Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest Day Tour
Description
This premium full-day small-group tour (up to 14 guests) takes you deep into the heart of the Daintree region, showcasing the highlights of the Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge, and Cape Tribulation in one unforgettable day. Travel in comfort aboard a luxury Mercedes Sprinter, with free pick-up from Cairns CBD, the Northern Beaches, and Port Douglas. Led by very experienced local guides, you’ll explore ancient rainforest, crystal-clear creeks, and the iconic Cape Tribulation beach, where two World Heritage-listed wonders meet: the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics. Your day includes a Daintree River wildlife cruise, guided walk and swim at Mossman Gorge, morning tea with freshly baked scones, jam and cream, a delicious Aussie restaurant lunch, and tropical fruit tasting featuring fresh local seasonal produce. With a relaxed pace, personalised guiding, and daily departures, this is the perfect way to experience the very best of Far North Queensland.
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Itinerary
Travel along one of the world’s most scenic coastal drives, with a stop at Rex Lookout for sweeping views over the Coral Sea and the Great Dividing Range.
Enjoy a short stop in the seaside town of Port Douglas, including a brief orientation before continuing to Mossman Gorge.
Take a shuttle into the Daintree National Park for a guided rainforest walk among ancient trees, granite boulders, and crystal-clear waters. Enjoy a morning tea and, if conditions allow, a refreshing swim in the Mossman River.
Continue north through sugarcane fields to enjoy a restaurant lunch featuring local produce in a relaxed rainforest setting.
After lunch, join a guided river cruise and spot native wildlife, including crocodiles, birds, and other river species.
Cross the Daintree River by cable ferry into the world’s oldest living rainforest.
Explore the Cape Tribulation region where rainforest meets reef, with a guided walk through one of the most biodiverse areas of the Daintree.
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.
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).
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
This tour operates daily with pickups from Cairns (from 7am), Palm Cove (from 7:45AM) & Port Douglas (from 8:35AM). The "starting time" is NOT the same as the pickup time. Discovery Tours Australia signage will be on the tour vehicle. Please be ready & waiting for your pickup 5 minutes before your advised pickup time. CAIRNS PICKUPS Please be ready at your designated pick-up point at the scheduled time. As we service multiple pick-ups in the Cairns CBD, we kindly ask guests to allow a 15 minute pick-up window. If your guide is not there right at the scheduled time, there’s no need to worry - they are on their way. We appreciate your patience and understanding. NORTHERN BEACHES / PORT DOUGLAS Please be ready at your designated pick-up location at the scheduled time. We kindly ask all guests to allow a 15 minute pick-up window, as travel times to the Northern Beaches/ Port Douglas from Cairns can vary depending on traffic and daily conditions. If your guide does not arrive exactly at the scheduled time, there’s no need to worry — they are on their way. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Please contact us if you cannot find your pick-up location.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age to travel is 4 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult (4-14 years old)
- Small group of no more than 14 participants