Cape Tribulation Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest Premium Day Tour

Cape Tribulation Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest Premium 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.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Palm Cove, Palm Cove, Cairns Region, Queensland

After pickup from your hotel, head north along the Captain Cook Highway passing through the most Northern beach suburb of Palm Cove and hear about the rich history of Double and Haycock Islands and be amazed at the huge Melaleuca Trees that are hundreds of years old.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Captain Cook Highway, Captain Cook Hwy, Cairns North QLD 4870, 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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: 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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mossman Gorge, Daintree National Park, Queensland 4873 Australia

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.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Daintree Teahouse Restaurant, 3225 Mossman Daintree Rd, Daintree QLD 4873, Australia

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.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: 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.
We cruise the river on the only Solar Powered Boat operating on the river. It cruise silently along and also offers an onboard "Croc Cam" which enables close up viewing of the remarkable variety of Wildlife in and around the river

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Daintree National Park, Tropical Research Station, Cape Tribulation, Queensland 4873 Australia

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cape Tribulation Beach, Cape Tribulation, Queensland Australia

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: 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).

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Daintree National Park, Tropical Research Station, Cape Tribulation, Queensland 4873 Australia

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Mossman Gorge, Daintree National Park, Queensland 4873 Australia

Enjoy a morning tea of freshly baked damper (scones) served with Local Jams, Coffee & Tea

Duration: 30 minutes