welcomed by Traditional Custodians for an immersive Cassowary Dreamtime Experience with dance, language, storytelling, and bush tucker exploration. Enjoy a fresh tropical lunch in this beautiful setting.
Continue to Etty Bay, one of the few places to spot the endangered Southern Cassowary on the beach. Finish your journey at Babinda Boulders in Queensland's wettest town, where you can swim in crystal-clear waters, hear local Dreamtime stories, and enjoy afternoon tea by Chooreechillum (Bartle Frere).
- Full-day guided rainforest and cultural tour
- Expert local guide and interpretive commentary
- Welcome to Country ceremony and Cassowary Dreamtime experience
- Entry to Goondoi Wetlands and Wooroonooran National Park
- Tropical picnic-style lunch and refreshments
- Afternoon tea with coffee, tea, and local baked treats
- Hotel pickup and return transfers from Cairns
- Scenic drive across the Great Dividing Range and Wet Tropics Rainforest
- Guided interpretive rainforest walk and waterfalls at Wooroonooran National Park
- Cultural experience at Goondoi Wetlands with Traditional Custodians
- Cassowary Dreamtime storytelling, dance, weaving, and bush tucker insights
- Gourmet tropical lunch amid pristine wetlands
- Spot wild cassowaries at Etty Bay, where rainforest meets the reef
- Swim and relax at Babinda Boulders with afternoon tea
- Learn about Indigenous heritage, ecology, and conservation
