Daintree Nature & Wildlife Safari

Day 1: Cairns, Daintree/Cape Tribulation World Heritage National Park

Day 1: Witness the magical Great Barrier Reef Drive as we head north on the scenic coastal highway. Learn about the unique habitats within the local environment and observe the changes in biodiversity 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 impact on the environment. Get closer to nature… hear, smell & experience without noise & fumes. We have a 99% success rate for spotting crocodiles, excellent bird watching opportunities and other wildlife possibilities such as snakes, frogs and fish and bats.

Lunch will be held at the Daintree Tea House. With 30 years in operation, they have mastered the art of perfection. Lunch has an exotic theme with the outside dining area secluded in the rainforest with beautiful views of tropical rainforest and continuous sounds of birds and nature. A fruit tasting presentation is often a part of their wonderful service.

The Daintree is an area of ancient tropical rainforest spanning 120,000 hectares, making it the largest portion of tropical rainforest in Australia Walk the quiet tracks to witness the complex ecosystems in this World Heritage Area. Jindalba nature trail offers unique and remarkable opportunities to experience the natural scenery and endemic wildlife within the National Park. Several walks, scenic lookouts and beach areas are located in the coastal community. We often spend up to an hour exploring the natural assets if this area.

Lodging tonight will be in beautiful rainforest clad accommodation. Heritage Lodge is an environmentally friendly resort set back in the heart of a lush coastal rainforest, a short stroll from Cooper Creek. Enjoy a dip before settling in for dinner and accommodation for this evening.

Accommodation: Heritage Lodge in the Daintree Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided

Day 2: Atherton Tablelands

After an early Continental Breakfast at Heritage Lodge, we will depart for another adventurous day. We arrive at Cape Tribulation - where the rainforest meets the reef. This famous valley resembles a giant amphitheatre with a semicircle of hills dominated by Mt Sorrow (850m) and Mt Hemmant (1000m). The south-eastern rainfall trapped by this valley results in a lush tropical climate with high temperatures, humidity and rainfall. Renowned for its scenic landscape and remote beaches.

Lunch will be served at Beechwoods Café in Mossman, before we continue our journey. Next stop, the almighty Curtain Fig Tree. One of the most incredible trees you will see in your life. This ancient fig tree is an epic rainforest survivor with a very complex ecosystem surrounding its lifecycle. The birdlife that can be heard in the surrounding forest is quite amazing here.

Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodges is hidden in 1200 acres of Lake Eacham's lush, tropical highland rainforest in the beautiful Waterfalls and Crater Lakes district of the Atherton Tablelands. As pioneers in eco-tourism the lodge specifically caters for birdwatchers, wildlife enthusiasts, naturalists and photographers. Dinner is at Yungaburra Hotel.

After dinner, we go Night spotting (optional). A wildlife tour in the Far North Queensland is not complete without a night walk. A large portion of the local wildlife has adopted a nocturnal lifestyle to avoid the heat of the day in the tropical climate. We often visit 2 sites to experience the overall diversity of nocturnal wildlife in the Wet Tropics. You can opt out of the night activities and be returned to the lodge before-hand.

Dinner at a local restaurant. Accommodation: Chambers Rainforest Lodge. Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided

Day 3: Atherton Tablelands to Cairns

After Breakfast in Malanda, we will visit the Malanda Conservation Park. This conservation park is invaluable to the elusive Mapee ( Lumholtz Tree Kangaroo). They are seen on a regular basis in this small patch of protected forest. Malanda falls is a beautiful photo opportunity on the walk and several other wildlife opportunities are available here, such as the Freshwater Snapping Turtle and the Grey-headed Robin.

We continue our journey to lake Barrine. The famous volcanic crater lake is an outstanding location for nature activities. Several walks are available offering great wildlife and bird watching opportunities. The lake is a big highlight to spot reptiles such as water dragons, birds, eels, fish, and other Wet Tropics endemic species. When available, our group may also be offered a cruise around the lake, an activity operated by the owners of the Lake Barrine Tea House.

At 12.30 we enjoy a Lakeside lunch at Lake Barrine. Have you ever looked a flying-fox in the eye? Seen and heard the echolocation calls of a microbat on a bat detector? The Tolga Bat Hospital is a wildlife experience based in the Atherton Tablelands. They have been awarded Advanced Ecotourism accreditation, for offering one of Australia's leading and most innovative ecotourism experiences.

A visit to this site to observe this community group that works for the conservation of bats and their habitat through rescue and land care work, advocacy, education, and research. Our tour will return to Cairns at about 5.30pm.

Terms & Conditions
_{Price per person, quoted in AUD, based on double occupancy. $2,990 for Single. Price includes 2 nights accommodation as per itinerary, experienced wildlife guide throughout  sightseeing as per itinerary by private air-conditioned charter vehicle with meals included as per itinerary, private boat cruises on Daintree River and Lake Barrine} 

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