Top Port Douglas Nature Walks

Admire the UNESCO-listed Daintree Rainforest while someone else takes care of logistics on a half- or full-day small-group tour. Get picked up from Port Douglas, spot crocodiles on a river cruise, have lunch or morning tea (depending on tour length) at the rainforest resort, and visit Mt. Alexandra Lookout. Plus, get a chance to take a beach walk to the spot where the rainforest and Great Barrier Reef meet.

Wildlife enthusiasts will love this one-hour crocodile-spotting cruise on the Daintree River. Unlike many other tour boats, this one is solar powered so it's very quiet, doesn't disturb the wildlife (or you), and is free of fumes. Look out for crocs as well as other wildlife like snakes, frogs, and many kinds of birds.

This is a great tour for those who only want to spend a half-day out or are short on time. We visit two areas on this trip, Daintree River and Mossman Gorge. We begin with a drive along the Captain Cook Highway, on the way to the Daintree River, and share a little history along the way. Here, we board a cruise along the Daintree River, looking out for local wildlife, including the estuarine crocodile, snakes, birds, frogs, and more. After the Wildlife Cruise, we enjoy morning tea with Lamingtons and tea/coffee. Once in Mossman Gorge National Park, we conduct an interpretive walk along an elevated boardwalk. Weather dependent, we can enjoy a dip in the crystal-clear rainforest stream, whilst being surrounded by the beautiful and healing Mossman Gorge rainforest. What a memorable way to spend your morning!

The Daintree River, which meanders through one of the oldest rainforests in the world, is home to wildlife that you’re more likely to spot from the water. On this experience, cruise down the river with a guide looking for native wildlife such as crocodiles, tree snakes, and many species of birds. Learn about the unique tropical ecosystem along the way and return to the visitor center after about 60-90 minutes.

Discover the rich heritage, natural beauty, and fascinating wildlife of Mossman Gorge from above and below the water on this adventurous small-group tour from Port Douglas. A great way to delve deeper into the Daintree Rainforest, this full-day tour includes a traditional Welcome to Country and smoke ceremony with a Kuku Yalanji guide. You’ll also go snorkeling in the river, take a guided walk through the rainforest, and enjoy a delicious lunch.

Get up close to Australia’s native wildlife at the award-winning Wildlife Habitat in Port Douglas. Spot kangaroos and koalas as you wander through the Wetlands; tiptoe past crocodiles in the Savannah; meet Nocturnal critters under a starry sky in Nocturnal Habitat, then take in views of the Rainforest from the treetop canopy walk. For the ultimate experience, upgrade to include breakfast with the birds.

There is nothing else like this in the Daintree! GUIDED WATERFALL HIKE (10:00am to 5pm) We have been given exclusive access to this spectacular hike in the untouched World Heritage Daintree Rainforest. Come with us on a truly wild walk, exploring the ancient rainforest, stunning valleys, majestic mountains, and crystal clear streams of the Daintree. For the morning, we enjoy a fascinating scenic drive into the Daintree Rainforest , indulging in a gourmet lunch in a superb rainforest restaurant. Here we also learn about the locally grown delights with a Tropical Fruit Tasting experience. In the afternoon, we hike deeper into this ancient rainforest, exploring lush forest glades and the creekside valley, and swim beneath a pristine, secluded waterfall. Note: This tour is only offers pickups in Port Douglas or Mossman (Silky Oaks). Cairns guests please meet us in Port Douglas. Also see our "Amazing Daintree Rainforest Tour Waterfall Hike, Lunch, Swim & Crocodile Cruise".....

Discover Kuranda on a small-group tour that travels round-trip from Port Douglas or Palm Cove. Travel through some of the oldest rainforests on earth to reach Kuranda, then to tour the village with your guide and explore independently as well. Continue up the coast to Palm Cove to check out the esplanade and stroll around the shops and beach. Your small-group tour has a maximum of 12 people and includes transportation, informative commentary from the guide, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Get a taste of the tropics on this full-day tasting tour of the Atheron Tablelands from Port Douglas, including hotel pick-up. Enjoy a refreshing breakfast, then visit boutique wineries, meet with artisan producers and stroll around coffee and banana plantations, stopping to sample a variety of wines, chocolates, cheeses and beers. After a delicious lunch at the Mount Uncle Distillery, enjoy a tour of Coffee Works, spot platypus in the outback and indulge in mango sorbet.

Enjoy a day in the pristine surroundings of Daintree Rainforest on this small-group walking and boating tour. Hike through lush forest glades and a creekside valley and take a refreshing swim under a secluded waterfall. After a delicious lunch, cruise through the Daintree River on a solar-powered boat in search of crocodiles and other native wildlife.

We have been given access to the largest World Heritage-listed private Rainforest Reserve in the Daintree. Come with us on a truly wild walk, exploring the ancient rainforest, stunning valleys, majestic mountains, crystal clear streams and pristine beaches of the Daintree. Leaving Port Douglas, we travel north into the lush Daintree Rainforest. For our fascinating morning walk we enjoy an easy wild wander along the Ancient Giants Trail, through one of the most biodiverse valleys of the Daintree. We then indulge in a rejuvenating swim in the glorious natural Dragons Lagoon. Followed by a magnificent stroll down our favourite secluded Daintree beach, where the rainforest meets the reef. We then enjoy a superb gourmet lunch in a rainforest restaurant, followed by a delightful tropical fruit platter. We pick up guests from Port Douglas, Silky Oaks Lodge and North of the Daintree River. If you search this website for "Daintree hike" you will see all our tour options there.

Immerse yourself in Northern Queensland’s waterfalls, rainforests, and other natural wonders on this full-day tour from Cairns. Admire the untouched scenery and stop to swim in the famous Millaa Millaa, and Josephine Falls. In between, visit Babinda Boulders and Mount Hypipamee, watch for wildlife such as tree-kangaroos and platypus, and admire a tropical sunset at Lake Eacham. National Park admission, lunch, refreshments, and hotel pickup and drop-off included.