6 Days | Take an adventure to the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation
Balance outdoor activities and cultural education on a nature-lovers adventure to the Daintree Rainforest (the oldest rainforest in the world, which finds its home in tropical North Queensland) and Cape Tribulation. Starting in Cairns, you’ll take guided First Nations walks, visit waterfalls, learn about bat rehabilitation at Australia’s largest facility, explore the Mareeba Wetlands as the sun goes down, swim in Mossman Gorge, walk and hike through rainforest, search for soaring views, spot tropical fish, turtles and birdlife by watering holes and enjoy loads of free time to customise your adventure with optional activities – by kayak, Skyrail, boat or boardwalk.
Trip overview
- Start
- Cairns, Australia
- Finish
- Cairns, Australia
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- Australia
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- Style
- Original
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 16
- Trip code
- PZSD
- Start your trip with an eco-tour of Mandingal Bay in Cairns with a First Nations guide and witness a traditional welcome to country and smoking ceremony.
- Visit Daintree Rainforest – the oldest rainforest in the world – and Cape Tribulation on a stunning day that ticks off two UNESCO World Heritage areas (nature lovers rejoice!).
- After a visit to the cascades of Barron Falls, visit Tolga Bat Hospital – the country’s largest rehabilitation facility for the famous upside-down critters – and learn about their research and advocacy projects.
- Watch the sunset over the Mareeba Wetlands on a unique wildlife spotting experience hosted by Forever Wild – an organisation focused on combatting climate crises with community and conservation-based activities.
- Witness the expansive and iconic Great Barrier Reef on a snorkelling adventure, where you can see the colourful corals and tropical fish as you swim with turtles off the Daintree coast.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Country Needs People. Donations help them support Indigenous land and sea management in Australia. Intrepid will double your impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.
- There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
- This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
- Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
- This trip is part of a combination tour, with other travellers joining from Sydney or Brisbane. See trip codes PZSPC & PZSVC on our website for these options.
View the itinerary for departures between 01 April 2025 - 31 March 2026
Itinerary
Inclusions
5 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Private vehicle, Boat
Hotel (5 nights)
- Cairns - Mandingalbay First Nations tour
- Atherton Tablelands - Tolga Bat Hospital
- Mareeba Wetlands - Forever Wild sunset wildlife experience
- Kuranda - Kuranda Markets
- Barron Gorge National Park - Din Din Barron Falls lookout
- Daintree National Park - Mossman Gorge
- Daintree National Park - Jindalba circuit track
- Great Barrier Reef - Half Day Cruise & Snorkelling Experience
- Cape Tribulation - Kulki walk & lookout
- Cape Tribulation - Mason’s Swimming Hole
- Daintree National Park - Madja boardwalk
- Cairns - Art gallery - Free
- Cairns - Botanical Gardens - Free
- Kuranda - Skyrail Rainforest Cableway - AUD68
- Kuranda - Kuranda Scenic Railway - AUD55
Dates and availability
Important notes
START & END TIMES
The trip starts in Cairns with a Welcome Meeting at 6 pm on Day 1 at our joining point hotel and finishes on arrival back in Cairns on Day 6 at around 5 pm. Accommodation is not included on this day but can be booked on request.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A Single Supplement can be booked if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip, subject to availability.
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