Cairns Daintree Rainforest Full Day Tour

Explore the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge and Cape Tribulation with an expert naturalist guide. Traveling by a specially designed vehicle in small group of no more than 14 participants ensures a personalized experience.

What's included:

• Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• National Park fees
• Driver/guide
• Cruise on Daintree River

Not included:

• Daintree Ice Cream (at own expense)
• Food and drinks, unless specified

What to expect:

Duration: 11 hours

Captain Cook Highway

Captain Cook Hwy, Cairns North QLD, Australia

Continue the journey north along one of the most picturesque coastal drives in the world, stopping at Rex Lookout for views over Trinity Beach and back towards the mountains of the Great Dividing Range.

30 minutes

Port Douglas

Port Douglas, Queensland

The next stop is the small seaside village of Port Douglas for short town tour before heading to Mossman Gorge on the southern edge of the Daintree World Heritage area. Here you’ll enjoy morning tea in the New Mossman Gorge Centre.

30 minutes

Mossman Gorge

Mossman Gorge Road, 4873, Queensland

Board a shuttle bus accompanied by your Naturalist or Eco/World Heritage accredited guide and head up to the national park for a guided walk in dense tropical rainforest. Enjoy the views over the huge granite boulders and crystal clear waters of the Mossman River. If time and weather permits you will be able to refreshing swim.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Daintree Region

Queensland

Heading further north and passing the sugar cane fields of North Queensland, stop for delicious lunch at the Daintree Tea House, the longest-established restaurant in the Daintree area that serves local produce of the highest standards.

45 minutes

Daintree River

Daintree River, Queensland, Australia

After lunch, join a small and personalized cruise on the Daintree River. If you are lucky enough, you may even spot the elusive crocodile.

1 hour

Daintree Region

Queensland

Shortly after, arrive at the Daintree River and board the cable ferry to cross this mighty river. The journey home gives you time to relax and reflect on your day before you are returned to your accommodation.

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Thornton Beach

Cape Tribulation Rd, Thornton Beach, 4873, Queensland

Continue further north, stopping at Marrdja or Jindalbe Boardwalk for a guided walk in one of the most bio-diverse areas in the Daintree Rainforest. From here, head to Cape Tribulation where two World Heritage areas meet – the Rainforest of the Daintree National Park and the Great Barrier Reef.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Daintree Ice Cream Company

1819 Cape Tribulation Rd, Diwan QLD 4873, Australia

Leaving Cape Tribulation Beach, venture south back toward The Daintree River, stopping along the way at one of the Daintree Ice Cream Shops for afternoon tea. Here you will have the opportunity to sample locally made ice-cream featuring seasonal fruits of the tropics (at own expense).

15 minutes

Mount Alexandra Lookout

Cape Tribulation Rd, Cape Tribulation, QLD 4873, Queensland

Continuing north along winding and picturesque road toward Cape Tribulation. Along the way you’ll see even more wonders of the World Heritage-listed Daintree National Park. A stop at the Alexandra Lookout is an opportunity to look back over the coastal road just traveled and take in the breathtaking views over the Daintree River mouth, Snapper Island and Low Isles.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included