Experience the magical Great Barrier Reef Drive heading north on the regions most scenic coastal highway. Observe the changes in habitat diversity as we get closer to the Daintree Tropical Rainforest
Cruise the beautiful Daintree River spotting wildlife on a quiet, clean solar electric boat with zero environmental impact. Get closer to nature... hear, smell & experience without noise & fumes. Afternoon tea included prior departure We have a 99% success rate for spotting crocodiles, excellent bird watching opportunities and other wildlife such as snakes, frogs and fish and bats. The cruise is one hour.
This famous valley resembles a giant amphitheatre with a semicircle of hills dominated by Mt Sorrow (850m) and Mt Hemmant (1000m). From several lookouts the afternoon lighting on the beach is gorgeous. We often spend an hour exploring the natural assets of the coastline
Every nature lover's dream can be found in the Daintree National Park. Enter the lands of the local Kuku Yalanji people while taking in the beauty of the pristine rainforest, cool streams, towering mountains and freshwater valleys that captivate our visitorsThis living museum is an area of ancient tropical rainforest spanning 120,000 hectares, making it the largest tropical rainforest in Australia. We walk numerous tracks to witness the complex ecosystems in this World Heritage Area and perhaps a swim during the summer months
Whet combines the natural wonder of the surrounding jungle with its unique and casual atmosphere. Located right in the heart of Cape Tribulation, and aptly named to whet your appetite, the delicious range of cuisine on offer at Whet Restaurant is sure to make your visit to the Daintree memorable
A wildlife tour in Far North Queensland is not complete without a night walk. Much of the local wildlife has adopted a nocturnal lifestyle to avoid to heat of the day in the tropical climate. Perhaps the most unique part of this experience is to observe nocturnal wildlife in the Wet Tropics.
Daintree Afternoon Nocturnal Nature And Wildlife Tour - Cairns
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 10 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
12:00 PM
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Personalisation Our groups are small, amplifying the quality of our nature and wildlife interaction.Eco-friendly We cruise with a solar electric boat operator. The vessel is quiet and a completely clean and green machine.
Afternoon advantages We are heading IN to the National Park when other operators are heading OUT! Our late finish affords us peaceful trails and empty beaches
Observe what we casually call, the shift swap. Animals that are active during the day become more excitable at dusk, right as the nocturnal creatures come out to play!
Nocturnal component Very few visitors to the area have the option to go into the Oldest continually growing rainforest in the world, at night!
Know More about this tour
Itinerary:
Experience the magical Great Barrier Reef Drive heading north on the region’s most scenic coastal highway. Observe the changes in habitat diversity as we get closer to the Daintree Tropical Rainforest
Cruise the beautiful Daintree River spotting wildlife on a quiet, clean solar electric boat with zero environmental impact. Get closer to nature... hear, smell & experience without noise & fumes. Afternoon tea included prior departure We have a 99% success rate for spotting crocodiles, excellent bird watching opportunities and other wildlife such as snakes, frogs and fish and bats. The cruise is one hour.
This famous valley resembles a giant amphitheatre with a semicircle of hills dominated by Mt Sorrow (850m) and Mt Hemmant (1000m). From several lookouts the afternoon lighting on the beach is gorgeous. We often spend an hour exploring the natural assets of the coastline
Every nature lover's dream can be found in the Daintree National Park. Enter the lands of the local Kuku Yalanji people while taking in the beauty of the pristine rainforest, cool streams, towering mountains and freshwater valleys that captivate our visitors This living museum is an area of ancient tropical rainforest spanning 120,000 hectares, making it the largest tropical rainforest in Australia. We walk numerous tracks to witness the complex ecosystems in this World Heritage Area and perhaps a swim during the summer months
Whet combines the natural wonder of the surrounding jungle with its unique and casual atmosphere. Located right in the heart of Cape Tribulation, and aptly named to “whet your appetite”, the delicious range of cuisine on offer at Whet Restaurant is sure to make your visit to the Daintree memorable
A wildlife tour in Far North Queensland is not complete without a night walk. Much of the local wildlife has adopted a nocturnal lifestyle to avoid to heat of the day in the tropical climate. Perhaps the most unique part of this experience is to observe nocturnal wildlife in the Wet Tropics.
Inclusions
- Umbrellas
- Dinner
- Water on Board
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Alcoholic Beverages
Exclusions
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Traveler Reviews
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We cannot recommend this tour enough! Matt was the perfect guide with extensive knowledge about the rainforest and its wildlife. He even personalized the tour after finding out my partner and I are big wildlife lovers to give us the best chance of seeing and filming the elusive animals in the Daintree area. We saw many different animals on our walks in the rainforest and the night tour was a magical experience like no other. Just to name a few, we saw stripped possums, the Papuan frogmouth owl, many species of frogs, and even a spotted python on our way back home. I also managed to film a Boyd's forest dragon catching a cicada mid-air up close! The Solar Whisper crocodile cruise through the daintree river was also amazing and we saw many baby saltwater crocodiles and spectacled fruit bats. On top of all that, the dinner included in the tour was also absolutely delicious and the views at Cape Tribulation were wonderful. Truly one of the best ways out there to explore the Daintree rainforest and we are already planning our next trip back out here! Thank you so much Matt for making this trip amazing and teaching us so much!
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James Boettcher…. what a legend! I had the pleasure of spending 4 days with James, in his absolute element, experiencing his infectious enthusiasm and willingness to impart knowledge. He really opens your eyes and ears to the rainforest. It soon it feels like each and every living thing is a member of an epic orchestra; he makes you realise that each thing is perfectly designed to play their key part in their own unique way, and they all come together to create the beautiful music that is the wet tropics of FNQ. What James and his team have created at FNQ Nature Tours is incredible! His passion and drive to protect and conserve the wet tropics and champion others to do the same really hits home from the moment you step into his vehicle. He gave me such an immersive experience of his world. The animal and plant interactions were unreal!! Our experience with a jungle carpet python will forever remain one of the best moments of my life. He gave me 4 days of constant adventure, excitement, fun, education and relaxation. Perfectly balanced and perfectly tailored. But out of all of our epic experiences, seeing James still get so stoked about an experience and seeing him still surprising himself was one of my highlights. These guys are truly passionate about what they do. FNQ Nature Tours has allowed me to experience the most intimate feeling of connectedness with nature and on such a profound level. What a rare gift to be able to give people hey! This experience surpasses all my other travel adventures. I honestly cannot speak highly enough of James, as a guide, a business owner and as a friend. His vision and his mission are strong! Thanks for the memories mate 🤙🏽
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What an awesome tour this is! Matt was such an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide who ensured that each guest had the best experience possible. We were able to see lots of flora and fauna along the way with the highlight being the night walk and seeing the very rare Sooty Owl along with a cassowary. The dinner by the beach was superb as well. A truly memorable experience
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We joined this tour following to Sanctuary’s recommendation. Our guide Matt was amazing! Friendly, helpful and fun to be with and also full of amazing knowledge of wildlife and plants, We learned so much from him and experienced something we never did or saw before. River cruise and night rainforest walk were awesome! We are only 6 of us and had Matt’s full attention all the time. He is a ex policeman so there is nothing he cannot handle. A few surprise happened but he just took care of it, no problem, and everything calm. I feel very safe with him in a pitch dark rain forest at night. Utterly enjoyed the experience!They are booked up very quickly, so I highly recommend to book in well in advance.
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This experience was phenomenal. James is such a knowledgeable and personable guide. We thoroughly enjoyed our adventure to Cape tribulation and the Daintree rainforest after dark. Special shout out to Dave and the crocodile tour down the Daintree River. Would recommend anyone
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Spending much of the day leading from our guide Matt. In each of our varied experiences, the nature river cruise, the daytime and nocturnal rainforest walks he was was very knowledgeable and focused on making each of us have a great trip. Cocktails and dinner at sunset on a beautiful beach was an extra bonus.
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This was a fantastic day for us!! Matt is a fountain of knowledge and we learned so much in an exciting and fun way. We would strongly recommend this tour and this company for their extensive knowledge and commitment to the Daintree rainforest.
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We did the afternoon/night tour up to Cape Tribulation….an amazing experience. Our guide, Matt, did a great job keeping us entertained and safe in the very wet weather. His knowledge and enthusiasm for the the wildlife made it an unforgettable day. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone who loves nature.
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Did the afternoon/night tour with a private cruise and it was the perfect start to our Cairns trip. James was highly professional and responsive in the booking process with helped realize the rather last minute-arrangement. The trip started with a river cruise with a bird/reptile expert who helped us spot fascinating wildlife we would've never noticed ourselves. We felt euphoric seeing three enormous Saltwater Crocs up real close. Afterwards, we ventured further up north, making stops in ancient rainforests, spectacular lookouts and upon exotic animal sightings before arriving at Cape Tribulation for dinner. The night walk was a very novel experience, being able to see the Daintree in its most natural state. Overall the tour was incredibly seamless and well organized. James was a knowledgeable and charismatic guide who provided interesting commentary at every stage of the tour. The timing of the trip was genius, heading up north when most day-trippers are returning to Cairns. We ended up having most of the attractions all to ourselves and seeing the long queues on the other side of the road was incredibly satisfying. Taking the private cruise option is highly recommended as it gives you the chance to view the crocodiles for longer. Also, the night walk is better during a new moon. Not a cheap day out but worth every cent.
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James, Matt A great visit to the Daintree yesterday. Made more special by the Matt’s great commentary and enthusiasm. The ‘wet’ tropics lived up to their name and made it more awesome. Thanks again for a great experience that won’t be forgotten.