Billy Tea Safaris Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation - Alternate Itinerary

Jessica Munro

Updated Wed 14 Feb 2024

Women swimming in fresh water creek in rainforest

In the wake of ex-tropical cyclone Jasper's destructive weather, many tour operators have been unable to resume their usual operations north of the Daintree River. But up in FNQ we are a resilient bunch! Tour operators such as Billy Tea Safaris (BTS) have adapted their itineraries to keep Daintree excursions up and running.

This article provides alternate tour agendas that you may experience on a BTS Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation tour to give you an idea of what to expect.

Billy Tea Safaris Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Alternate Itinerary

From Cairns and Northern Beaches

Departs daily except Monday | Duration approximately 11 hours

7:00am	Cairns City pick-ups commence
7:50am	Depart Palm Cove
8:30am	Arrive at Barron Falls View the falls and enjoy a guided walk on the rainforest canopy boardwalk
9:00am	Depart Barron Falls Mareeba > Mount Molloy > Julatten
11:00am	1 hour Daintree River Cruise Morning tea and biscuits on arrival
12:15pm	Lunch in the Daintree Village
1:30pm	Mossman Gorge Approximately 1.5 hours total duration Guided rainforest walk on a selection of trails and elevated boardwalks (easy grade) Opportunity for an invigorating swim in Mossman Gorge (subject to river conditions) Mossman River Lookout & Suspension Bridge
3:00pm	Depart Mossman Gorge
4:20pm	Emerald Creek Ice Creamery Complimentary 2-scoop ice cream or sorbet
5:30-6:00pm	Arrive into Smithfield (bottom of Macalister Range) and commence accommodation drop-offs to Northern Beaches and Cairns City

From Port Douglas

Departs daily except Monday | Duration approximately 6 hours

9:15am	Silky Oaks pick-ups commence
9:35am	Thala Beach pick-ups commence (not on same day as Silky Oaks and vice versa)
9:45am	Port Douglas hotel pick-ups commence
10:00am	Depart Port Douglas
10:30am	Mossman Gorge Approximately 2 hours Tea/Coffee and Damper in the Mayi Cafe, Mossman Gorge Centre Guided rainforest walk on a selection of trails and elevated boardwalks (easy grade) Opportunity for an invigorating swim in Mossman Gorge (subject to river conditions) Mossman River Lookout & Suspension Bridge
12:30pm	Depart Mossman Gorge
1:00pm	Lunch in Daintree Village
2:00pm	1 Hour Daintree River Cruise and complimentary tropical fruit ice cream
4:00pm	Return to Port Douglas

*Please note these are sample itineraries and changes may occur as access routes begin to return to normal operations.

Three women walking along Mossman Gorge Boadwalk

So don't fret if you're planning to visit Cairns and Port Douglas during the rainy season as you can see, there will always be alternative options for you to make the most out of your trip to this gorgeous tropical paradise!

To discover your Daintree day trip options, chat to our friendly travel experts so they can help you plan the best Far North Queensland adventure!