~~ 01-Apr-2023 to 31-Mar-2024~~Valid for 01APR23-31MAR24:
Pick up at Silky Oaks at 09:15, Pick up at Thala beach at 09:35 (cannot do on same day as Silky and Vice-versa) and pick up at Port Douglas accommodations at 09:45am and departs at 10:00am. Arriving at Mossman Gorge at 10:30am and enjoy morning tea prior to departure - Tea/Coffee and Damper in the Mayi Cafe, Mossman Gorge Centre and enjoy a guided rainforest walk on selection of trails and elevated boardwalks (easy grade), and an opportunity for an invigorating swim in Mossman Gorge (subject to river conditions). Enjoy Mossman river lookout and Rex Creek Suspension Bridge. Depart Mossman at 12:30pm and have lunch at Daintree village (Daintree Pub) and at 02:00pm enjoy 1 hour Daintree river cruise and after indulge in tropical fruit ice-cream. Return to Port Douglas at 04:00pm.~~~~
~~ 01-Apr-2024 to 31-Mar-2025~~Valid for 01APR24-31MAR25:
Your naturalist guide will meet you at your accommodation and after introductions all round then drive north along the scenic route via Mossman to Cape Tribulation. Lush farmland contrasts with seascape as you approach the majestic Daintree River. Time for a short morning tea break then its 'all aboard' for an informative river cruise. Relax and enjoy the splendour only the Daintree can offer as you learn of Estuarine Crocodiles, mangrove forests and wildlife, this is nature at its best! Ascend the Alexandra Range and pause for a panoramic view of World Heritage Tropical Rainforest merging with the azure colours of the Coral Sea.
Experience the rainforest intimately on the elevated National Park Boardwalk. Accurate interpretations of flora and fauna will be given with ample time for photographs and questions as you search for the elusive, rare, and totally unique Southern Cassowary and other wildlife species within this habitat.
A delicious barbecue lunch with freshly prepared salads (dietary requirements catered for with prior notice) is served while you can hand feed Wallabies and enjoy a cold drink from the bar (own cost).
The tour does a little more, it takes you beyond Cape Tribulation along 7klms of the 4WD Bloomfield Track too pristine Emmagen Creek and time for a refreshing rainforest freshwater swim.
Seek fish and turtles in the creek, butterflies and exotic birds in the trees and indulge in a taste testing of tropical fruit, a cup of traditional Billy Tea, and damper all of which enhance the tranquil surroundings.
At Cape Tribulation Beach, there is a little time to stroll along the beach and boardwalk to the photographers' platform overlooking the mountains and coast where the 'Rainforest meets the Reef.
(There is no swimming at Cape Tribulation Beach due to dangerous Hazards) After a short afternoon refreshment stop at the Daintree Ice-creamery (own cost), you cross the Daintree River by cable ferry and begin your homeward journey somewhat wiser for your 'Total Rainforest Experience'.~~~~ |