Daintree Afternoon and Nocturnal Rainforest Tour
Experience the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation on an afternoon and nocturnal adventure from Cairns. Enjoy the Great Barrier Reef Drive, a solar-powered Daintree River cruise, rainforest walks, dinner at Cape Tribulation, and a night wildlife walk.
Discover the wonders of the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation on this afternoon-to-night tour from Cairns and Port Douglas. Travel the scenic Great Barrier Reef Drive and experience the dramatic shifts in habitat as you enter the world's oldest continually growing rainforest.
Begin the adventure with a solar-electric wildlife cruise on the Daintree River, spotting crocodiles and birdlife in silence and comfort. Afternoon tea is served before your journey through lush rainforest on guided walks.
At Cape Tribulation, enjoy pristine beaches and rainforest scenery before a relaxing dinner at Tides Restaurant, just steps away from the sand. As dusk falls, set out on a guided night walk to observe the unique nocturnal wildlife of the Wet Tropics.
The evening ends with a comfortable drive back south, including a cable ferry crossing of the Daintree River, and returns to Cairns around 11:30 pm. This immersive nature experience lets you witness the rainforest transition from daylight to night.
- Expert nature guides throughout the experience
- Interpretive rainforest walks (day and night)
- Daintree River wildlife cruise on a solar-electric boat
- Afternoon tea before the river cruise
- Dinner in the jungle at Cape Tribulation
- Sunscreen and insect repellent provided
- First aid kit on board
- Binoculars for wildlife spotting
- Torches for nocturnal walk spotlighting
- Umbrellas for rainy conditions
- Interpretive rainforest walks
- Daintree River wildlife cruise
- Dinner in the jungle at Cape Tribulation
- Cape Tribulation Beach visit
- Dusk sunset over Mt Sorrow
- Nightspotting in the forest
- This is a long day tour (approx 10-11 hours) with multiple pick-up and drop-off points.
- Pick-ups start mid-afternoon: Cairns at 12:30 pm, Port Douglas at 1:30 pm.
- Small group size for a personalised experience.
- Not suitable for children under 14 years old.
- Moderate walking is required on rainforest boardwalks and during night walks.
- Terrain can be uneven, especially at night-good walking shoes recommended.
- Tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- Weather dependent: If conditions are unsafe, tours may be rescheduled or refunded.
- Pre-booking essential-walk-ins on the day cannot be accommodated.
- Advise dietary requirements when booking.
- Return is late evening (approximately 11:30 pm to Cairns).
- Bring a camera and water bottle to capture the experience.
