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Billy Tea Safaris Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation - Alternate Itinerary

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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

Billy Tea Safaris group photo in front of bus in rainforest

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!

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