Cairns To Daintree Rainforest & Mossman Gorge Tour

  • Daintree Rainforest
  • 11 Hours

Overview

Journey into the heart of Tropical North Queensland on a full‑day adventure that showcases the only place on Earth where two UNESCO World Heritage sites meet — the ancient Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef . This immersive 11‑hour tour departs from Cairns and follows one of Australia’s most scenic coastal drives, offering sweeping views of the Coral Sea as you travel north toward Port Douglas .

Your first stop is the iconic Mossman Gorge, a spectacular landscape carved by the cool, crystal‑clear waters of the Mossman River. Here, giant granite boulders sit beneath towering rainforest canopy, creating one of the region’s most photogenic natural settings . You’ll also take part in a meaningful Welcome to Country and Smoke Ceremony led by the Kuku Yalanji people, offering cultural insight and a deeper connection to Country .

Next, board a Daintree River wildlife cruise, where your guide helps you spot crocodiles, birdlife, and other native species that thrive in this unique ecosystem . After a delicious lunch, continue into the world’s oldest living rainforest for a guided nature walk through lush undergrowth, mangroves, and towering trees before arriving at Cape Tribulation — the legendary point where rainforest meets reef .

Before returning to Cairns, enjoy a sweet stop at the Daintree Ice Cream Company, where you can sample locally made tropical flavours (optional, at your own expense) . With round‑trip transport, national park fees, guided walks, and a curated itinerary included, this tour offers a seamless, enriching, and unforgettable way to experience the best of the Daintree.

Perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and first‑time visitors, it’s one of Cairns’ most highly rated rainforest experiences — praised for knowledgeable guides, diverse activities, and breathtaking scenery .

Highlights

  • Take in panoramic views on the costal drive from Cairns to Port Douglas
  • Welcome to Country and Smoke Ceremony at Mossman Gorge
  • 2 UNESCO World Heritage Listed Sites – Where the Rainforest meets the Reef
  • Wildlife River Cruise of the Daintree River
  • Full Day Guided Adventure

Includes

  • Pickup and drop-off at your Cairns accommodation
  • Lunch
  • Mossman Gorge Welcome to Country and Smoke Ceremony
  • Guided Rainforest Walk
  • Daintree Wildlife Cruise
  • Daintree river ferry crossing
  • All national park fees
  • Roundtrip transportation

 

 


What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunscreen

Not allowed

  • Pets

Know before you go

  • Bring along your swimwear, sunscreen, a hat, towel and a spare change of clothes. It is recommended to bring along a long sleeve/jumper as it can get cooler in the rainforest.
  • Water and snacks for the bus ride.
  • Additionally, a camera to snap some pics along the way.

Itinerary

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  • 35 pickup location options:

    Crystalbrook Flynn, Agincourt Beachfront Apartments, Reef Fleet Terminal, Dunwoody’s Hotel, Cairns One, NRMA Cairns Holiday Park, Tasman Holiday Parks – Cairns Cool Waters, McDonald’s, Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort, Lakes Cairns Resort, Palm Royale Cairns, BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut, 10-14 Trinity Beach Rd, The Sebel Palm Cove Coral Coast, Cairns Southside International, Crystalbrook Riley, First City Caravilla, Kewarra Beach Resort & Spa, Cairns Beach Resort – the closest beachfront accommodation to Cairns, Cairns Sunland Leisure Park, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns, Alassio Palm Cove, Cairns Colonial Club Resort, 226 Lake St, K2 Cairns Queens Court, Cairns City Palms, Cairns Central Plaza, South Cairns Resort, 68-68A Abbott St, Summer House Cairns, Travellers Oasis, Tropic Days Boutique Hostel, Gilligan’s, Motel Nomad, Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

  • Mossman Gorge

    Walk, Swimming (2 hours)

  • Daintree River

    Boat cruise, Wildlife viewing (1 hour)

  • View point

    Photo stop (15 minutes)

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  • Cape Tribulation

    Lunch (30 minutes)

  • Guided tour (45 minutes)

  • Daintree Ice Cream Company

    Break time (15 minutes)

    Extra fee

  • Ferry

    (10 minutes)

  • 35 drop-off locations:

    McDonald’s, Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort, Summer House Cairns, Tasman Holiday Parks – Cairns Cool Waters, Kewarra Beach Resort & Spa, Dunwoody’s Hotel, South Cairns Resort, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns, Alassio Palm Cove, Cairns Colonial Club Resort, Cairns City Palms, 10-14 Trinity Beach Rd, 226 Lake St, The Sebel Palm Cove Coral Coast, K2 Cairns Queens Court, BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut, First City Caravilla, Crystalbrook Riley, Lakes Cairns Resort, Palm Royale Cairns, Cairns Central Plaza, Cairns Southside International, Motel Nomad, NRMA Cairns Holiday Park, Gilligan’s, 68-68A Abbott St, Crystalbrook Flynn, Agincourt Beachfront Apartments, Reef Fleet Terminal, Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore, Cairns One, Cairns Beach Resort – the closest beachfront accommodation to Cairns, Tropic Days Boutique Hostel, Trav

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