Top Port Douglas Trolley Tours

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.

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.

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!

Visit the outer Great Barrier Reef in luxury and style on a full-day cruise aboard a custom-designed vessel. Travel from Port Douglas to Agincourt or Opal Reef for snorkeling opportunities at three superb sites, and the option to do an introductory scuba dive—no experience required. Certified diving is available for advanced divers. Includes lunch, morning and afternoon tea, use of snorkel equipment, and guide.

Enjoy a relaxed afternoon in the Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge. Whether you're short on time or just prefer comfortable itineraries, this half-day tour lets you see and do a lot but without cramming everything in. Cruise along the Daintree River, looking out for crocs, birds, and other wildlife. Take a nature walk in Mossman Gorge and cool off with a swim in a rainforest stream if you like.

Take to the treetops for a thrilling ride on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway with this customizable full-day tour from Port Douglas, including hotel pick-up. Ride the famous Kuranda Scenic Railway, browse the stalls at the Kuranda Heritage Markets or pay a visit to Birdworld, the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary or Kuranda Koala Gardens (extra cost). After enjoying the aerial views from the Skyrail, discover Australia’s indigenous heritage at the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, where you can learn to play a didgeridoo and watch a spectacular Tjapukai theater performance.

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.

Explore the charming village of Kuranda and the World Heritage rain forests of Tropical North Queensland on this full-day adventure from Port Douglas. Chug past waterfall-studded gorges with a ride on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, and glide above the treetops from a gondola on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Customize your day with the choice of many different activities, including a visit to Tjupakai Aboriginal Cultural Park, guided nature tours at Rainforestation Nature Park, and memorable observation experiences of koalas and exotic birds.