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RatPacker Holly tells us all about her North Queensland Adventures – If you\u2019re heading to Cairns, you\u2019re probably there to check out the epic Great Barrier Reef right? – the most recognised attraction, the must-see thing to tick off your Aussie bucket list?<\/p>\n
But, have you ever heard of the Atherton Tablelands? No? – Neither had I until I got to Cairns but, the waterfall tour ended up being one of the highlights of my time in Oz and I got to see:<\/p>\n
About an hour and a half South West of Cairns, the tablelands are a must do day trip! The landscape is a mix of rainforest and wetlands; from waterfalls to lakes, to impressive trees, it has it all!<\/p>\n
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Such an aesthetically pleasing spot (great photo op)! As you emerge through a short walk through the rainforest, watch as the fast flowing tropical creek beside you flows over huge boulders. The water is sometimes suitable for swimming, but on my tour we were advised against it as the water gets pretty rough. Nonetheless, it was a beautiful spot!<\/p>\n
I would describe this spot as Cairns\u2019s natural playground – it\u2019s honestly so much fun! It is pretty much a huge slip and slide, but surrounded by rainforests and completely natural – cool huh!? The guide will make you aware of the slippery rocks, so go steady and you\u2019ll have a great time. The water is absolutely freezing, but just brave it – find a spot and jump on in. If you swim on over to the \u2018slide\u2019 there are submerged rocks under the water that you can hoist yourself up on, then climb up the non-slippery sides to the top, get your camera on selfie mode and slide on down!<\/p>\n TOP TIP<\/strong>: If you are bringing a camera\/GoPro, make sure to tie it around your wrist – I unfortunately dropped mine and lost it under the water! [Side note] Luckily, as we were leaving the site, one of the other tour guides dived down and found it for us! It\u2019ll always be a mystery how he found it, but thank you Aussie tour guide!<\/p>\n Remember Peter Andre? The questionable top hit Mysterious Girl? Well, this is where it was (allegedly) filmed! This plunge waterfall is an incredible site – it\u2019s huge! No wonder it is one of the most photographed in Australia; it just looks completely like how you would picture a waterfall, like something out of a movie. Again, the water below is extremely fresh, so pretty cold but, don’t let this stop you from taking the obligatory hair whip photo – herbal essence style (this is the site for one of their ads).<\/p>\n This was by far the highlight of the tour for me. It is essentially just a huge, natural lake but we had such a laugh here! It was formed by a volcanic crater, so the water is naturally really warm and super clear. There are numerous pontoons around to jump in from and swim between. It is a pretty cool, unique location; make the most of it whilst you\u2019re there.<\/p>\n TOP TIP<\/strong>: Look out for tree kangaroos.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re unsure of what to bring for these epic experiences in the Rainforest around Cairns, I\u2019ve popped together a short list of things to bring:<\/p>\n Book Now<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Book Now<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n We operate a 24\/7 service across multiple time zones. Our RatPackers have all been there and done it! Get the ball rolling on your upcoming trip. Send over your rough travel plans (including your flight details \/ dates). If you are yet to book a flight and seeking advice – HIT US UP \u21a1<\/p>\n
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