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We will pick you up directly from your hotel in Cairns and Cairns Beaches.
Beginning our journey along the scenic road of the Great Barrier Reef Drive takes us into the seaside town of Port Douglas. Here we capture a view from Flagstaff Hill Lookout across Four Mile Beach. Enjoy the commentary and scenic drive through the township and the CrystalBrook Superyacht Marina.
Arriving at the Lower Daintree for morning tea and then for a 1 hour Daintree River Cruise. An incredible experience of exploring the world heritage listed area by water surrounded by the most diverse mangrove systems in the world. Search for snakes, birds, frogs and the elusive saltwater crocodile.
Enjoy a lunch with fresh locally prepared ingredients at the Mayi Cafe in Mossman Gorge.
At the Mossman Gorge Cultural Center embrace the culture of the traditional people Kuku Yalanji and explore the art gallery. Tropic Tours offers 2 options for your to choose from both uniquely different experiences;
Option 1 – Your Tropic Tours guide leads you on a journey discovering the ancient rainforests ecosystem and its unique biodiversity. Traversing deeper into the rainforest explore the array of birdlife, flora and fauna learning about the different species, bush foods and medicine in the rainforest. Immerse into the pristine waters of the gorge for a refreshing swim in the oldest rainforest on planet earth.
Option 2 – You may like to participate in a Dreamtime Walk guided by the local indigenous people. Commencing with a traditional smoking ceremony before guided along private, gentle tracks, visiting special places and culturally significant sites, past traditional bark shelters and over meandering cool rainforest streams.
Returning we stop at Rex’s lookout for a scenic view enjoying the afternoon sun and cool sea breeze off the Coral Sea before making our way back to your hotel on the Northern Beaches or in Cairns City.
