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The world’s best known outer Great Barrier Reef cruise experience, Quicksilver Cruises takes you to the renowned Agincourt Reef at the very outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Here, special ribbon reefs run parallel to the Continental Shelf. You can dive, snorkel, drink at the outer reef bar or simply just relax within one of the 7 wonders of the world; The Great Barrier Reef.

Great Barrier Reef Helicopters presents a range of scenic flight tours from the base situated right here at Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas. Offering exciting and memorable aerial experiences over some of the world’s most spectacular scenery they guarantee the most exhilarating and unique view of Tropical North Queensland's spectacular icons.

Owned and operated by Marine Biologists, Wavelength provides small, personalized snorkeling tours to the Great Barrier Reef. They retain a philosophy of "small group, low-impact, and close to nature educational adventure." With more exclusive use mooring sites than any other local provider, the Wavelength experience enables the crew to deliver their full attention to passengers, assuring excellent care service.

Calypso Reef Cruises offers family cruises, reef tours, and dive and snorkeling trips to the Great Barrier Reef. With new, stable and comfortable vessels, their reef trips are suitable for all ages and provide a unique reef experience for all guests while having minimal impact on the environment. Enjoy an educational and relaxing outing within a safe and friendly environment.

This speedy trip also prevents the chance for seasickness to arise. The trip is 2 ¼ hours in total, which includes 1 ½ hours of snorkeling, giving you the opportunity to use the other half of your day exploring the other attractive aspects that this region has to offer. Reef Sprinter visits the reef at one of the Great Barrier Reefs most spectacular coral cays.

Maintaining a ‘Project Aware Go Eco Operator’ tour status since 2006, one of the highlights of the year is the Minke Whale expeditions run over June and July. Regular trips during this time have limited spaces and trips sell out well in advance. All day trip dive and snorkel sites are on The Great Barrier Reef's Outer Reefs.

Sailaway sets the highest level of nature experiences on the Great Barrier Reef. Eco Tourism is an opportunity to increase awareness and appreciation of our natural environment. Offering 1st class service with small numbers of guests, premium sailing and snorkeling experiences, to Mackay and Undine Coral Cays on the Outer Reef and to idyllic Low Isle and the ever popular Sunset Sailing.

Indigo 2 is the only vessel that runs a two-hour sunset cruise, giving you plenty of time to soak up the stunning twilight atmosphere. With a maximum capacity of 12 guests, Indigo 2 provides a fantastic opportunity for guests to experience a Port Douglas sunset cruise, without the crowds.

Guided tours and animal presentations run every day giving guests the opportunity to interact with pythons, freshwater crocodiles and koalas. You can even take home a photo memento of you holding one of your newfound friends if you choose. Experience the Curlew Café with their unique dining experiences ‘Breakfast with the Birds’ or ‘Lunch with the Lorikeets’. Open daily, 364 days a year from 9:00am – 5:00pm.

Take a journey of discovery through woodlands and rainforest while viewing the variety of beautiful tropical birds, reptiles, insects and other native fauna. Enjoy entertaining and educational wildlife presentations on snakes, cassowaries, koalas, crocodiles, quolls and much more.

Operating tours from their home on the banks of the Daintree River in a secluded wildlife boutique facility, you can relax in the garden room listening to the surrounding wildlife while enjoying a complimentary Daintree Tea or coffee pre or post tour. Meander through the lush tropical garden to a private jetty and board your vessel for a personal guided tour, from a company with 32 years’ of experience.

Local farmers (hobby and born-and-bred) bring their seemingly giant produce of tropical exotic fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices at a sharp price point. Browse the cake stalls, arts and crafts, handmade children’s clothing and plants. After perusing the markets grab yourself a local coffee, take a swim at the Mossman Gorge or continue your drive through to the Daintree Rainforest for a day of fun.

This Mossman Gorge tour takes visitors on a guided walk along private, gentle tracks, visiting magical places and culturally significant sites. Welcomed with a traditional ‘smoking’ ceremony, the walk then meanders through stunning rainforest. Participate in ochre painting, use natural bush soaps and enjoy traditional bush tea and damper.

Offers rainforest tours, guided hikes or river drift snorkeling along the Mossman River. Within an ancient rainforest, slip into the cool, crystal clear water and drift along with the current as you explore the vibrant life under the water’s surface. Watch fish dart in and around the river stones while keeping your eyes peeled for turtles.

Learn how to understand stories told through Aboriginal paintings and create your own souvenir of Australian art to take home under the guidance of acclaimed Aboriginal artist, Brian “Binna” Swindley at Janbal Gallery. Select to paint on canvas, boomerangs, bernie beads or your very own didgeridoo. Binna will welcome you into his gallery, giving you his full, undivided attention.

All ice cream, gelatos and sorbets are made on site using the finest local ingredients and classic artisan methods. Nature provides the sweetness from the exotic fruit with no need for sugar or syrups, direct from their tropical fruit orchard. 25 years on and with a passionate mission to create the best ice cream, all of this is still achieved with no mains power.

Just an hour North of Port Douglas, the Daintree Rainforest boasts the highest variety of plants and animals found in any rainforest on the planet. The Daintree Discovery Centre enables guests to experience the fascinating flora and fauna, along with the history and Indigenous culture of this ancient area through self-guided or professionally guided group Daintree Rainforest tours.

We encourage taking a guided tour to discover the intricacies of this ancient environment and its precious eco-system. Cape Tribulation is a bushwalking paradise with many short walks taking in the beaches or rainforest. The experienced trekker can begin their day early and spend a day hiking to Mount Sorrow to admire the spectacular views available across this stunning area.

Cycle in groups up to 8 to experience a thrilling rainforest eco-tour. Cross creeks and climb slopes with ease, as you follow trails through the wild and rugged forestry. Trails are suited to all abilities and this is a great way to delve into and experience the Daintree Rainforest. Seats are limited.

Tony's Tropical Tours is more than just a day tour. They offer a full day's personal experience travelling as a small group to the Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge and Cape Tribulation. Their guides are professional naturalists and highly regarded in the industry with experience in leading informative and entertaining tours.