Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation and Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary Day Tour

Duration: 10 - 11 hours
Location: Cairns, Palm Cove or Port Douglas, Australia

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.

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.