Excursion North queensland rainforest walk tour at Townsville

orth Queensland is home to the Wet Tropics Rainforest - one of the oldest surviving rainforests on the planet and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

McClellands Lookout, Morning Tea

Depart the pier towards Paluma National Park for some morning tea refreshments provided by your guide. Continue by coach 1000m above sea level to the magical McLelland’s Lookout for your first view of the North Queensland Rainforest where you can enjoy a short rainforest walk. This rainforest is known for its exceptional natural beauty, remarkable bio-diversity and ancient ancestry. All of Australia’s marsupials and most of its other animals originated in rainforests, and their closest living relatives can be found in the Wet Tropics.

Along the trails, the tour guide will point out the extraordinary flora and fauna. Many of the species are found nowhere else in the world, including green possums, tree kangaroos and tooth-billed catbirds. More than 2,800 types of plants thrive here, including cycads and some of the world’s first flowering plants. The Wet Tropics is a true wonderland.

Hidden Valley Cabins and Lunch

Following your walk, continue by coach to Hidden Valley Cabins, an eco-friendly family-run mountain retreat on the edge of the Paluma National Park, to enjoy a BBQ lunch and free time to explore the gardens before travelling back to Townsville with a short break/photo stop at Little Crystal Creek.

Castle Hill Lookout

Travel up to the top of Castle Hill for one of the most spectacular views on the East coast of Australia. It's a must do activity when visiting Townsville! Learn the early history of Townsville and the surrounding region from your friendly local guide.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Townsville, Castle Hill, Panoramic Views, the Palmetum, National Park, McLelland’s Lookout

Note

Please note: This tour requires a moderate amount of walking over packed ground, boardwalk and other surfaces for approximately 2-3 kilometers. The ground is flat with a few steps to negotiate. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests utilizing a wheelchair. Comfortable clothing and walking shoes as well as sunscreen, sunglasses, hat and insect repellent are recommended. Please note that this tour is mainly guided by the driver and may not have a seperate guide escorting the tour. The tour sequence may vary.