8 Rainforest and Jungle Waterfall Tours in Australia Worth the Detour

1.All Inclusive Waterfalls and Rainforest Tour from Cairns

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 741 reviews · from $128Our pick

Spend about 11 hours with Active Tropics Explorer visiting Babinda Boulders, Josephine Falls, Millaa Millaa Falls, Lake Eacham, and a giant fig tree. You get hotel pickup, a local guide, morning and afternoon tea, lunch, park fees, and time to swim. Guides such as Dan, Chandan, John, and Clint are praised for friendly local insight.

“Wonderful day spent seeing the waterfalls and the rainforest. Our guide was outstanding which only added to the enjoyment of the day. Unfortunately it was too chilly of a day for me to get into the water but that didn’t stop others in our group from doing so.”

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2.Byron Bay: Glowworms, Waterfalls & Rainforest Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 497 reviews · 5h 30m · from $91

You’ll travel from Byron Bay into the Nightcap area with guides such as Chris, Douglas, Magnus and Alex, stopping at lookouts, waterfalls and rainforest trails before a glowworm walk. The $91 tour includes transport, entry fees, activities and a light vegetarian or vegan dinner. Bring warm clothes, sturdy shoes and a towel if you plan to swim.

“Excellent. Guide very knowledgable but also genuinely passionate about nature and the forest. Highly recommended.”

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3.Glow-worms, Waterfalls & Rainforest Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 459 reviews · from $99Top rated

From Byron Bay, Chris, Alex, or Douglas guides you into Nightcap National Park for rainforest walks, a waterfall swim, lookouts, and a vegan dinner. After sunset, follow red lights to a glowworm site. Bring covered shoes, swimwear, a towel, warm clothes, and a refillable bottle. The six-hour outing suits moderately fit nature lovers.

“I had a magical time and our guide had a beautiful ethos and great information to share at each stop. The glowworms were even more amazing than expected! Would definitely highly recomend.!”

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4.Atherton Tablelands: Lakes, Waterfalls, Rainforest Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 112 reviews · 10 hours · from $119

Spend 10 hours with Uncle Brian’s Tours visiting Babinda Boulders, Josephine Falls, Milla Milla Falls, and Lake Eacham. You’ll swim, walk through rainforest, eat hot lunch, and travel with a lively English-speaking guide such as Sam, Pauly, Rachel, or Troy. Platypus spotting is included from April through October.

“Amazing! our guide Conrad made the trip one of the best experiences. His energy, knowledge and ability to get everyone on the tour laughing and involved made the trip even better. from start to finish it was such a and outstanding day!”

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5.Amazing Daintree Rainforest Tour Waterfall Hike, Lunch, Swim & Crocodile Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · from $182

Travel from Port Douglas or Mossman with guide Allister into a secluded part of the Daintree. Walk a sometimes-slick rainforest trail to a waterfall swim, enjoy a chef-prepared lunch with several main-course choices, then cruise the Daintree River by solar-powered boat to look for crocodiles and other wildlife.

“AMAZING EXPERIENCE! A tour for those who are truly outdoorsy as it is true hiking. Alister was the best tour guide and person. He shared so much of his life experiences living in the rainforest with us and was very knowledgeable about the Read more”

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6.Barron Gorge and Kuranda National Park Half Day Rainforest and Waterfall 4WD Tour from Cairns

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · from $131

Ride a 4WD from Cairns through Wet Tropics rainforest, Barron Gorge, Kuranda National Park, and Davies Creek. Stop at Barron Falls, a clear swimming hole, Henry Ross Lookout, and possibly lower Barron Falls. Guides including Lance, James, Steve, Mick, and others explain local plants, wildlife, culture, and history. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

“This small group tour was perfect! The guide was fun and informative as they weaved our group throughout the rain forest, small streams and local landmarks. The off roading was a relaxing adventure.”

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7.Waterfall and Daintree Rainforest Tour – 2 Day Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 51 reviews · 2 days · from $221

Spend two full days from Cairns exploring Babinda Boulders, Josephine Falls, Millaa Millaa Falls, Lake Eacham, Mossman Gorge and Cape Tribulation. You’ll meet Kuku Yalanji hosts, cruise the Daintree River, swim at selected spots, and travel with guides such as Ben, Adam, John or Patrick, depending on the departure.

“Great day, our tour guide Adam made it so fun and interesting and packed a lot into one day, definitely worth it!”

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8.Airlie Beach: Waterfall & Rainforest Bushwalk Eco Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 22 reviews · 4 hours · from $84Best value

Join an English-speaking eco guide for a four-hour outing from Airlie Beach. Walk for 1.5 hours through Conway National Park, then swim beneath Cedar Creek Falls. Sherene brings local flora, fungi, fauna, culture, and history to life in a group limited to 10, with hotel pickup, snacks, and water refills included.

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