Behind the Scenes Wildlife Tour, River Cruise, Butterflies and Bats

Cairns, Australia
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Overview
Duration
10h
Languages
English, Chinese
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

This ultimate wildlife experience is led by your lead tour guide in conjunction with several wildlife experts and rangers, a behind-the-scenes educational experience of Australia’s koalas, butterflies, bats, and indigenous culture.Wander the trail through the wildlife sanctuary, home to many animals including crocodiles, dingos, the Tasmanian devil, koalas, wallabies, echidnas, and a wombat before you sit down to eat a delicious BBQ lunch as you take in the panoramic rainforest views. After lunch, head to the amphitheater for an onstage performance by the Pamagirri aboriginal tribe. After photos with the dancers, enjoy an interactive boomerang and spear throwing experience.A short drive away you arrive at the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, home to over 1500 butterflies, all of which are bred inside the on-site breeding laboratory. You will have an exclusive tour with the experts. Your next stop is the Barron River Cruise, Enjoy the commentary and incredible photography opportunities of the wildlife including Elvis the Cassowary and his chick, that wander on the far side of the river most days, we also see freshwater crocodiles, turtles, snakes,Lastly, you will visit one of the world’s greatest wildlife wonders The Tolga Bat Hospital. This fully accredited award-winning eco-tour is restricted to a small number of very lucky guests, for a backstage pass.

What to remember

Important info

Know in advance:

  • An Aussie BBQ Lunch includes minute steaks, pork sausages and BBQ chicken thighs, mixed roast potatoes, rice, korma vegetable and tofu curry, mixed salads and coleslaw, condiments and tropical fruit platter
  • Pickup times: 8.00am Northern Beaches; 8:30am Cairns. The pickup time is approximate, please allow for arriving 5 minutes early and delays. After the tour, you'll be dropped off at your accommodation
  • Infants (age 0-3) can join the tour for free

Remember to bring:

  • All medications you may need
  • A reusable water bottle
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Mosquito repellent (preferably nontoxic/natural)
  • A jumper in the colder months (May to August)
  • A rain jacket in the rainy season (November to March)
  • Due to the limited space within the vehicles, please only bring a small backpack or similar with you
included
What's included
included-item
Entrance fees. Drinks. Lunch. Buffet. Guided tour. Driver guide. River cruise
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Highlights

Take a ranger-guided ‘behind the scenes' tour of a bat sanctuary. Relax on a riverboat cruise along the famous Barron River. Visit the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, and enjoy BBQ lunch. Watch a dance performance, boomerang throwing lesson, and more

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until 3 days in advance
Provider
Sacred Owl Tours
Meeting Point

Hotel pickup and drop-off service available for Cairns, Trinity Beach, and Palm Cove. You'll confirm your pickup time and location directly with the local operator. You'll find their contact details in the voucher after booking.