Daintree Discovery Tour from Port Douglas

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Daintree Discovery Tours

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Experience the oldest tropical rainforest in the world up close! Discover the Daintree Rainforest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in a small group with your personal guide.

Your day begins with a traditional “Welcome to Country” smoking ceremony before exploring the most beautiful places in the rainforest, swimming in a crystal-clear freshwater stream and searching for crocodiles and other wildlife on a boat trip across the mighty Daintree River. This tour will give you a real feel for the magic and uniqueness of this region.

Highlights of this experience

  • Convenient pick-up from your accommodation
  • Guided hike through the Mossman Gorge (approx. 500 m)
  • Crossing with the Daintree ferry into the oldest rainforest in the world
  • Guided Jindalba boardwalk (approx. 650 m)
  • Refreshing swim in Rainforest Creek
  • Visit Cape Tribulation Beach, where rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef
  • Stop at the Daintree Ice Cream Company (optional, at own expense)
  • Photo stop at the Alexandra Range Lookout with spectacular views
  • Daintree River Cruise with a high chance of crocodile sightings

What's included

  • Morning tea and lunch
  • Accommodation transfer
  • 1 hour wildlife cruise on the Daintree River
  • Entrance to the National Park

What's excluded

  • Snacks

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Itinerary

Exact itineraries vary depending on the tour type. 

Pick-up & drive along the coast
Pick-up in Cairns, the Northern Beaches or Port Douglas. From Cairns, you will first take the spectacular Great Barrier Reef Drive – the road winds along the coast and offers fantastic views. Take a photo stop at Rex Lookout with panoramic views over the Coral Sea. The journey then continues to Port Douglas, where more guests will board the bus. From Flagstaff Hill you have a great view over the famous 4 Mile Beach.

Mossman Gorge
Refresh yourself with a local tea, coffee or cold drink before exploring the breathtaking gorge. The Mossman River flows over huge granite boulders here. Guided walk through the rainforest with the opportunity to swim in the cool, clear water.

Lunch & Daintree River Cruise
Enjoy a quality restaurant lunch (several choices) before we set off on a one-hour Daintree River Cruise. Look out for crocodiles, colorful birds and other wildlife.

Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation
Cross the Daintree River by ferry and drive to Alexandra Range Lookout, which offers spectacular views over the delta, river and ocean. Followed by a guided botanical walk among the centuries-old rainforest giants – learn more about the biodiversity of this unique region.

We then head to Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef. From Kulki Lookout you can enjoy the perfect view of this magical place – the northernmost point of our tour.

Return journey & ice cream stop
On the return journey, make a short stop at the Daintree Ice-Cream Company, where you can sample homemade tropical ice cream (at your own expense). Return to Port Douglas around 5:30 pm, to Cairns and the Northern Beaches a little later.

Where we’ll meet

Pick-ups are available from selected accommodation in Cairns, Nortern Beaches or Port Douglas. You can easily select your accommodation at check-out. 🔹 Haven't booked your accommodation yet? No problem - just select TBA (to be advised). 🔹 Your accommodation is not on the list? Write to us - we'll take care of it! We'll be happy to help you and make sure your trip gets off to a smooth start!
Queensland, Australia

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations within 1 day before the start date will be charged a fee of 100%.
Additionally, the terms and conditions of Ausventure Travel apply.
From $239 /person
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Experience FAQs

Pick up from hotels in Cairns City (from 7:00am), Trinity Beach (from 7:40am), Palm Cove (from 7:50am), Clifton & Kewarra Beach (from 7:35am), Yorkeys Knob (from 7:45am) and Port Douglas (from 8:30am). Pick-up also available from Machans Beach, Holloways Beach, Redlynch, most caravan parks (except Crystal Cascades) and some AirBnBs/private accommodation. The exact time will be advised at the time of booking.

a – please specify in the comments field when booking or send us an email. The lunch menu is served in the morning, so you can choose between dishes such as barramundi fish, beef steak, chicken, kangaroo or a vegetarian option. Fruit platter, bread & butter, fruit juice, tea & coffee are included.

We travel in specially converted Mercedes Sprinter 14-seaters with powerful air conditioning in the rear.

Yes, this is possible at no extra charge. Please note: limited storage space, no large suitcases possible.

Yes, you can swim in the crystal-clear waters of Mossman Gorge (depending on daytime conditions). Changing rooms are available at the Visitor Center. Please bring swimwear & towel.

Yes, for children aged 4 and over – included free of charge in the children’s price. Please state the age of the child when booking.

Unfortunately not – wheelchairs or walkers cannot be transported on board for space reasons.

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Daintree Discovery Tour from Port Douglas

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Experience the oldest tropical rainforest in the world up close! Discover the Daintree Rainforest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in a small group with your personal guide. Your day begins with a traditional “Welcome to Country” smoking ceremony before exploring the most beautiful places in the rainforest, swimming in a crystal-clear freshwater stream and searching […]

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