Swagmans Trail Three Day Tour

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Whilst in Port Douglas or Cairns you will experience the Reef & Rainforest, but ...are you aware that just a short drive from your accommodation and from 500 to more than 1000 metres above sea level, there are another two natural wonders?

The Great Australian Outback & The Amazing Atherton Tablelands.
Visit in "safety", with your own personal Driver/guide, the mist enshrouded waterfalls, Crater Lakes and Gorges of this magical part of Tropical North Queensland. Picture yourself having lunch on the side of a "Bush Billabong", after experiencing the vastness of Outback Australia. We stop to sample the natural wonders, such as the magnificent Mt Mulligan Escarpment, along the way.
Our most popular excursion, ex Cairns or Port Douglas, is the Exclusive "Swagmans Trail" (Min 2 Adults - Max 4 Adults)
 (Select 2 Nights Only)

A Sample of our tours
An Atherton Tableland & Outback - 3 Day Package.

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Day 1.
Depart Cairns around 9 am, bound for Tyrconnell Gold Mine. Within 15 minutes we visit the stunning Barron Gorge at Lake Placid, followed by Kuranda and the majestic Barron Falls. It is possible to take the Kuranda Skyrail one-way, and meet again in Kuranda. We leave the coastal and Highland rainforest and head inland to Mareeba and the Savannah country. We visit the unique 'Golden Drop Mango Winery', and the spectacular Mareeba Wetlands. You can sample the wine and gift packs are available for purchase. Spotting a pair of Jabiru, (Black-necked Storks) and observing the Gouldian Finches, are highlights of the Wetlands cruise and Visitors Centre.

Arrive at Tyrconnell in mid afternoon, you are now in Outback territory, vast, rugged and definitely Australian. Enjoy a tour of this fascinating Mine, now having been restored to its former glory of 1880, before retiring to your quarters to prepare for dinner with your hosts, and a tour of the historical cemetery by Lantern light.

Included in Day 1:
Transfers from Cairns with sight seeing.
Mareeba Wetlands entry & cruise
Lunch
Mine & Cemetery Tours
Dinner
Accommodation
Tip: (Select 2 nights only)

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Day 2.
 Up with the sun and after a good hearty breakfast and some Gold panning, youre on your way to Maloberti's North Queensland Coffee Plantation. Observe the entire process from the beans on the trees, through to the harvesting and  roasting, samples are available to buy. We continue on to Granite Gorge. Walk this amazing Australian landscape, have a swim if desired and feed the native Rock Wallabies.

After having a picnic lunch, we make our way to the lush, unspoilt and scenic Southern Atherton Tablelands. We visit the historical town of Herberton and view the unique Diatreme at Mt Hypipamee National Park, following the cascades of the Dinner Falls through World Heritage rainforest. The rest of the afternoon is spent experiencing other "Tableland" natural wonders, such as the 500 year old "Curtain Fig Tree". A cool refreshing swim in crystal clear water may be in order at Lake Eacham or a visit to "Hastie Swamp" to see the thousands of migratory birds viewing the setting sun. We rendezvous with your hosts for the night in the late afternoon at Atherton Blue Gum, a unique 4 Star Bed & Breakfast. Dinner is your choice, with complimentary transfer to and from a local restaurant.

Included in Day 2:
Full Breakfast
Gold Panning
Day Tour
Granite Gorge entry
Lunch
Accommodation
Transfer to Restaurant for Dinner
Tip: (Select 2 nights only)

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Day 3.
 
 Early morning platypus watching is an option, followed by a full breakfast on the top deck, overlooking the serene Atherton Valley and surrounding mountains. We take a short journey to Lake Barrine to see Mother Nature at her most wondrous and ponder how it all came about over a pot of tea at the famous Tea House. A 45 minute cruise around this extinct volcanic lake, surrounded by world heritage rainforest is an option. An excellent commentary of the local fauna & flora is supplied as you relax in the peaceful surrounds..

There will be an opportunity to stop off at Hallorans Hill environmental lookout, on the edge of an extinct volcano. Before descending the Great Dividing Range to sea level, for a midday arrival on the Coast.

Included in Day 3:
Full Breakfast
Half Day Tour
Transfer to Cairns, Mission Beach or Port Douglas.
Cost of the Package: (Click Here for Currency Converter)
$680   AUD  pp  (Adults)
$499   AUD  pp  (Children under 15 years of age)
Tip: (Select 2 nights only)

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The 'Swagmans Trail' has proven to be the most popular way to see the difference between the Tourist City of Cairns, 'Real Outback Australia' and the lush, tropical, scenic Atherton Tablelands. Tour director, John Donovan (a typical 'true blue Aussie') is able to tailor the tours to meet any special interests.