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JPT’s exclusive arrangement with Bonadio’s Wildlife Reserve has opened up the magic of the Mabi Rainforest and a newly established glow worm habitat, to self-drive tourists in Tropical North Queensland.

“The self-drive market is significant in Tropical North Queensland with so many backpackers and independent travelers on the road,” said chief executive officer Bob Brett.

“The opening of the Bonadio’s Mabi Wildlife Reserve to the drive market will allow this ever-expanding tourist sector the ability to link with programmed tours and experience the incredible ecological diversity of this unique and endangered habitat,” he said.

“In developing this habitat, JPT Tours saw the potential a significant glow worm experience would bring to this part of Queensland and over the last 18 months has developed what is now regarded as one of the most outstanding glow worm habitats in the country,” said Mr Brett.

The JPT Tour Group identified the ever-growing numbers being drawn to the tropical north and believes this state-of-the-art glow worm attraction expands the offerings in the Atherton Tablelands region.

The special experiences available onsite include platypus viewing, an Aussie barbecue dinner under the stars within the rainforest and a guest appearance by Cairns local zoologist, Mark Culleton in his Birds of Prey show followed by a dusk walk to the banks of the Barron River. Guests meet a myriad of wildlife including pademelons, possums, bats, bandicoots, tree kangaroos and more.

Guests will taste crocodile and kangaroo – many for the first time – and enjoy the thrill of meeting Tropical North Queensland’s nocturnal community.

After dinner, grab a torch and thrill at the glorious display of glow worms, an educational commentary and breathtaking light show.

Every tour participant gets their chance to spotlight along the dark forest paths and help reveal the many inhabitants that bring the forest to life at night.

“This is truly a wondrous and educational evening with an interactive look at eagles, falcons, owls and Australian native wildlife, followed by a fully catered meal and the thrill of a rare and inspiring glow worm display,” said Mr Brett.

Bookings are essential for independent travelers to meet the tour group at a cost of $75 per adult and $55 for children aged four to 14 years.

The JPT Tour Group also offers the Gone Wild with the Locals Tour with the Kuranda Rainforest Skyrail, a half-day on Green Island or the Kuranda Scenic Railway journey.