Daintree, Cape Tribulation & River Cruise from Port Douglas

Port Douglas, AU
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Highlights

  • Traditional Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony
  • Mossman Gorge National Park and Morning Tea
  • Daintree River and Wildlife Cruise
  • Guided walk along Jindalba Boardwalk
  • Cape Tribulation and Alexandra Lookout

Meeting Point

If you are staying north of Port Douglas, we invite you to drive and park at Club Mossman. There is free and safe parking.

Meeting point

4-8 Johnston Rd, Mossman QLD 4873 , Australia

End point

End Point

If you are staying north of Port Douglas, we invite you to drive and park at Club Mossman. There is free and safe parking.

Meeting point

4-8 Johnston Rd, Mossman QLD 4873 , Australia

End point

Pickup

Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)

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Port Douglas Pick-Up Only: We’ll pick you up directly from your Port Douglas accommodation, or can meet you at the Wildlife Habitat in Port Douglas, or Club Mossman. We don’t offer pick-ups from Cairns.

What to expect

1

Wildlife Habitat

If you are staying in Cairns or Northern Beaches, we invite you to drive and park at the Wildlife Habitat in Port Douglas. There is free and safe parking.

2

Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre

We will start at Mossman Gorge National Park, which is the southern part of the Daintree Rainforest. Your guide will share their knowledge of the local flora and fauna with you and answer any questions you may have. This is an easy 500m return walk mostly along boardwalks. We enjoy a delicious Morning Tea at the Mossman Gorge Visitors Centre. Your choice of plunger coffee or Daintree Tea with a traditional damper served with jam, honey and cream.

Duration 60 minutes
Admission Admission Included
3

Daintree

Next we head along the Captain Cook Hwy through the township of Mossman and past the cane fields up to the Daintree Rainforest.

Duration 30 minutes
4

Daintree River

At the Daintree River we will embark on a scenic Wildlife Cruise searching for snakes, beautiful birds and of course the mighty saltwater crocodiles. On the way back in the afternoon we make our way across the Daintree River onboard the famous Daintree Ferry and enjoy the beautiful views up and down the river.

Duration 60 minutes
5

Daintree National Park

You will enjoy a guided walk along a boardwalk in the Daintree National Park. With an abundance of flora and fauna to discover, you will get a real understanding of how the Daintree Rainforest lives. This is an easy 650m return boardwalk.

Duration 30 minutes
Admission Admission Included
6

Heritage Lodge In The Daintree

For lunch we head to the On The Turps Restaurant located at the Heritage Lodge. Enjoy a delicious cooked to order lunch in this open air restaurant nestled in the rainforest along the Cooper Creek.

Duration 60 minutes
Admission Admission Included
7

Cooper Creek

After lunch you are welcome to enjoy a refreshing swim in Cooper Creek. This beautiful rainforest creek is easy to access via a path from the restaurant and free of crocodiles. Relax and enjoy the tranquillity.

Duration 30 minutes
8

Cape Tribulation

t’s now time to head off towards Cape Tribulation, the area famous for the saying where the “Rainforest meets the Reef.” You have time for a walk along the beach or to the lookout, an area steeped in history that is explained by your knowledgeable tour guide.

Duration 30 minutes
9

Daintree Ice Cream Company

On the way back to the Daintree River we stop for Ice Cream flavoured with locally grown tropical fruits. A real treat while on holiday!

Duration 30 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
10

Mount Alexandra Lookout

And a stop at the Alexandra Lookout to take in the beautiful views of the Rainforest and a stunning vista that extends past Cairns in the distance.

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Included
11

Wildlife Habitat

If you are staying in Cairns or Northern Beaches, we invite you to drive and park at the Wildlife Habitat in Port Douglas. There is free and safe parking.

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Service animals allowed
  • Additional information
    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Provided by Daintree Discovery Tours

What our experts say

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    Don't forget your swimsuit for the creek!
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    Try the tropical fruit ice cream treat!
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    Enjoy morning tea at Mossman Gorge.
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    Bring a camera for stunning lookout views.
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    Wear comfortable walking shoes for trails.

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