Tours 7A & 7B: Wildlife, Daintree Rainforest & Mossman Gorge Tour *Optional Extra 'Swim with the saltwater crocodiles'
Australian Wildlife, Daintree Rainforest & Mossman Gorge
Full Day Tour
**Translator tour guides are available on request for an additional cost of between $300 - $400 per group / tour day - German, Japanese, Mandarin, Korean, Spanish and other languages.
Wildlife & Daintree Rainforest Tour
TOUR 7A - DREAMTIME WALK
$390 Adult (15 years and older)
$270 Child (12-14 years old)
Online bookings - 6% surcharge
Phone bookings - no surcharge
TOUR 7B - GUIDED WALK WITH SACRED OWL TOURS
$300 Adult (15 years and older)
$220 Child (4-14 years old)
Free - Infants (under 4 years old)
Online bookings - 6% surcharge
Phone bookings - no surcharge
Highlights
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Wildlife Habitat, an open and interactive environment - wander along elevated boardwalks, observing Australian Animals up close - Koalas, Kangaroos, Wallabies, Cassowaries, Saltwater Crocodiles, Freshwater Crocodiles, Australian birds. There is a huge range of flora and fauna as birds fly freely and some of the animals roam freely too!
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Hand feed the wallabies and Kangaroos, and join in the wildlife presentations ( Cassowary, Koala, Reptile & Saltwater Crocodile) before sitting down for the Crocodile Feeding Presentation.
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See the famous "Tree Kangaroos" (kangaroos that live in the trees !) along with the enormous birds - The Cassowary, Jabiru (Black Neck Stork) and the Brolga.
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Mossman Gorge (the Daintree Rainforest) where you'll enjoy a swim in the cool refreshing crystal clear waters of Mossman Gorge.
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Dreamtime Walk - Tour 7a (additional $90 per person) - An immersive cultural experience. - Begin with a traditional 'smoking' ceremony to cleanse and connect with the rainforest's spirits. Follow your knowledgeable Indigenous guide on a private rainforest track, learning about traditional plant use, bush food sources, and ancient traditions like bush soaps and ochre painting. Conclude your walk with a delightful serving of traditional bush tea and damper—a perfect finale to your rainforest journey.
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Mossman Gorge Daintree Rainforest Walk - Tour 7b, Free-time to explore the enchanting Daintree Rainforest. Walk along the boardwalks that sit high above the ground in the rainforest canopy. Walk along the tracks over the crystal clear creeks and meandering river streams to the lookouts, viewing areas and swimming holes.
Australian Wildlife, Daintree Rainforest & Mossman Gorge
*Optional Dreamtime Walk at Mossman Gorge
Join us on this extraordinary journey where wildlife encounters, cultural immersion, and natural beauty converge to create a day of discovery and wonder in Far North Queensland. Book your Wildlife Habitat and Daintree Rainforest Adventure today for an unforgettable experience in Australia's tropical paradise
After taking the famous scenic drive to Port Douglas, our first destination is Wildlife Habitat, an open and interactive environment for guests and animals to mingle in a spacious natural setting. Visitors wander along elevated boardwalks, observing up close a huge range of flora and fauna as birds fly and animals roam freely.
Hand feed the wallabies and Kangaroos, and join in the wildlife presentations of the Cassowary, Koala, Reptile & Saltwater Crocodiles) before sitting down for the Crocodile Feeding Presentation.
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See the famous "Tree Kangaroos" (kangaroos that live in the trees !) along with the enormous birds - The Cassowary, Brolga and the Jabiru (black neck stork).
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Next, we venture into the ancient wonders of the Daintree Rainforest, starting with a delicious lunch amidst the natural beauty of Mossman Gorge.
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After lunch choose to go on Tour 7a - Dreamtime walk with the aboriginals OR Tour 7b - a Guided walk through the Daintree Rainforest with your Sacred Owl Tours guide.
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Choose Your Tour in the Rainforest:
Tour 7a includes a 90 minute walk, a deep immersive cultural experience with the local aboriginal tribe, known as - the 'Dreamtime Walk'.
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DREAMTIME WALKS
A "must do" for every visitor to Mossman Gorge are the Ngadiku Dreamtime Walks, conducted by the local Indigenous people. Ngadiku (Nar-di-gul) means stories and legends from a long time ago in local Kuku Yalanji language. This Mossman Gorge tour takes visitors on a guided walk along private, gentle tracks, visiting special places and culturally significant sites, past traditional bark shelters and over meandering cool rainforest streams.
ABOUT DREAMTIME WALKS
Your Dreamtime Walk begins with a traditional ‘smoking’ ceremony to cleanse and ward off bad spirits. Next, your guide will lead you on a meandering stroll through stunning, lush rainforest, observing traditional huts or humpies along the way. Your experienced interpretive Indigenous guide demonstrates traditional plant use, identifies bush food sources, and provides an enchanting narrative of the rainforest and their special relationship with this unique tropical environment. Discover traditions like making bush soaps and ochre painting. At the end of the tour, enjoy traditional bush tea and damper – the perfect treat after your journey.
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Tour 7b includes a guided walk with your Sacred Owl Tours guide, exploring the Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge's lush rainforest. Traverse scenic boardwalks, discover lookout points, and immerse yourself in the serene surroundings.
Enjoy some free time to soak in the healing energies of Mossman Gorge's waters, surrounded by ancient granite boulders and the tranquil rainforest ambiance. Feel rejuvenated in body, mind, and soul before we bid farewell to this enchanting landscape and return home with cherished memories of our wildlife and rainforest adventure.
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inclusions
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Return Transfers from Cairns, Palm Cove and Port Douglas
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Entry in to Wildlife Habitat - entry, guided walk through the sanctuary, & wildlife presentations.
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Swim in the clear waters of the Daintree Rainforest / Mossman Gorge.
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Guided walk through the Daintree Rainforest - Tour 7B
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Dreamtime Walk with the aboriginals - Tour 7A (additional cost)
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A Delicious Lunch, Morning Tea and Afternoon Tea
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What To Bring Or Wear
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Comfortable and easy wear shoes. Hat, towel and swim wear
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We recommend wearing your swim wear under your clothes before you arrive for the day to maximise your swim time.
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Insect repellent
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Water bottle
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Hat / Sunscreen
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Umbrella/raincoat (in wet weather)
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Cancellations 72 Hours or more (before tour start time) - 100% Refund
Cancellations within 72 Hours of the tour start time - 100% Cancellation Fee
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Days of Operation
This tour operates 7 days per week with transfers from Cairns, Northern Beaches and Port Douglas.
This tour does not always operate on public holidays, please check the booking calendar for the availability.
Additional Information
Pickup from
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7:30am - 8:00am Cairns
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8:00am - 8.30am Palm Cove, Trinity Beach
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8:45am - 9:15am Port Douglas
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Rates & Prices
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Rates are GST inclusive and in Australian Dollars
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Children are 4 to 14 years old
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Infants are Free. Infants are considered to be under 4 years old.
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Tour Tips
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Don't forget your personal medication and please advise your tour guide if you have any existing medical conditions such as a pacemaker or any other heart or medical condition.
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Please advise your tour guide if you are unable to swim or unable to swim confidently on your own.
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Please advise your tour guide if you are taking any medications that might be used in the case of an emergency - e.g EpiPen