With your own personal Driver/guide, visit 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.

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 

Day 2. Up with the sun and after a good hearty breakfast and some Gold panning, you?e 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 

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. 

The Swagman 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.Accommodation is Atherton Blue Gum (night 2) or Tyrconnell Gold Mine Cottage (night 1), both boutique/unique accommodation.