Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary Day Tour

Take a day trip from Cairns along one of Australia's most scenic coastal roads to Daintree National Park. Along the way you'll visit the Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary at Port Douglas, swim in a crystal-clear river at Mossman Gorge, take a cable ferry across the Daintree River then explore Cape Tribulation on a guided rainforest walk.

Your first stop is Port Douglas, where you will visit the Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary to see native animals including kangaroos, tree kangaroos, crocodiles, koalas and rare cassowaries. Your journey continues to Mossman Gorge, where you can take a walk in the rainforest or swim in a rainforest stream.

Then it's time to head north and cross the Daintree River by cable ferry to enter the Cape Tribulation section of the Daintree National Park. You'll enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at Coconut Beach Resort, and go for a swim in a private rock pool. After a visit to Cape Tribulation Beach, you'll take the guided Marrdja Botanical Rainforest Walk through the heart of Cape Tribulation. Along the way, your guide will share the fascinating secrets of the rainforest, its food, medicines and history.

Your journey then returns to the Daintree River, where you will enjoy a wildlife cruise, searching for crocodiles, birds and other mangrove wildlife. Before your day out concludes you'll have spectacular views from the Rex Lookout.

Schedule details

Departure Point:

Tour departs from selected Cairns, Palm Cove/Northern Beaches and Port Douglas hotels

Departure Time:

Tour departs between 7:00am and 8:30am, depending on your hotel location

Return Details:

Returns to original departure point

Pricing information

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Tour options:

Additional information

Inclusions:

• Driver/guide
• Entrance to Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary in Port Douglas 
• Cable Ferry across Daintree River
• Lunch
• Cape Tribulation beach and foreshore walk
• Guided Marrdja Botanical Boardwalk
• Daintree River cruise
• Hotel pickup and drop off

Exclusions:

• Gratuities (optional)
• Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
• Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat

Local Operator Information:

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