• Genuine aboriginal guided cultural tour of the Daintree Rainforest where you can learn the secrets of survival from the oldest living culture in the world today. 
• Visit the sacred Mossman Gorge and walk on the elevated boardwalks to see the beauty of the flowing river and rainforest from above whilst your guide imparts their knowledge of the region.
• Visit the Janbal Aborigina Art Gallery and learn the ancinet art of dot painting and make your own masterpeice to take home. 

A spectacular Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge Aboriginal cultural tour led by a guide from the Kuku Yalanji people This is a highly educational and interesting tour that will leave you amazed at the knowledge of this ancient sea and rainforest dwelling culture.

What to Expect

A spectacular Aboriginal cultural tour on the traditional lands of the Kuku Yalanji people the Daintree Rainforest where you will discover both natural beauty and ancient culture. Included in Tourism Australia’s “Discover Aboriginal Experiences” collective, come and explore the lush tropical rainforest, mangrove & mudflats along with Aboriginal art and culture and Mossman Gorge.

Features & Highlights

Aboriginal Coastal Adventure

• Join a Kubirri Warra clan member on an authentic coastal adventure across the beach, mudflats, and mangroves of their ancestral fishing grounds.
• Learn about traditional bush medicines and foods and try your hand at throwing a traditional fishing spear!

Manjal Dimbi – Mossman Gorge

• Stroll along trails and elevated boardwalks through the World Heritage Listed rainforest as your driver guide shares stories and insights. 
• Afterwards enjoy a delicious lunch infused with bush flavours served in the Mayi Café at the Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre overlooking the tropical rainforest’s edge.

Aboriginal Art & Culture

• Visit Janbal Gallery for an immersive art experience with renowned Aboriginal artist Brian 'Binna' Swindley.
• Explore how Dreamtime stories about animals, the environment, and language are expressed through cultural art.
• Binna will personally guide you through his painting techniques as you create your own small canvas to take home.

View more Aboriginal tours and Daintree Rainforest tours.

Learn about all the things you need to know before you go on The Tour Specialists Blog.  

Itinerary

Pickups from Cairns start at 8.00am, Palm Cove and Trinty Beach 8.30am and from Port Douglas 9.00am.

• Aboriginal Coastal Adventure
• Lunch at Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre Mayi Café
• Driver Guided Walk through Mossman Gorge
• Janbal Art Gallery

Port Douglas dropoffs at 4.00pm, Palm Vove and Trinity Beach 5.00pm and Cairns 5.30pm.

NOTE:  Tour may operate in reverse due to tide times 

Tour Languages Offered

• English

Departs From

Cairns

Departure Time

• Cairns: 8.00am
• Northern Beaches / Palm Cove: 8.30am
• Port Douglas: 9.00am

Pickup Locations

• Cairns Northern Beaches
• Palm Cove
• Port Douglas

Destinations

• Daintree Rainforest
• Manjal Dimbi - Mossman Gorge
• Janbal Gallery

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Monday, Wednesday, Friday - Saturday

Cairns: 8.00am to 5.30pm
Northern Beaches / Palm Cove: 8.30am to 5.00pm
Port Douglas: 9.00am to 4.00pm

Duration

7 to 9.5 hours depending on your pickup & drop off location

Fitness Level Required

Medium

Restrictions

• Requires general level of fitness.
• Not suitable for those with limited mobility.

Additional Information

• The Coach used for the Daintree Dreaming Tour has several steps on entry and passengers will board and disembark from the vehicle several times through out the day.
• The guided walk at Mossman Gorge is considered easy grade and under 1 kilometer return in distance.
• The Traditional Aboriginal Fishing experience calls for a medium to high level of fitness as guests will be walking across Cooya Beach, through mudflats and wading through coastal waters up to knee height.

Comfortable clothes & walking shoes (suitable for beach walk); Hat/Sunscreen, Insect Repellent, Water bottle, Umbrell/raincoat