FNQ Nature Tours

Name: FNQ Nature Tours
Address: Cairns, QLD, 4870, AU
Telephone: +61400732883
Price range: $$$
Rating: 5

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FNQ Nature Tours

Small group nature and wildlife tours Far North Queensland is a wildlife enthusiast’s paradise! Allow us to take you on a journey of a lifetime! James – Owner

Our small group tours explore the rainforest habitat, concentrating on the endemic wildlife found within. Our passionate and knowledgable guides are eager to share the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area with you.

20/08/2025

Re-sharing an oldie because it's such a goodie!

A beautiful Lichen Huntsman guarding an egg sack. Found on our Tour at

Here is some fun info on these amazing critters 😎

🌿 Their mottled, lichen-like patterns make them almost invisible on tree bark and moss. Perfectly adapted for the rainforest

🕸️ Unlike orb-weavers, huntsmans rely on speed and stealth to ambush prey.

📏 Their legs are splayed out wide, helping them scuttle sideways and squeeze into tight spaces.

🌏 These beauties are found in the lush rainforests of northern Australia and parts of Southeast Asia.

👀 Despite their size and spooky look, they’re shy and not dangerous to humans.

28/07/2025

Hello Gorgeous,

I'm coming up to find you tomorrow 💚 Be ready to clock on at 7:35am 🤣😎

The Platypus is one of those Aussie icons that takes your breath away when you first see one. I have seen many, and they will get me excited! 😊

16/07/2025

Happy 🐍

Throwback to my favourite shot from one of many road snake removals.

Australian Scrub Python📍Cape Tribulation

10/07/2025

🌿🌿 G'day Nature Lovers 🌿🌿

We hope all our friends and followers are enjoying the Queensland school holidays.

How are we halfway through the year already!? 🤯

Here is a quick view of availability for our 2 major wildlife departures in 2025.

🦜🐊🦤🦋🐞🕸🐸🦉🦘🦇

18/06/2025

The Saltwater Crocodile – Nature’s Ultimate Survivor 🐊🌊

Spotting an apex predator in the wild is a big wow moment, and it’s a humbling reminder of nature’s raw power and ancient beauty. This image is of Howard, the well-known local male at the Saltwater Creek Bridge in FNQ!

Here are 5 lesser-known facts about these incredible creatures:

1. They Can "Hold Their Breath" for Hours (7 hours was recorded from a captive crocodile). Salties can slow their heart rate to just 2-3 beats per minute to stay underwater undetected

2. They're Ocean Travelers – Despite being river dwellers, they’ve been tracked crossing vast ocean distances using currents and their ability to go without food for a long time.

3. Incredible Bite Force – They hold the world record for the strongest bite, at over 3,600 psi — that’s several times stronger than a lion’s!

4. Long-Lived Hunters – Some live over 70 years and continue hunting effectively into old age. Scarface, the KING 🤴 of the Daintree is a great example!

5. Strategic Ambush Predators – They can learn and remember patterns of prey behaviour, making their ambushes super precise.

Witnessing apex predators like these in their natural habitat is a powerful reminder of how wild and wondrous the world still is. Let’s protect it. 🌿💚

13/06/2025

Meet old mate the Boyd's Forest Dragon.

A fascinating reptile found in the rainforests of northeastern Australia! 🦎 Unlike most lizards, they’ve adapted to thrive in low-light environments, making the dim, damp forest floor their perfect home. These dragons don’t bask in the sun like others. They rely on the stable temperatures of the shade.

With their spiky crests and ancient look, they seem like creatures straight out of a fantasy novel! 🌿✨

07/06/2025

Keep your eyes on the treetops when visiting the Atherton Tablelands — it’s one of the only places you can spot the Lumholtz Tree Kangaroo, a rare and endangered marsupial adapted to life in the rainforest canopy. 🌳🦘

These unique animals can leap up to 9 meters between branches, are mostly nocturnal, and are found only in this part of Australia, making the Tablelands a must-visit for nature lovers! 😎

29/05/2025

🌿✨ Meet the Mistletoe Bird!

This tiny Australian bird has a BIG job — it’s nature’s mistletoe gardener perfectly evolved to spread sticky seeds that grow into new plants! 🎯

In this shot, the striking male takes a break to snack on berries from a wild strawberry bush — a sweet moment in the wild. 🍓🐦

26/05/2025

10 facts about National Sorry Day

1. Date: National Sorry Day is observed annually on May 26th, the anniversary of the tabling of the Bringing Them Home report in 1997.

2. Origin: The first National Sorry Day was held in 1998, one year after the Bringing Them Home report was released.

3. Bringing Them Home: This report, produced by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, investigated the forced removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families.

4. Stolen Generations: The Stolen Generations refers to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were forcibly removed from their families between the early 1900s and the 1970s.

5. Assimilation Policy: The policy of forcibly removing children was part of the broader policy of assimilation, aiming to integrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people into the dominant Australian culture.

6. Intergenerational Trauma: The Stolen Generations' experiences have caused intergenerational trauma, impacting families and communities for generations.

7. National Apology: In 2008, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd delivered a formal apology to the Stolen Generations on behalf of the Australian government, acknowledging the harm caused by past policies.

8. Reconciliation: National Sorry Day is a significant step in the ongoing journey of reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the broader Australian community.

9. Symbol: The native hibiscus flower is often used as a symbol of National Sorry Day, representing the strength and resilience of the Stolen Generations.

10. Education: National Sorry Day is an important educational opportunity to learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture, and the ongoing impacts of the Stolen Generations.

25/05/2025

I hear them! 🐦🕊🦅🦆🦢🦉🦤

Now I must find them 😎

And according to this beautiful sunset, I have 20 minutes 😅

Days off in the bush

17/05/2025

🦉✨ Meet the Eastern Barn Owl – nature’s silent hunter!

With a heart-shaped face and ghostly white feathers, this stunning owl glides through the night almost completely silently. Its superpowered hearing helps it hunt in total darkness – even the tiniest squeak from a mouse can’t escape!

Found across Australia and Southeast Asia, these owls are not just beautiful – they’re also farmers' best friends, keeping rodent populations in check.

Who knew pest control could be this majestic? 🌾🌙

A roadside photo from a Nocturnal Spotlighting Activity last week.

14/05/2025

Good Morning Scuter! 👋🐊

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Telephone

+61400732883

Website

http://fnqnaturetours.com.au/

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