Top 10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Daintree Region, Queensland

2 or 4-hour Guided And Interpreted Walking Tours Through The Centrepiece Of The Oldest Rainforest In The World.

The ultimate wildlife spotting experience on the Daintree River! Operating since 1987, we are proud to be family owned and Advanced Eco Accredited. Come and meet our local guides to find out all the secrets the worlds oldest rainforest has to offer!!

1 hour Daintree River wildlife and crocodile cruise on the only solar electric boat on the Daintree river. The boat it is nice and quiet and there are no petrol fumes or exhaust , it is also good for getting close to the wildlife without disturbing it. We aim to treat this fragile ecosystem with respect and have minimal impact, our boat does not create a wake so we do not erode the mangroves. We are the only boat with "Croc Cam"; a digital video with a very good zoom for showing hard to see animals on a big screen. Wildlife includes Salt Water Crocodiles, snakes, frogs, and birds and also interpretation of the mangrove environment. The buisness is locally family owned and operated and has been going for 16 years. We offer a unique experience with minimal impact see, hear and smell nature at its best nature eco experience. We also offer longer two , three hour cruises by bookings only, maximum 10 people great for photography for those that want a longer more personalised tour.

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.The tour begins at Cape Tribulation beach where guests board the vessel bound for the tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef. After an exhilarating fast ride of approximately 25 minutes 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, home to an abundance of marine life as well as beautiful hard and soft corals.The Ocean Safari vessel takes a maximum of 25 passengers allowing guests to experience tropical paradise and the pleasure of a small group. The vessel is based on the original design of a rescue craft and is a rigid inflatable boat driven by 700hp engines. The experienced Skipper and Eco Host ensure the trip is filled with fun and appreciation of the Great Barrier Reef and the coastal rainforest of the Daintree, two world heritage areas side by side. Magical memories like these sometimes only happen once in a lifetime. The Ocean Safari check in office is at the Turtle Rock Cafe and Safari Lodge, Cape Tribulation Road and a courtesy bus pick up from Cape Tribulation accommodation is included. Ocean Safari has Advanced Eco Accreditation.

Daintree Boatman Nature Tours provides small-group, wildlife cruises for close views of highly sought-after birds, snakes and crocodiles on the mighty Daintree River. Two hour cruises ($65 adult, $40 child) are provided at dawn and dusk whilst birds are at their most active and the river is at its most scenic. Cruises cater for a maximum of just 10 passengers and are customised to the interests of the passengers. The boat used is a unique 'hybrid' vessel utilising both a regular outboard and a commercial-quality electric motor which enables less disturbance of wildlife and better wildlife viewing. Cruises depart from the Daintree Village boat ramp. Private cruises are available for those with a specific interest such as wildlife photography.

Kuku Yalanji Traditional Custodian will meet with visitors to their traditional homeland on Cooya beach where they continue to practice their cultural activities and maintain their cultural heritage. After explaining the cultural importance of this country, guides will introduce guests to their traditional fishing activity of spear throwing and handling as it is still practiced here today. Visitors will then follow their cultural guide with a spear each along Cooya beach observing cultural medicine and food plants. The guides will then take guests along with them as they continue their daily spear fishing and gathering for their families into the mangroves and onto the mudflats. After about 2hrs of cultural activities and coastal walking guests will return with the guides to see Kuku Yalanji artefacts and share rare stories from their traditional land while they prepare their daily food for their families.

Walkabout Cultural Adventures is an Aboriginal operated day tour through the Daintree Rainforest and along the coastline in far north Queensland, focussing on the cultural connection the local Aboriginal people have with the environment. With an Aboriginal guide learn the history and stories and get an insight into the knowledge and understanding that the Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal people have with the land and sea. Either full day or half day cultural experiences to choose from guests can have a go at spearing, or take a leisurely drive through the Daintree rainforest, seeing, touching and tasting the different resources utilised by the rainforest Aborigines.

Welcome to the fabulous World Heritage tropical rainforest area of the Daintree. You can experience this beauty through the eyes and expertise of your guide, Ian "Sauce" Worcester. Ian has a real passion for this amazing natural wonderland called the Daintree River. On our Early morning or Sunset tours you will see the vast array of the unique wildlife in their natural habitat, or simply enjoy the beauty and serenity of the picturesque waters of the Daintree. Don't forget your camera!!!

Luxury ‘Lagoon 500’ catamaran based in Cape Tribulation is an Advanced Eco Tourism Operator, offering a sailing & snorkelling day trip to Mackay Cay, on the Outer Barrier Reef. Guests can explore the white sands of the coral cay, soak up the tranquillity & swim in turquoise clear waters. The small numbers of guests ensures a premium Great Barrier Reef experience & first class customer service. Sailaway IV Lagoon 500 is a proven and sustainable luxury sailing catamran based in Cape Tribulation Bay for the season April to November. Using wind, solar and high capacity water maker offers an amazing way to be at one with nature in style and comfort. Glass bottom board interpretation by very experienced skipper. No wading policy in Cape Tribulation using support tenders to pick up from Kulki National Park beach and Cape Trib beach House to yacht, just over 1 hours sail to the protected their exclusive sites Mackay and Undine Coral Cays. Marine biologist in water guiding and interpretation.

Part of Queensland Wet Tropics World Heritage area.