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Morning Half-Day Daintree Discovery Tour from Port Douglas

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Experience the Daintree Rainforest on a half-day tour! Enjoy a river cruise, guided walk, and the chance to swim in Mossman Gorge.

Experience the Daintree Rainforest on a half-day tour! Enjoy a river cruise, guided walk, and the chance to swim in Mossman Gorge.

Highlights

  • Explore Mossman Gorge and Daintree River
  • Guided tour with a personal guide
  • Wildlife spotting on a river cruise
  • Opportunity for a refreshing swim

Join us for the Morning Half-Day Daintree Discovery Tour, designed for those who want to explore the rainforest without a full-day commitment. Starting at 7:25 AM, your personal guide will pick you up from your Port Douglas accommodation. If you're coming from Cairns, meet us at the Wildlife Habitat Carpark.

The tour includes a scenic drive along the Captain Cook Highway, where you'll learn about the region's history. You'll embark on a river cruise on the Daintree River, keeping an eye out for wildlife like crocodiles and various birds. Afterward, enjoy morning tea before heading to Mossman Gorge.

At Mossman Gorge, your guide will lead you on an easy walk through the rainforest, sharing insights about the local ecosystem. Depending on conditions, you can take a refreshing swim in the gorge's clear waters. The tour concludes with drop-off back at your accommodation by 12:30 PM, leaving you plenty of time for the rest of your day.

Itinerary

  • Pick-up from Port Douglas accommodation
  • Scenic drive along Captain Cook Highway
  • Daintree River cruise for wildlife spotting
  • Morning tea
  • Guided walk at Mossman Gorge with swimming opportunity
Adult $159.00 (Ages 15+)
Child $139.00 (Ages 3-14)
Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) $125.00 (Select 4 for 1 Family (2 adults & 2 children). Price listed is per person.)
Half Day Private Charter (From April 2026) $0.00 ($1,200 up to 8 guests, $100 pp thereafter up to 16 guests max)

What's included

  • National Park Access
  • River Cruise
  • Morning Tea
  • Chilled drinking water on board
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation

Duration

  • Allow approximately 5 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • Port Douglas

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Cancellations made within 24hrs for shared tours or 48hrs for private charters incur a 100% cancellation fee. Swimming may be unavailable if waterways are unsafe..

Available Bookings from 23 Jun to 6 Jul 2026

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  • Adult$125.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$139.00
  • Family (2 Adults & 2 Children)$125.00
  • Half Day Private Charter (From April 2026) Free of Charge

  • Adult$125.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$139.00
  • Family (2 Adults & 2 Children)$125.00
  • Half Day Private Charter (From April 2026) Free of Charge

  • Adult$159.00
  • Child$139.00
  • Family (2 Adults & 2 Children)$125.00
  • Half Day Private Charter (From April 2026) Free of Charge

  • Adult$159.00
  • Child$139.00
  • Family (2 Adults & 2 Children)$125.00
  • Half Day Private Charter (From April 2026) Free of Charge

  • Adult$159.00
  • Child$139.00
  • Family (2 Adults & 2 Children)$125.00
  • Half Day Private Charter (From April 2026) Free of Charge

  • Adult$159.00
  • Child$139.00
  • Family (2 Adults & 2 Children)$125.00
  • Half Day Private Charter (From April 2026) Free of Charge

  • Adult$159.00
  • Child$139.00
  • Family (2 Adults & 2 Children)$125.00
  • Half Day Private Charter (From April 2026) Free of Charge

  • Adult$159.00
  • Child$139.00
  • Family (2 Adults & 2 Children)$125.00
  • Half Day Private Charter (From April 2026) Free of Charge

  • Adult$159.00
  • Child$139.00
  • Family (2 Adults & 2 Children)$125.00
  • Half Day Private Charter (From April 2026) Free of Charge

  • Adult$159.00
  • Child$139.00
  • Family (2 Adults & 2 Children)$125.00
  • Half Day Private Charter (From April 2026) Free of Charge
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