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Daintree River & Mossman Gorge Tour

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Daintree River & Mossman Gorge Tour - Port Douglas

Tuesday 29 July 2025

Daintree River & Mossman Gorge Tour - Port Douglas

Tuesday 29 July 2025

Daintree River & Mossman Gorge Tour

Depart on a scenic drive north along the coast to Daintree. The first stop is at the Daintree River Cruise Centre to enjoy an informative guided River Cruise on the Daintree River. Relax and enjoy the splendour only the Daintree can offer as you learn of crocodiles, mangrove forests and wildlife. This is nature at its best!

Next, continue your drive to Mossman Gorge. Here, journey along gentle trails and immerse yourself in the Aboriginal world on the enchanting Ngadiku Dreamtime Walk. A must for every visitor to Mossman Gorge, this experience introduces the Aboriginal spiritual belief of the Dreamtime, when mythic ancestors formed the earth, and which manifests itself today in the land and in dreams.

Be captivated by Ngadiku legends and the traditions of the Kuku Yalanji culture that thrives here today. You’ll be welcomed with a traditional smoking ceremony that cleanses and wards off bad spirits. Then, meander through the stunning rainforest past traditional huts or “humpies.” Your experienced Aboriginal guide will explain traditional plant use, identify bush food sources and demonstrate practices such as making bush soap and ochre painting. At the end of the tour, you’ll enjoy some bush tea and damper (unleavened bread).

An experience that will deepen your appreciation for the Aboriginal people’s special relationship with the rainforest.

Depart on a scenic drive north along the coast to Daintree. The first stop is at the Daintree River Cruise Centre to enjoy an informative guided River Cruise on the Daintree River. Relax and enjoy the splendour only the Daintree can offer as you learn of crocodiles, mangrove forests and wildlife. This is nature at its best!

Next, continue your drive to Mossman Gorge. Here, journey along gentle trails and immerse yourself in the Aboriginal world on the enchanting Ngadiku Dreamtime Walk. A must for every visitor to Mossman Gorge, this experience introduces the Aboriginal spiritual belief of the Dreamtime, when mythic ancestors formed the earth, and which manifests itself today in the land and in dreams.

Be captivated by Ngadiku legends and the traditions of the Kuku Yalanji culture that thrives here today. You’ll be welcomed with a traditional smoking ceremony that cleanses and wards off bad spirits. Then, meander through the stunning rainforest past traditional huts or “humpies.” Your experienced Aboriginal guide will explain traditional plant use, identify bush food sources and demonstrate practices such as making bush soap and ochre painting. At the end of the tour, you’ll enjoy some bush tea and damper (unleavened bread).

An experience that will deepen your appreciation for the Aboriginal people’s special relationship with the rainforest.

About this Excursion

Duration:

5 HOURS

Food & Beverages:

Tea and Damper

Activity Level:

Moderate

Duration:

5 HOURS

Food & Beverages:

tea and damper

Activity Level:

Moderate

Itinerary

Pick up from Hotel and scenic drive north – 1-hour journey

Daintree River Cruise – 1:15-hour journey

Continue to Mossman Gorge – 45-minute visit

Dreamtime Walk – 1:30-hour visit

Return to Port Douglas – 30-minute return trip

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PLEASE NOTE:

You will need to make your own way to the departure point for this excursion. Closer to the date of departure, we will notify you of the departure point which will be located in Port Douglas.

Daintree River & Mossman Gorge

Day Trip to Adelaide

Wednesday 30 July - Departs 9:30 AM / Returns 17:00 PM

The Barossa is in South Australia, about 70km north-east of Adelaide, the state’s capital city.   Your trip will include a visit of the city centre, The State Library of South Australia and lunch at a local wine bar and kitchen. 

The State Library is the information heart of South Australia, located in the North Terrace Cultural Precinct.  You will have the opportunity to explore all three buildings: the award-winning contemporary Catherine Helen Spence Wing with its iconic glass foyer, the Mortlock Wing with its 19th century Victorian splendour, and the 1861 heritage listed Institute Building.

Sweeping stadium views, stylish bar and lounge, premium menu and extensive wine list.  Bespoke Wine Bar & Kitchen is one of Adelaide’s most impressive dining experiences.

Extending across level three of Oval Hotel and into the iconic Adelaide Oval, Bespoke’s unique setting makes a stunning backdrop lunch.

Executive Chef Daniel Simpson’s modern Australian menu brings bold flavours to life through fresh, seasonal produce.  Two drinks are included, and you may choose from house wine, beer or a soft drink.

After lunch you will be transferred to the North Terrace, Adelaide city where you can choose to spend your time either at Rundle Mall, The Art Gallery of South Australia or South Australian Museum.

 

PLEASE NOTE:  We have been advised that the carpet is being replaced in the Mortlock Chamber (section of the library) and we are now unable to conduct tours through this section during July so we will amend the Private tour of the State Library slightly and now include access to the basement (old & rare artifacts storage) which is an area of the library usually inaccessible to the public. 

 

Private 60 minute tour of State Library of South Australia | 30 July 2025 – 11:00am

Guests will have the opportunity to explore one of South Australia’s great institutions and take a look behind the shelves. An expert librarian will take you on a walk sharing stories of how the State Library began. Your experience starts at the historic Adelaide Circulating Library to learn the history of the building. By 1861, the collection of books held there was to became the first public library in South Australia. The Adelaide Circulating Library has been used in the past as a backdrop to several movies including Shine and Gallipoli. Continue your way to the basement to see some of the interesting old & rare artifacts housed in the library. Discover how the state’s most important treasures are maintained in the state-of-the-art storage and how the preservations team cares for the collection. 

Legends that have joined us on previous experiences