Daintree Afternoon Nocturnal Nature and Wildlife Tour
Overview
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!”
Inclusions
- Dinner
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Water on Board
- Umbrellas
- Entry/Admission - Solar Whisper Wildlife and Crocodile Cruises on the Daintree river
- Entry/Admission - WHET Cafe Bar Restaurant
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Great Barrier Reef Drive, Cairns, Queensland Australia
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
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Solar Whisper Wildlife and Crocodile Cruises on the Daintree river, Cairns side (south side ) of the car ferry, Cape Tribulation Rd, Lower Daintree QLD 4873, Australia
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cape Tribulation, Cape Tribulation, Daintree Region, Queensland
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
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dubuji Boardwalk, Cape Tribulation Road, Cape Tribulation, Queensland Australia
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
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: WHET Cafe Bar Restaurant, LOT 1 Cape Tribulation Rd, Cape Tribulation QLD 4873, Australia
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
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jindalba Boardwalk, LOT 439 Tulip Oak Rd, Cow Bay, Queensland 4873 Australia
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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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We had an amazing day with our guide, Aaron. From the moment he picked us up, he was friendly and knowledgeable. We loved the crocodiles, the afternoon walk in the rainforest, and a delicious dinner. Our favorite part was the nocturnal walk and all of the critters we got to see. Aaron took great ...
We had an amazing day with our guide, Aaron. From the moment he picked us up, he was friendly and knowledgeable. We loved the crocodiles, the afternoon walk in the rainforest, and a delicious dinner. Our favorite part was the nocturnal walk and all of the critters we got to see. Aaron took great care of us the whole day and taught us many interesting things. I highly recommend this all inclusive way to see the Daintree rainforest.Wow, it was great day for the whole family. Just 6 people, very pleasant guide. Very good informations about everything around, very nice spots, pretty good driver, lovely food… perfect day. Next time we will get on a more day trip. Thanks for saving the snake off the road… good guys! Thx James
Wow, it was great day for the whole family. Just 6 people, very pleasant guide. Very good informations about everything around, very nice spots, pretty good driver, lovely food… perfect day. Next time we will get on a more day trip. Thanks for saving the snake off the road… good guys! Thx JamesWe 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 Dai...
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!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 me...
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 🤙🏽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...
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.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 wh...
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.