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Enjoy a full day out taking in the magnificent Cairns Highlands, waterfalls, rainforests, and Paronella Park (Spanish Castle ruins) - one man's inspiration and dream.
Your eco accredited day begins with a scenic drive up the Gillies Range, overlooking the breathtaking beauty of the Mulgrave Valley. Enjoy a delicious Devonshire Tea at Lake Barrine Teahouse before embarking on the informative Wildlife Cruise on Lake Barrine. The infamous Giant Curtain Fig Tree will inspire a photograph or two, before enjoying a Hot Lunch.
After lunch we visit the picturesque Millaa Millaa Falls, one of the most renowned waterfalls in Australia. Continuing down the Palmerston Highway we stop enroute at Crawford's Lookout. Inspiring Paronella Park is our next stop where we enjoy a guided tour of the Spanish Castle ruins in a rainforest by Mena Creek Falls. Our last stop heading back to Cairns is the Babinda Boulders, part of the Wooroonooran National Park, and shrouded with Aboriginal myth. We arrive back in Cairns approximately 6.00pm when you are returned to your accommodation.
Under the Eco Certification Program, Ecotourism is defined as:
Ecologically sustainable tourism with a primary focus on experiencing natural areas that fosters environmental and cultural understanding, appreciation and conservation.
The Eco Certification Program is a world first. It has been developed by industry for industry, addressing the need to identify genuine ecotourism and nature tourism operators in Australia. The Eco Certification Program is now being exported to the rest of the world as the International Ecotourism Standard.
Ecotourism and nature tourism certification provide industry, protected area managers, local communities and travellers with an assurance that a certified product is backed by a commitment to best practice ecological sustainability, natural area management and the provision of quality ecotourism experiences.
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