Cape Tribulation 1 day tour

Fast facts

Departs Cairns from 7am Returns Cairns approx 7.30 pm
Tour also picks up from Northern beaches and Port Douglas
Lunch included
Mossman Gorge
Indigenous welcome to country
Includes wildlife river cruise

Travel to Cape Tribulation, home to the oldest tropical rainforests still in existence, with Tropics Explorer.

Tropics Explorer starts your day off with a beautiful coastline drive from Cairns to Port Douglas with Tropics Explorer. With breathtaking vistas of the Coral Sea, this breathtaking journey is a photographer’s paradise. Mossman Gorge is Tropics Explorer’s first stop as it travels north. This is situated in Daintree National Park’s renowned southern region. Additionally, the Mossman River’s icy mountain waters have chiselled away this gorge. This travels through enormous granite boulders and is surrounded by lush, green jungle. You’ll take part in a “Welcome to Country” ceremony in this enchanted location. Along with the Kuku Yalanji people, The original proprietors. Who will also perform a smoke ceremony to rid you of evil spirits. Then, If the weather permits, You may take a cooling dip in the cascading waters or go for a stroll through the rainforest.

We board a Daintree River wildlife viewing cruise as we travel farther north. And before you cross the river and go to Cape Tribulation for lunch. Be sure to keep a look out for the numerous resident crocodiles. Prior to going on foot through this area. Take a guided tour of the historic rainforest surroundings along the Marrdja Botanical Boardwalk.

Did someone say ice cream?

The extreme diversity you will experience will astound you. On a single, short, easy walk, You can see everything from low-lying ferns and shrubs. To the enormous rainforest canopy and even mangrove ecosystems. The Daintree Ice Cream Co. is the next stop for Tropics Explorer. Where you can choose to indulge in one of their delectable ice creams made with organic ingredients. With a diverse selection of exotic tropical flavors—including dragonfruit, coconut, black sapote, lychee, and many others—at your disposal. Yum! ice cream own behalf
We make a photo stop at the Alexandra Range Lookout while travelling south (Walu Wugirriga). Which offers expansive views of the Coral Sea, the Daintree River, and its delta of rainforest.

We then start our drive to Cairns. included a brief drive via the charming coastal town of Port Douglas. With a relaxed atmosphere and lots of cafes and pubs.