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Cape Tribulation & Daintree

Cairns has multiple rainforest regions, understanding the difference is important. Travelling 2 to 2.5 hours north of Cairns is the Daintree Rainforest, often called Cape Tribulation.

Daintree National Park is the entire rainforest region that is World Heritage listed and is the worlds oldest continuous living rainforest. This is the only location in the world where 2 world heritage listed sites - "where the rainforest meets the reef". Cape Tribulation is a beach location in the Daintree Rainforest that has accommodation choices and activities on offer.

Cape Tribulation Day Tours visit the Daintree Rainforest, some focus on the Aboriginal Culture and History. You can consider staying overnight.

Please enquire if you need honest local advice in helping you to choose the most suitable Daintree / Cape Tribulation Day Tour or overnight package.

Kuku Yalanji Cultural Habitat Tours


Rates from: $100

100% First Nations owned and operated

Just a 15 minute drive north of Port Douglas is beautiful Cooya Beach (Kuyu Kuyu), a special place and traditional fishing grounds of the Kuku Yalanji people.

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Active Tropics - Cape Tribulation Day Tour


Rates from: $179

Your action packed Cape Tribulation full day tour with Active Tropics Explorer begins with the beautiful scenic drive along the coastline north of Cairns, past Port Douglas and through the small township of Mossman heading within the Daintree National Park. Our experienced guides will inform you of the amazing diversity you will see when entering this 130 million-year-old rainforest. Your tour also includes a 1 hour Daintree River Cruise, lunch, guided rainforest walk and Mossman Gorge.

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Adventure North - 3 Day Cape Tribulation & Cooktown Wanderer


Rates from: $1499

Experience the very best of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Daintree National Park, the excitement of the 4WD-only Bloomfield Track and the unspoilt beauty and incredible cultural heritage of historic Cooktown. Our experienced driver-guide will share knowledge and history as you explore the ancient Daintree and historic Cooktown. The 3 Day Wanderer is for visitors who have the time to explore our region at a more leisurely pace

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Billy Tea Bush Safaris - Cape Tribulation 4WD Day Tour


Rates from: $220

Billy Tea Safaris offer a truley unforgetable Daintree and Cape Tribulation experience.  Your naturalist guide will meet you at your accommodation and after introductions you will drive north along the scenic route to Mossman. 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 about Estuarine Crocodiles, mangrove forests and wildlife, this is nature at its best! 

Highlights of this day trip include the BBQ lunch, hand feeding kangaroos, an elevated treetops walk, Bloomfield 4WD Track and a visit to Emmagen Creek.

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Cape Trib Connections


Rates from: $179

One of the most budget ways to see the Daintree National Park and Cape Tribulation Beach if you are happy to bring along your own lunch. Or you can pay a little extra to include a great picnic lunch. The bonus is the possibility of getting an indigenous guide for the day. See the World Heritage Listed rainforest, Mossman Gorge and do a 1 hour crocodile spotting tour as well as much more on this great little day tour.

If you want to stay one or more nights up in the rainforest this company gives you the option of  4 accommodation venues to choose from.

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Cape Tribulation Day Tour (CTR - DUT)


Rates from: $259

Travel in air conditioned comfort in a luxury purpose built vehicle as you visit and explore the oldest rainforest in the world.  With professional and informative guides you will enjoy learning about the flora, fauna and native wildlife of this unique Eco System.  Your journey includes a visit to the Mossman Gorge Gateway Centre, Cape Tribulation Rainforest and Beach, lunch in a private rainforest setting and a 1 hour Daintree River Cruise.

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Daintree & Cape Tribulation Premium Day Tour


Rates from: $245

Visit the "Oldest Rainforest on Earth", the amazing Daintree National Park and Cape Tribulation.  Our vehicles carry  14 passengers with personalised service.  Knowledgeable and fun guides offer a well planned itinerary and relaxed schedule to really take in the sights.

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Daintree and Cape Tribulation Start At Mid Day


Rates from: $385

Travel in the smallest group size with FNQ Nature Tours to the "Oldest Rainforest on Earth", with the only company offering the longest walk on this style of tour which is 4.5 kilometres.  Travelling with a maximum of only 7 passenghers (min 2 required for tour to operate).  This nature walk will increase your chance of seeing wildlife in their native environment. The owner/operator is passionate about what they offer and have been recognised by Tourism Queensland and Australian Wildlife Journeys for their efforts to improve the quality of wildlife interactions for guests on their tour.

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Daintree Dreaming Day Tour (Adventure North)


Rates from: $306

This is one of the most intimate and authentic Aboriginal Tour experiences in Tropical North Queensland.  A cultural journey taking you from coast to rainforest experiencing natural beauty and ancient culture.

The Kuku Yalanji people of Tropical North Queensland will welcome you to their lands on this engaging cultural tour. Learn traditional hunting and gathering skills that are still used today to search for bush tucker for their family at the traditional grounds of Kuyu Kuyu (Cooya Beach).

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Uncle Brians - Best of Both Worlds


Rates from: $399

Come and join us on the 'Best of Both Worlds" tour and visit the iconic Atherton Tablelands and Daintree National Park over two action packed days!

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Uncle Brians - Cape Tribbin Day Tour


Rates from: $199

A locally owned company offering a slightly different aspect of the Daintree National Park/Cape Tribulation region. Instead of visiting the tourisity central part of Mossman Gorge they will take you to a tributary creek within the Mossman area for a swim, plus Emmagen Creek right in the heart of Cape Tribulation. Your guide will walk you through the rainforest to locations well known for spotting the rare and endangered Southern West Cassowary living in its native environment.

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