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WONDERFUL WATERFALLS WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS
Tucked away just west of Cairns are stunning Animal lovers will find a number of wildlife parks
waterfalls and lakes that are perfect for a quick and sanctuaries housing rare and native birds,
dip or a great photo opportunity. Nestled within mammals and reptiles. Hand feed Cownose rays
the Atherton Tablelands are Babinda Boulders at the recently opened Cairns Aquarium, which
and Josephine Falls with its natural rock also houses a turtle hospital and a number of
slide. Further west are the picturesque Millaa interactive displays. You can even swim with
Millaa Falls and Malanda Falls. Continue to reef sharks! Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, just
Lake Eacham, a superb lake within a volcanic north of Cairns, is set on 25 acres and offers a
crater, before heading to Lake Barrine. This croc spotting cruise on their very own lagoon as
‘swimming circuit’ is best attempted from Cairns well as their famous croc feeding demonstration.
and is an easy self drive or better yet, take a Here, you can feed wallabies and kangaroos or
guided tour. have your photo taken cuddling a koala.

Millaa Millaa Falls, Queensland Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, Queensland

Meet rays, Reef sharks, fish
and other aquatic animals at
the Cairns Aquarium

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