Daintree Discovery Tours: Afternoon Half Day Mossman Gorge & Daintree River Adventure
4.8
175 Ratings
Port Douglas
Embark on a half-day adventure with Daintree Discovery Tours, exploring the Daintree River and Mossman Gorge. Spot wildlife, enjoy a river cruise, and immerse yourself in the healing rainforest.
Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Daintree River - You will board a cruise along the Daintree River, looking out for all manner of creatures, including the estuarine crocodile, snakes, birds, frogs, and more.
  • Mossman Gorge - We arrive at Mossman Gorge and your guide will take you on a walk and share their knowledge of the local flora and fauna and answer any questions you may have. This is an easy 500m return walk mostly along boardwalks.

You can enjoy a swim in the crystal-clear rainforest stream, which can be quite refreshing, whilst being surrounded by the beautiful and healing Mossman Gorge rainforest. What a great way to spend a morning!

What's Included
  • Cruise along the Daintree River with a complimentary wine, beer, or soft drink.
Additional Information

This tour is perfect for those with limited time, who prefer a half-day excursion, or those wanting to have a lazy morning while vacationing! The trip takes us to two destinations, the Daintree River and the Mossman Gorge.

We start with a scenic drive along the Captain Cook Highway to reach the Daintree River, sharing historical snippets during the journey.

Upon arriving at the river, we embark on a cruise, scouting for the native wildlife like the saltwater crocodile, a variety of birds, snakes, frogs, etc. Compliment your wildlife spotting with a refreshing beverage and snack onboard.

After the thrilling wildlife cruise, our next stop is the Mossman Gorge.

Upon entering the Mossman Gorge National Park, we guide you through an interpretive walk on a raised boardwalk. Depending upon the weather, we might get an opportunity to bathe in the pristine rainforest stream, all while taking in the stunning views of the rejuvenating Mossman Gorge rainforest. What an unforgettable way to end the day!

Location
Wildlife Habitat
Port Douglas Road
Please note that we do not pick up from Cairns, only Port Douglas and surrounds. However, you are most welcome to drive up to Port Douglas and meet us at the Wildlife Habitat.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Strain23
Jun 23, 2024
Must do trip! - We booked onto this tour last minute as we had a free afternoon in Port Douglas and so glad we did! Our guide Mick was brilliant, you can tell how passionate and knowledgeable he is about the area. We really enjoyed the river cruise and had time for a quick swim in mossman gorge to end a very enjoyable tour!
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Lindamarie35
Jun 17, 2024
Outstanding, must do!! - Kim was fantastic, we had a group of 15 with a young child. A super informative tour guide who showed us around some incredible places. The river boat is also a must do! Clean and tidy bus, highly recommend this tour!
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98travisp
May 29, 2024
Great tour with an amazing tour guide - A very well run tour with plenty of memorable moments. Swimming in the Gorge was sooooo refreshing. Our tour host Mel made the day so enjoyable
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Seanfl1356rg
May 29, 2024
Brilliant experience without commiting a full day. - My wife and I had a great time on this tour. The river tour was brilliant, we saw plenty of wildlife. Mossman gorge was beautiful and it was really enjoyable to be able to take a bit of a swim in the lovely waters of the rainforest. Mel was fantastic, very knowledgeable and also entertaining. Would highly recommend this trip. Especially if you've only a few days in the area and don't want to commit a full day to one trip.
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Sightseer18105890932
May 13, 2024
Highly recommend - Such a great afternoon with a small group of 12. Mick was our driver/guide. He was so knowledgeable of the area and was super friendly. Highly recommend this tour when visiting Port Douglas.
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Sandra
Mar 20, 2024
Daintree half day tour - Our Guide Mel was great. Very knowledgeable and good fun. Even though the weather was uncooperative, we had a very enjoyable afternoon. Thanks, Mel!
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Paulln8748kj
Mar 15, 2024
An excellent trip through the Daintree Rain Forest - A brilliant trip in the pouring rain, which added to the authenticity! On the boat trip we had hoped to see Crocs in the river, but because the river was in flood, only caught glimpses of two of them. According to Ray, the pilot of the boat, he knows of of around 20-30 Crocs in that part of the river and he knows them all by name! Brilliant. The trip through the Rain Forest was excellent, conducted by Mel, who was very knowledgeable, and made everyone very welcome. She was also the driver of the minibus, where we were all introduced to each other.
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812malcolmt
Mar 12, 2024
An excellent tour greatly enhanced by our guide / human encyclopedia aka Michael / Mick - Our small group half day experience on the Daintree river and to the Mossman Gorge was brought to life by our guide Michael / Mick. His safe driving, his personality, his humour, his patience, and his exceptionally good ability to impart his encyclopedic knowledge of and interest in the area including its history made our day. Thank you !
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H618kwdavidf
Mar 11, 2024
Best Guide Yet! - Mel is a terrific guide, highly recommend. Picked my party up at my VRBO, clean vehicle, comfy. Introduced us to others on the tour.
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Goplaces38056455460
Jun 21, 2024
I have a dislike of large barking dogs. - Mal was a very proficient tour guide. The tour was very good. Unfortunately I felt very uncomfortable having a large dog on board the small boat. It was not expected and not informed.
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