Wet Tropics World Heritage Area Tours and Tickets

Experience the fun and thrills of a half-day whitewater rafting trip on the Barron River, located just 20 minutes north of Cairns. Enjoy the spectacular scenery of World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics as you raft through stunning terrain, including highlights such as Barron Falls. Your expert guide provides all necessary rafting equipment and paddling instruction for the 2-hour rafting trip, you simply bring clothes that can get wet. No experience needed for this fun and safe rafting excursion. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Cairns and the Northern Beaches.

Experience Australia’s natural beauty up close on a thrilling half-day 4WD adventure from Cairns. Venture off-road in the Barron Gorge National Park and Kuranda National Park, and witness the startling contrasts of tropical rainforest, savannah, and rugged mountains, as you drive along the Great Dividing Range. Stop along the way to snap photos of Surprise Falls; enjoy views of the Great Barrier Reef from Lamb Range; and stand before the mighty Barron Falls.

Experience the natural wonders of Queensland’s Atherton Tablelands to visit different parts of the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest on this outdoorsy day trip from Cairns. With a guide, you’ll take easy walks to three waterfalls—Josephine Falls, Millaa Millaa Falls and Dinner Falls—and take a refreshing swim in Lake Eacham. See the Cathedral Fig Tree, take in views of the volcanic crater in Mt Hypipamee National Park, and enjoy lots of time for swimming and photo ops. Morning and afternoon snacks are picnic lunch provided

Explore the UNESCO-listed wilderness of Australia’s tropical north on this half-day off-road adventure from Cairns. Marvel over the natural wonders of the Barron Gorge National Park, including the famous Barron Falls, and admire native flora like the Clohesy River Fig. Get off the beaten track in a 4WD as you wind along rain forest trails through outback savannah.

Tour approx 8am to 4pm. We have been given exclusive access to the longer hikes on this World Heritage listed private Rainforest Reserve. This is probably the only guided walk north of the Daintree River which requires some moderate level of fitness. Most tour companies stick to the short board walks near the road. 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. We then enjoy a superb gourmet lunch in the rainforest, with choices of Steak, Fish, or Vegetarian. Followed by a refreshing swim in the glorious natural Dragons Pool. In the afternoon, we will stroll along our favourite beach in the Daintree to the mouth of Cooper Creek, where we can view the tallest mountain in the Daintree: Thornton Peak. To round out the day, we visit the world famous Daintree Ice Cream Farm, to taste their fresh exotic fruit delights!

GUIDED WATERFALL HIKE ~ PATHWAY TO PARADISE (approx 8am to 3pm) 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 hike into this ancient rainforest, exploring lush forest glades and the creekside valley, and swim beneath a pristine, secluded waterfall..... We then enjoy a superb gourmet lunch in the rainforest, with choices of Steak, Fish, or Vegetarian, and other dietary needs catered for. Lunch is freshly cooked by a chef from the best restaurant in the area. Please note: This tour is only available for guests staying in Port Douglas or Mossman (Silky Oaks). Our other tour "Spectacular Half-Day Daintree Waterfall Hike, Swim, Lunch ~ Pathway to Paradise" is available for guests staying North of the Daintree River.

This is the Best of the Daintree ~ Where the Rainforest meets the Reef Approx 8am to 12noon We have selected the absolute highlights of this World Heritage paradise for you. Please arrive by 7:30am to enjoy your morning tea or coffee at the famous Turtle Rock cafe. Your guide will meet you and ask you to sign a waiver - see website for waiver details. Start the morning with a stroll along our favourite secluded Daintree beach, walking up this pristine stretch of coast to the mouth of the river. We then head into the heart of this ancient rainforest ecosystem, with an easy and informative circuit around the Mill Walk deep in the Nuwu Valley. Followed by a rejuvenating swim in the pristine stream. Please wear swimmers under your clothes, as there are limited changing rooms. We then return to Turtle Rock Cafe, where you can enjoy a superb lunch (price not included). We arrive here by 11:45am, in time for the optional afternoon reef trip. (Book separately via Ocean Safari website)

Journey from reef to rainforest on this action-packed full-day tour from Cairns. Spend the morning exploring the spectacular scenery and rainforest surrounding Cairns in small group comfort. By 4WD vehicle you’ll explore the Barron Gorge National Park and Kuranda National Park. Then spend the afternoon getting a taste of the Great Barrier Reef traveling to the magical Green Island enjoying its unique reef environment in group service.