Daintree Rainforest – Full Day Adventure from Cairns
Experience a full-day Daintree Rainforest adventure from Cairns, including a scenic drive to Port Douglas, Mossman Gorge swim, Welcome to Country, Daintree River wildlife cruise, guided boardwalk and a rainforest lunch, with an optional stop at Daintree Ice Cream Co.
Highlights
- Scenic coastal drive from Cairns to Port Douglas with Coral Sea views
- Walk through Mossman Gorge and swim in fresh mountain waters
- Welcome to Country and smoke ceremony with Kuku Yalanji people
- Wildlife cruise on the Daintree River with a chance to spot crocodiles
- Guided rainforest boardwalk exploring ancient flora and fauna
- Stop at Daintree Ice Cream Co for artisan tropical fruit ice cream (at own cost)
Inclusions
- Guided scenic drive from Cairns to Mossman Gorge and Daintree
- Interpretive rainforest walk with experienced guide
- Wildlife cruise on the Daintree River
- Welcome to Country and smoke ceremony with Kuku Yalanji hosts
- Opportunity to swim at Mossman Gorge
- Delicious lunch surrounded by rainforest
Description
Get amongst the wild beauty of the Daintree Rainforest on this full-day adventure from Cairns. The day kicks off with a cracking coastal drive from Cairns up to Port Douglas; think endless ocean views and those lush green headlands lining the Coral Sea.
Your first stop is Mossman Gorge, tucked in the southern pocket of Daintree National Park. Chill out by the river, slip in for a swim in the cool mountain water, and join a traditional Welcome to Country and smoke ceremony with the local Kuku Yalanji mob.
Hop back on the bus and keep the adventure rolling with a wildlife cruise along the Daintree River. Keep your eyes peeled for crocodiles and learn all about the winding serpent-like river system from your local guide. On the other side, stretch your legs on a rainforest boardwalk; there's an ancient world to explore here, and your guide has all the local secrets.
When you're ready for a feed, take a breather with lunch surrounded by the sights and sounds of the Daintree. If time's on your side, round off the trip with a stop at Daintree Ice Cream Co (grab yourself some tropical fruit ice cream, but that's at your own cost), then settle in for the ride back to Cairns. Too easy.