Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation and Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary Day Tour
- Location:Cairns, Palm Cove or Port Douglas, Australia
- Duration:10 - 11 hours
- TOUR Code:2925N6AC
Take a day trip from Cairns along one of Australia's most scenic coastal roads to Daintree National Park. Along the way you'll visit the Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary at Port Douglas, take a cable ferry across the Daintree River then explore Cape Tribulation on a guided rainforest walk.
Highlights
- Day trip to Port Douglas and Cape Tribulation in the Daintree National Park
- Seeing native animals at the Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary, including kangaroos, koalas and cassowaries
- Guided Marrdja Botanical Rainforest Walk with friendly and experienced naturalist guides
- Cape Tribulation beach and foreshore walk
- Wildlife-spotting cruise on the Daintree River
- Enjoy a delicious lunch
- Pickup and drop off from selected Cairns, Northern Beaches, Palm Cove and Port Douglas hotels
Your first stop is Port Douglas, where you will visit the Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary to see native animals including kangaroos, tree kangaroos, crocodiles, koalas and rare cassowaries.There is also a wide variety of native Australian birds, and the chance to hand feed a wallaby or kangaroo.
Then it's time to head north and cross the Daintree River by cable ferry to enter the Cape Tribulation section of the Daintree National Park. You'll enjoy a delicious lunch at Cape Tribulation Beach House Restaurant. Enjoy one-hour at leisure on Cape Tribulation Beach before you take the guided Marrdja Botanical Rainforest Walk through the heart of Cape Tribulation. Along the way, your guide will share the fascinating secrets of the rainforest, its food, medicines and history.
Your journey then returns to the Daintree River, where you will enjoy a wildlife cruise, searching for crocodiles, birds and other mangrove wildlife. Before your day out concludes you'll have spectacular views from the Rex Lookout.
Lunch Sample Menu:
Choice of fish, steak or vegetarian dishes cooked to your taste and served with a garden salad, fries and homestyle baked bread with a tropical fruit platter to finish.
Schedule Details
Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary, Port Douglas
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Selected Cairns, Palm Cove/Northern Beaches and Port Douglas hotels
Departure Time:Between 7:00am and 8:30am, depending on your hotel location
Duration:10 - 11 hours
Return details:Returns to original departure point
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Additional Information
- Driver/guide
- Entrance to Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary in Port Douglas
- Cable Ferry across Daintree River
- Lunch
- Cape Tribulation beach and foreshore walk
- Guided Marrdja Botanical Boardwalk
- Daintree River cruise
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Gratuities (optional)
- Drinks
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
- Vegetarian option is available
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