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Daintree Afternoon and Nocturnal Tour
- Expert nature guides throughout the experience
- Interpretive rainforest walks (day and night)
- Daintree River wildlife cruise on a solar-electric boat
- Afternoon tea before the river cruise
- Dinner in the jungle at Cape Tribulation
- Sunscreen and insect repellent provided
- First aid kit on board
- Binoculars for wildlife spotting
- Torches for spotlighting during nocturnal walk
- Umbrellas available for rainy conditions
Start Location: Not Available
End Location: Not AvailableThis is a long day tour (approx 10–11 hours) with multiple pick-up/drop-off points.
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Pick-ups start mid-afternoon (Cairns ~12:30pm, Port Douglas ~1:30pm).
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Small group size means a more personalised experience.
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Not suitable for children under 14 years old.
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Moderate walking is required on rainforest boardwalks and night walks.
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Terrain can be uneven, especially at night—good walking shoes recommended.
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Tour is not wheelchair accessible.
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Weather dependent: if conditions are unsafe the tour may be rescheduled or refunded.
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Pre-booking is essential — walk-ins on the day cannot be accommodated.
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Dietary requirements should be advised at time of booking.
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You’ll return late evening (around 11:30 pm to Cairns).
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Cameras and water bottles are recommended so you can capture the experience.
Very few visitors to the area have the opportunity to visit the ‘Oldest continually growing rainforest in the
world’ at night!”
TOUR SUMMARY
Starting in the mid afternoon when the sun is highest in the sky, experience the magical views of the Great Barrier Reef Drive, perhaps the region’s most scenic coastal highway. Observe the changes in habitat diversity as we venture north to the Daintree Tropical Rainforest.
Cruise the beautiful Daintree River spotting wildlife on a quiet, clean solar electric boat with zero environmental impact. Get closer to nature… hear, smell & experience without noise & fumes. Afternoon tea included prior to departure.
Arrive at Cape Tribulation, a World Heritage area with pristine beaches, rainforest, cool streams, towering mountains and freshwater valleys that captivate our visitors. We often spend an hour exploring the natural assets of the coastline
Dining in the evening Rainforest is an experience not to miss! The delicious range of cuisine on offer in Cape Tribulation is sure to make your visit to the Daintree memorable
A wildlife tour in Far North Queensland is not complete without a night walk. Much of the local wildlife has adopted a nocturnal lifestyle to avoid to heat of the day in the tropical climate. Perhaps the most unique part of this experience is to observe nocturnal wildlife in the Wet Tropics.
Time to sit back, relax and watch the back of your eyelids in the comfort of our modern vehicles. Return across the Daintree River on the Cable Ferry and we’re back in civilisation so you can look through and share your photos
Afternoon–Evening Daintree & Cape Tribulation Itinerary
12:30pm – Pick up from Cairns
Travel north along the scenic Great Barrier Reef Drive toward the Daintree Rainforest.
1:30pm – Pick up from Port Douglas
2:15pm – Daintree River Wildlife Cruise
Enjoy a quiet solar-powered cruise on the Daintree River, spotting crocodiles, birds and other wildlife. Afternoon tea included.
4:00pm – Daintree Rainforest Walks
Explore the ancient World Heritage–listed Daintree Rainforest on guided walks through lush rainforest landscapes.
5:30pm – Cape Tribulation Beach & Dinner
Visit Cape Tribulation where the rainforest meets the reef. Relax with a drink and enjoy dinner at Tides Restaurant, just steps from the beach.
7:00pm – Guided Night Walk
Discover the nocturnal wildlife of the Daintree on a guided evening walk.
9:30pm – Depart Daintree
Begin the return journey south, crossing the Daintree River by cable ferry.
11:30pm – Return to Cairns
Adult: $400.00
Duration: 11 hours