Calypso offers family cruises, reef tours, and dive trips to the outer Great Barrier Reef for snorkelling and scuba diving. Our reef trips are suitable for all ages and provide a unique and personalised experience for all guests. All custom designed, Calypso vessels offer the very best in comfort with spacious decks, day-bed style seating, air-conditioned saloons and submerged platforms, extending the width of the vessel, to allow for easy access to and from the water. Snorkelling and diving the Great Barrier Reef is an adventure. Exploring the coral gardens in search for weird and wonderful marine creatures at
Set in the heart of the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest, the Daintree Ecolodge combines nature, nurture and culture in a pure rainforest environment. Believed to be over 135 million years old, and the oldest tropical lowland rainforest on Earth, the Daintree Rainforest is a rare and precious botanical treasure. Nestled amongst the foliage, the Daintree Ecolodge showcases 15 eco-friendly bayans (treehouses) immersed in the breathtaking rainforest canopy. Rise to the sound of the birds in the rainforest above, breathe-in the fresh tropical air and discover the lodge's private onsite waterfall on a leisurely stroll through the enchanting rainforest. The
With Daintree Tours you will explore the oldest rainforest on earth – the Daintree. Locally owned and operated Daintree Tours offers small and personalised tours daily from Port Douglas to the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation. Travelling in new, luxury vehicles, you can discover a timeless wonder with birds, frogs, butterflies, crocodiles and amazing lowland rainforest areas, found only in today’s World Heritage regions. With Daintree Tours, each full day tour comprises of rainforest boardwalks, Daintree Ice Cream Company, Coral Sea views, gourmet lunch and morning tea, crocodile cruise on Cooper Creek and naturalist guides having
Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is one of Australia’s most famous wildlife and eco-tourism attractions, which has developed a reputation for excellence in the quality experience it offers. Hartley’s has a beautiful setting surrounded by nature and you can relax and enjoy a delicious lunch or breakfast made fresh on the premises by our chefs with a special lunch area for exclusive groups. We also specialize in custom designed dinners, which must be pre-booked and arrangements made in advance. Hartley’s is often combined as a full day experience with either Kuranda Scenic Train and Skyrail or Cairns Tropical Zoo as the
Specialising in youth and adventure trips, Jungle Tours & Trekking offers action-packed day and overnight trip to the world heritage Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation. Offering tours from Cairns, the Northern Beaches and Port Douglas, we offer tours that include Cape Tribulation Beach, Wildlife Habitat, Daintree Rainforest and more! Travel with informative and knowledgeable guides in comfortable, air-conditioned buses. Your first stop is Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas, where you can interact with iconic Australian animals such as Kangaroos, Koalas and Emus. Head over the Daintree River on the legendary ferry and enjoy sweeping views at Alexandra Range of Rainforest
“Nautilus Aviation guests are taken on journeys to remember. With luxury aircraft, first-class service and breathtaking inflight views, a Nautilus Aviation experience is second to none!” Nautilus Aviation offer a range of once in a lifetime experiences in Queensland’s tropical north and the Northern Territory’s top end! Flying in state-of-the-art aircraft with highly trained and knowledgeable pilots, guests of Nautilus Aviation can experience world heritage listed rainforest, the magnificent Great Barrier Reef, the tip of Australia, awe-inspiring National Parks as well as adventures combining helicopters, timeless culture, airboats, cruise boats and secret fishing spots! Specifically, guests can enjoy
Designed for personalised Great Barrier Reef dive and snorkel adventures, Poseidon will take you to experience three different Agincourt ribbon reef sites.
With clear outer reef waters, beautiful corals and incredible marine life diversity, you can explore spectacular drop-offs and coral pinnacles in this
pristine marine wilderness. This is the ideal day for experienced divers and confident snorkellers for an action-packed reef adventure.
A marine biologist guided snorkel tour is included and certified and introductory divers can enjoy up to 3 dives (additional cost).
Poseidon also has a permit allowing guests to swim with dwarf minke whales if encountered.
For your experience of a lifetime, Quicksilver will take you to the renowned Agincourt Reef on the outermost edge of the Great Barrier Reef, a jewel-like ribbon reef with spectacular coral formations, myriad of colourful marine life and clear outer reef waters for the best underwater visibility. You'll cruise in comfort aboard a sophisticated wavepiercing catamaran to an exclusive and spacious activity platform, the perfect destination to experience this stunning reef world. Ideal for swimmers and non-swimmers, you can choose to snorkel and dive or stay dry and explore from the underwater observatory and semi-submersible, discover with the marine
The award-winning Wildlife Habitat, located in Port Douglas, provides visitors with a chance to get up close and personal with Australian animals in a window of their natural environment. Experience five unique environments; the Wetlands, Rainforest, Savannah, Woodlands and Nocturnal Habitat. Meet a range of iconic Australian animals such as Kangaroos, Koalas, Emus and Cockatoos. Walk over giant Estaurine Crocodiles on the Predator Plank, hand-feed Kangaroos and Wallabies and observe the endangered Cassowary, Quoll and Lumholtz’s Tree Kangaroo. Experience a sumptuous Breakfast with the Birds or delicious Lunch with the Lorikeets. Join a Keeper guided tour for Crocodile feeding
Enjoy a half-day white-water rafting on the Barron River. Only 40 minutes from Port Douglas, the Barron Gorge National Park is known for it's stunning rainforest, steep ravines and the mighty Barron Falls. Tackle the Grade 3 rapids on our daily departure tour (age 12+ only)or take the whole family and experience our Family Rafting tour, suitable from age 6 and over.
With the development of the Mossman Gorge Centre, a World Heritage listed rainforest environment will be protected and Indigenous jobs and training opportunities created as part of the world class eco-tourism visitor and interpretive centre at the entrance to the iconic Mossman Gorge north of Cairns. The Mossman Gorge Centre is the central hub for all things Mossman Gorge and is staffed by local residents with a breadth of knowledge on the area. At the Centre you will find several official welcome to country areas, a contemporary café serving breakfast and Lunch with Indigenous bush food enspired cuisine
Thala Beach Nature Reserve is a deluxe family owned eco retreat in Tropical North Queensland between Cairns and Port Douglas. Overlooking the Coral Sea, Thala’s 83 eco-designed bungalows are set amongst 58ha of beachfront native forest. Positioned atop a headland overlooking the Coral Sea, Thala is all about unwinding and relaxing. Thala provides an island-feel experience without leaving the mainland. Thala is positioned within easy reach of two UNESCO World Heritage sites – the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Wet Tropics rainforest with tour and cruise operators picking up and dropping off at reception. Thala has proudly achieved Advanced
Back Country Bliss Adventures will help you experience the hidden wonders of Tropical North Queensland. Imagine drifting down a crystal-clear rainforest river, on the only river snorkelling tour in Australia. Explore the life under the water's surface and keep an eye out for the occasional turtle. The perfect way to cool off in the tropics. Take part in a traditional Kuku Yalanji smoking ceremony at Mossman Gorge; where you’ll be cleansed of bad spirits and have traditional rainforest body paint applied. Or take up the challenge of Devil's Thumb, exploring the hidden cloud forests of the Daintree National Park
Billy Tea is a locally owned company and has been operating since 1981.
4WD drive vehicles offer superiour comfort. Operator of award winning full day tours of Cape Tribulation and Daintree and sole operator to Chillagoe
Caves and Outback.
We invite you to visit the Daintree Discovery Centre, an award-winning world class interpretive facility that allows visitors easy access to every level of the Daintree Rainforest; from the forest floor to the upper most reaches of the canopy. Established in 1989 the centre is widely recognised as a leader in the field of ecotourism, and in particular, environmental conservation. It provides an excellent introduction to the wonders of the Daintree Rainforest. The Daintree Discovery Centre is located in the heart of the Daintree rainforest, an easy 2 hour drive north of Cairns along one of the most beautiful
The Daintree River Cruise Centre has been operating one hour to full day specialised cruises since 1987, making it one of the oldest running operators on the Daintree River today. The River guides are well informed naturalists and biologists and also keen bird watchers. They will make any of the cruises on offer exciting, memorable and educational on what this unique Eco System has to offer. See rare wildlife including Estuarine crocodiles, birds, frogs, snakes, butterflies, lizards, goannas, and insects. The area is one of the most densely populated mangrove estuaries in the world! Daintree River Cruise Centre is
Down Under Tours is Tropical North Queensland’s leading coach charter and day tour operator.
Port Douglas is blessed to have 2 world heritage listed areas right on its door
step, the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. Our comprehensive day touring program showcases the rainforest taking in the popular destinations of Cape
Tribulation, Daintree and Kuranda.
Travelling in our fleet of luxury modern coaches you can relax in comfort and style while experiencing the amazing beauty of the region.
Lady Douglas River Cruise is an idyllic calm water river cruise, exploring deep into the mangrove ecosystem, searching for Estuarine Saltwater Crocodiles in their natural habitat. Crocodiles are normally seen on over 95% of Cruises, especially in the dry season. Lady Douglas travels several kilometers through the unspoilt mangrove channels of Dickson Inlet, where you can experience and learn about the fascinating estuarine habitat. There are also sightings of local wildlife such as: sea eagles, ospreys, kingfishers, herons, waders, mudskippers, fiddler crabs, sesarmid crabs and papuan frogmouth owls. Each 90-minute River Cruise includes a complimentary beverage on arrival and
Ocean Safari offers an exhilarating ride to snorkel the pristine untouched Great Barrier Reef off the Daintree Coast at Cape Tribulation. This half day eco tour visits two different snorkel destinations, each with an extraordinary array of marine life and coral species. After a fast 25 minute ride, guests are ready to snorkel two fabulous locations at Mackay and Undine Reefs. On most days, the rainforest can be seen along the mainland beach whilst snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef alongside sea turtles, which are found in abundance swimming over reefs full of colourful coral, along with myriads of tropical
Sailaway sets the standards high for nature-based experiences on the Great Barrier Reef. Our commitment to Eco Tourism is an opportunity increase awareness and appreciation of our national environment. Sailaway offers 1st class service, focusing on small numbers of guests, we’re able to provide a personal experience. We operate a range of premium sailing and snorkelling trips to Mackay & Undine Coral Cays on the Outer Ref and idyllic Low Isles, a coral cay island. Sailing daily from Port Douglas. Sailaway specialises in snorkelling, with qualified marine biologists and master reef guides, sharing their passion for the marine
Embark on a fascinating journey of discovery over and deep into the world’s oldest continually surviving tropical rainforest. The iconic Skyrail experience is a must do Cairns attraction that provides a truly unique perspective of Australia’s World Heritage listed tropical rainforest - immersing guests in the sights, sounds, smells and tranquility of one of the most botanically fascinating areas on earth. The uniqueness of the Skyrail experience is epitomised by the purpose built gondolas that offer a sustainable birds-eye view of North Queensland’s living natural wonder whose prehistoric ancestry is some 60 million years older than the Amazon. Learn
Tony's Tropical Tours is more than just a day tour. We offer a full day's personal experience travelling as a small group to the Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge, Cape Tribulation and for the adventurous a four wheel drive journey to the largest accessible waterfall - The Bloomfield Falls. Our guides are highly regarded in the industry with experience in leading informative and entertaining tours and together with our personal service and exclusive locations, we have been awarded the ' Best Daintree Rainforest Tour' for seven years and 'The Best Tour Guide of the Year' award for three consecutive years
Zulu luxury charters is based in beautiful Port Douglas, located a scenic 50 minute drive north from Cairns airport in Far North Queensland – the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. We offer customised private charter options to explore the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and beyond. We have a fleet of vessels ranging in size and options. Day trips to extended live-aboard charters for a variety of activities, let us tailor the trip of a lifetime for you! Meet Levante - Levante is a 44 foot custom built Assegai sports-fishing yacht which has been designed to combine
Tourism Port Douglas Daintree acknowledges the custodianship of the Daintree Rainforest and Great Barrier Reef by the local Kuku Yalanji and Yirraganydji people whose rich cultures, heritage values, enduring connections and shared efforts protect our natural assets for future generations, and we pay our respect to elders past, present and emerging.