Mossman Gorge Adventure Day
Description
We spend more time in the rainforest than any other tour! Immerse yourself in a rainforest experience like no other. Beginning the day at a secret location on the Mossman River for our one of a kind River Drift Experience for a refreshing escape near Port Douglas. Trek and float through the Mossman's lush trails and clear streams. Learn its secrets, swim in tranquillity, and drift in the embrace of the rainforest After a well earned lunch, enjoy a traditional Kuku Yalanji smoking ceremony at the Mossman Gorge; you’ll be cleansed of bad spirits and have traditional rainforest body paint applied. Exploring the Daintree National Park at an easy pace, this interpretive 1.5hr walk, will leave you with a deeper understanding of this breath-taking rainforest. A Daintree adventure not to be missed!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Lunch Traditional Kuku Yalanji smoking ceremony; you’ll be cleansed of bad spirits and have traditional rainforest body paint applied. Exploring the Daintree National Park at an easy pace, this interpretive 1.5hr walk, will leave you with a deeper understanding of this breath-taking rainforest
River Drift Snorkelling If you love nature and the water, then this is the perfect tour for you! Within an ancient rainforest, step into the cool, crystal clear water and drift with the current as you explore life under the water’s surface. Watch fish dart in and around the river stones and keep your eyes out for the occasional turtle. This family friendly tour is a perfect way to stay cool in the hot tropics and is a great introduction to snorkelling before heading out to the reefs. Small children can journey down the river on large river sleds.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup times vary depending on location. 8:30am Port Douglas (included in price) 9.00am Mossman George Davis Park (included in price)
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Must be able to walk easily over uneven surfaces and through moving water
- You need to climb up steps (made from roots) to exit river: equivalent to 1.5m ladder
- Maximum weight limit is 120kg/264lb
- Not suitable if you have limited mobility (knees, ankles, hips, shoulders, neck)
- Adults are required to have a basic proficiency in swimming, specifically in freestyle
- You must be able to swim
Reviews(105)
Backcountry Bliss Mosman River Drift Experience has long been a dream of mine and it didn’t disappoint! Our Guide Aidan shared his knowledge of everything rainforest and I learnt so much. Both Aidan and Tia ensured we felt the magic of this place, from the water ( so pure), the ancient trees, wildlife and connections to the First Nations people. Both my husband and I are 62, myself very cautious and my husband a pure adventurer. We both absolutely felt the magic of this place, loved the walk up river, the drifts with and without our sleds, all we learnt and the cuppa and biscuit at the end. If I could I would do this every week! Thank you Aidan, Thank you Tia! Fiona and Graham
This was a wonderful day with swimming, hiking, lunch, and, especially, a super-fun river float. On the float the river flow is all class 1, so small rapids that were a kick but nothing scary for a swimmer of moderate ability. After a nice lunch (great chicken Caesar salad) there were two opportunities to swim on the hike, one by a little waterfall. I was glad I did both since they were VERY refreshing. Also I want to give a shout-out: We all know that enthusiasm is contagious. So is joy. Bridget, who accompanied us on our float was laughing and fun while also caring for us. She added to the day! P S. In the past I have had people ask for positive reviews and to have their name mentioned and that did not happen here.
Great experience and really well look after. Rafting down the river and a lovely day was truly epic
Beautiful river and gorge experience. Guide was super knowledgeable and flexible. Floating the river through the rainforest was spectacular
Just did river drifting today! Amazing experience! Guy and Leo looked after us and shared their knowledge. Was lots of fun!!! And on top of that, we got FREE photos! No need to worry about bringing own cameras. Just relax and enjoy! 120% out of 100% recommended 👌
Thank you for your fantastic review and 5-star rating! We're so happy you enjoyed the tour—it’s wonderful to hear that you had a great time. We’ll pass along your appreciation to Guy Leo and hope to see you again soon for another unforgettable experience!
We booked this excursion during our time in Australia whilst on Honeymoon. I am not the biggest fan of water but Vincent and Tia were sooooo reassuring and explained everything so well I absolutely loved this experience. It was very relaxing just floating down the river and the trek through the Mossman Gorge was very pretty to do!!
Thank you for your fantastic review and 5-star rating! We're so happy you enjoyed the tour—it’s wonderful to hear that you had a great time. We’ll pass along your appreciation to Tia & Vincent and hope to see you again soon for another unforgettable experience!
Fantastic day out! Picked up from our accommodation in Port Douglas. Very enjoyable river drift experience. Afternoon visiting the Mossman Gorge. This included a trip to the Indigenous Heritage Centre there before exploring the rainforest itself. Even found time for a swim in the gorge. Much needed given the humidity and heat. Our tour guide, Josephine, was incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects but especially enthusiastic about all things nature. We wanted copies of some extra photographs to add to our memories - the office could not have been more helpful in obtaining them. We wanted a different type of day and this most definitely did that! Thanks everyone who made that possible
Thank you for the glowing review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the Mossman Gorge Tour and your time exploring the rainforest. It’s a special place, and we’re thrilled it made such an impression. We'll be sure to pass on your appreciation onto our guide. We look forward to having you back on your next adventure in North Queensland
We did the river drift- picked up from our accomodation in Port Douglas and transport to the start of the tour. Was fabulous, from start to finish, informative and fun. Only complaint - finished too soon! Would recommend to anyone who is looking for something to do for half a day. We will be back!
Thanks so much for the awesome feedback! We’re so happy to hear you had a brilliant day. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again for another amazing adventure!
We had a really good half-day on the Mossman river with Back Country Bliss, using small inflatable rafts to float down the river. It’s real fun. Our guides were Jai and Sam and they were excellent. Although I can imagine it being a bit tame for more adventurous types, it was perfect for us. and would be ideal for a family with children over the age of 10 who were good swimmers. The river depth was perfect for us, but I heard that sometimes after some rain, the activity is cancelled if the river is too fast flowing. As well as the river experience, it was amazing to be in the rainforest and to have an explanation about all the trees and the plants, including the toxic gympie gympie. We also saw lots of butterflies including many Ulysses.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the River Drift Tour. Floating along the river is truly a unique way to experience the magic of the rainforest, and we’re happy to have shared it with you. We’ll make sure to pass on your appreciation to Jai and Sammy. We look forward to seeing you again on your next visit!
Excellent experience with fantastic informative guides. We will recommend it to our friends and family............
Thanks so much for the awesome feedback! We’re so happy to hear you had a brilliant day. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again for another amazing adventure!
