The 14 Rainforest and Jungle Waterfall Tours in Australia That Earn Their Price

1.Byron Bay: Glowworms, Waterfalls & Rainforest Experience

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

Travel from Byron Bay into the hinterland with guides such as Chris, Douglas and Magnus. Walk through Nightcap National Park, visit waterfalls and lookouts, enjoy a light vegetarian dinner, then follow a guide through a secret glowworm site. Expect uneven paths, evening conditions and about 75 minutes of driving each way.

“Amazing tour, very knowledgeable guide who was friendly. The tour was amazing, went at a good pace and had lots to offer. The group was small which was great and we could all ask questions when we wanted to. Really recommend this activity!”

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2.Glow-worms, Waterfalls & Rainforest Experience

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

From Byron Bay, Chris, Cris, Alex, or Douglas may guide you into Nightcap National Park for waterfall swims, lookout views, rainforest walks, and glowworms after dark. The day ends with an organic vegan dinner in the forest. Bring sturdy covered shoes, swimwear, a towel, water, and warm layers.

“Excellent, positive, educational and an element of magical! 100% recommend to any local and international to enjoy the beauty of Byron!”

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3.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. Expect swimming, easy rainforest walks, hot lunch, snacks, music, games, and a guide such as Sam, Pauly, Rachel, or Troy. Platypus spotting runs from April 1 to October 31.

“We had the most AMAZING day with Uncle Brian. The trip was perfectly planned, the spots we visited were so interesting and beautiful. The guide (cousin Pauly) was amazing as well and a really sweet guy. The lunch was amazing, there were snacks, we sang karaoke in the bus which was really fun, there were a bunch of games planned for when we drove for longer periods of times. We had the most fun time and it was definitely the best booked trip we have ever been on. -Karoline and Nadia”

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

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

Join guide Allister for an 8 to 9-hour Daintree day from Port Douglas or Mossman. Hike a private rainforest trail to a waterfall swim, enjoy chef-made lunch with several choices, then take a solar-powered crocodile cruise. Groups are capped at 11.

“Allister was wonderful and very knowledgeable about the rainforest. We had an amazing hike to a secluded waterfall for a swim. Pick-up time was spot on and the pace of the day was just right.”

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

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

Ride a 4WD through Wet Tropics rainforest, Barron Gorge, Kuranda National Park, and Davies Creek on a five-hour tour from Cairns. You will stop at Barron Falls, a clear swimming hole, and Henry Ross Lookout, with guides such as Lance, James, Mick, or Steve sharing local stories.

“Interesting day out had a very informative guide who gave us a lot of information regarding all the trees, and was good to be off the beaten path and get in the heart of the rain forest. Would have liked to have gone to butterfly sanctuary which was closed by the time we arrived in the afternoon but still beautiful scenery”

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6.Cairns: Waterfall and Daintree Rainforest Tour – 2 Day Tours

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

Spend two full days from Cairns with guides such as Ben, Adam, John, or Patrick, visiting Babinda Boulders, Josephine Falls, Millaa Millaa Falls, Lake Eacham, Mossman Gorge, and the Daintree. Expect swimming, rainforest walks, wildlife, Indigenous culture, and plenty of time on the road.

“Waterfall tour and guide great - unexpectedly so and would give this part 5 stars. Daintree tour was okay but a lot of driving and stopping and the group size was too big. Couldn’t hear the guide at times etc. But a good 2 days all in all.”

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7.Gold Coast: Kangaroos, Rainforest & Waterfalls Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 30 reviews · 8h 30m · from $130

Spend about 8.5 hours with a guide from Gold Coast Rainforest Tours, watching wild kangaroos and seeking koalas before hiking through Springbrook National Park. Visit three waterfall bases, swim when conditions allow, enjoy lunch and hear commentary in English or Spanish. Peter and Talitha are named guides.

“It was a really fantastic experience, the tour guide was very knowledgeable, creating a peaceful and encouraging experience for everyone, international and Australian visitors. The rainforests were spectacular and the animals were observed in their natural environment ( kangaroos/ koalas) Unforgettable and would recommend to anyone visiting the Gold Coast as something really special to experience. Robert and Tina Adelaide SA”

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8.Airlie Waterfalls & Rainforest Bushwalk Eco Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $85

Spend four hours with Driftwood Tours visiting Cedar Creek Falls and walking through Conway National Park. Cherene or Shirin leads the small group, sharing local plant, wildlife, and cultural knowledge before you cool off in a natural rock pool.

“I would highly recommend this activity to anyone. The waterfalls were flowing when we went. It was so cool and refreshing. It was a quick drive over. First we took a short looped trail, where we went through a rainforest. It was lovely tRead more”

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9.Airlie Beach: Waterfall & Rainforest Bushwalk Eco Adventure

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

Join Driftwood Tours for a four-hour nature trip from Airlie Beach. Your English-speaking guide, including Sherene on some departures, leads a 1.5-hour rainforest walk in Conway National Park before a one-hour swim at Cedar Creek Falls. Pickup, snacks, and water refills are included.

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10.Private Half Day Tour: World Heritage Rainforest & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews

Travel from Cairns into three Wet Tropics national parks with a private guide, stopping at Barron Falls, Kuranda Village, Davies Creek, and Henry Ross Lookout. Guides such as Lawrence, Steve, and Cathy tailor the five-hour outing for your group, with transfers, park fees, water, and light refreshments included.

“The water falls and the fig trees and the violets were beautiful. The ant hills were fantastic. The trip was excellent in all areas.”

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11.Daintree Rainforest: Waterfall Walk, Swim & Crocodile Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 8 hours · from $173

Join guide Allister for an eight-hour Daintree outing from Port Douglas or Mossman. Walk an exclusive rainforest trail to a secluded waterfall, swim if you wish, eat a choice of gourmet dishes, taste tropical fruit, and cruise the Daintree River for crocodiles.

“We loved our trip and guide! It was a perfect day great people and lots of fun (: we especially loved the river cruise!”

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12.Private Waterfall and Rainforest Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews

Spend 11 hours with a private group of up to 13, visiting Cathedral Fig Tree, Lake Eacham, Millaa Millaa Falls, Josephine Falls, and Babinda Boulders. Guides such as Carlos, John, Jess, and Stu lead swims, walks, stories, music, lunch, and morning tea.

“We had an amazing time on this tour seeing all the beautiful waterfalls and rainforests. Our tour guide Carlos, went above and beyond to make sure we had an unforgettable experience teaching us about the plants and the history of the places we saw. Such a fun day with a fun group of people :)”

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13.Daintree Rainforest: Magic Waterfall Walk with Lunch & Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 7 hours · from $145

From Port Douglas or Mossman, guide Allister takes you through the Daintree on a scenic drive, rainforest walk, tropical fruit tasting, and swim beneath a secluded waterfall. A gourmet lunch with several mains is included, but the walk requires reasonable fitness and good balance.

“Very informative, the waterfall was lovely and the food was good”

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14.From Cairns: Barefoot Tablelands Waterfall & Rainforest Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10 reviews · 10h 30m · from $105

Join Barefoot Tours for an 11-hour trip from Cairns through the Atherton Tablelands. Visit Curtain Fig Tree, Millaa Millaa Falls, Josephine Falls and Babinda Boulders, swim in Lake Eacham, and enjoy a local-produce picnic at Mungalli Falls. Paige and Simon are among the guides who may lead the day.

“We loved the relaxed nature of seeing many different areas with a guide who was also Chilled and knowledgable. We loved seeing the creatures like the cassowary and turtles and kingfishers.”

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