Cairns: Cape Tribulation, Daintree, Mossman and Port Douglas

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Cairns: Cape Tribulation, Daintree, Mossman and Port Douglas

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Discover the best of the Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation & Mossman Gorge on this 1-Day Tour. Cruise along the Daintree River, swim in Mossman Gorge & enjoy a guided walk through the rainforest.

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Highlights

Discover the best of the Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation and Mossman Gorge
Cruise along the Daintree River and spot crocodiles, snakes, and other wildlife
Enjoy a guided walk through the rainforest and take a refreshing swim in a gorge
Visit the iconic Cape Tribulation Beach & see where the rainforest meets the GBR
Savor a delicious lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy a morning tea break

Description

This premium full day tour has pick-ups in Cairns, the northern beaches and Port Douglas. Where you commence your journey, will impact the itinerary slightly. For those being collected in Cairns and the beaches, the day begins with a trip along the scenic Great Barrier Reef Drive, to Port Douglas. The road hugs the mountain side and we stop at Rex Lookout to enjoy stunning views of the Coral Sea. From here, we cruise to Port Douglas, picking up any extra guests and stopping at Flagstaff Hill which overlooks 4 Mile Beach. The next stop is Mossman Gorge, where we refresh with local tea, coffee or a cold drink, before exploring this secluded gorge and rainforest paradise. The cool, clear waters of Mossman River tumble through and over giant granite boulders. We’ll take a guided walk and you have the opportunity for a swim, should you wish to do so. We then enjoy a quality restaurant lunch, with a choice of meals available, before stepping aboard boat to take a 1-hour cruise on the Daintree River. Keep your eyes peeled for crocodiles and other local wildlife. Driving on to the Daintree River Cable Crossing, it’s a short ride over and into the ancient Daintree Rainforest. Alexandra lookout provides panoramic views over the Daintree delta, river and out to the Coral Sea. We then wander beneath the ancient rainforest trees on a guided botanical walk, learning more about the biodiversity of the amazing ecosystem. Cape Tribulation is where the rainforest meets the reef and you can take it all in from the Kulki Lookout. This is the most northern point of our day tour adventure, so from here we begin the journey home, but not before pausing at a local Daintree Ice-Cream Company where you can purchase locally made tropical ice-cream (at your own expense). If your return destination is Port Douglas, we’ll get you into town around 5.30pm. Cairns and the northern beaches a little later. One amazing day in our very own, natural paradise.

Includes

Roundtrip transportation in comfortable, late model, air-conditioned vehicles Full Interpretation and commentary by naturalist guides. Port Douglas. Flagstaff Hill lookout with views over 4 Mile Beach. Mossman Gorge. Guided walk and swim in the cool waters of Mossman River. Morning Tea & Lunch. Choice of meals at lunch. Daintree River Cruise. 1-hour cruise. Daintree River Cable Crossing. Both ways. Alexandra Lookout. Amazing photo opportunity. Daintree Rainforest. Oldest surviving tropical rainforest on earth. Botanical Walk. Through the Daintree Rainforest. Cape Tribulation Beach and Lookout. Where reef meets rainforest. Attractions and all national park fees and permits as per itinerary.

Important Information

This tour operates daily with pick-ups from Cairns (from 7am), Palm Cove (from 7:50am) & Port Douglas (from 8:35am). The 'starting time' is NOT the same as the pickup time. Please refer to the email message you will receive after booking from Discovery Tours Australia for your correct pickup time & details. Please note, this is approximately a 12-hour day. The bus journey is a major component of this tour and is approximately 3 hours one-way from Cairns to Cape Tribulation, with stops on the way. You’ll travel with a small group of 14 guests maximum in a comfortable air-conditioned, late model Mercedes Sprinter. This tour is unsuitable for infants (0-3 years).