The 12 Gorge & Waterfall Tours in Cairns Worth a Whole Day

1.Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,485 reviews · 11 hours · from $145Our pick

Explore Mossman Gorge, Cape Tribulation, and the Daintree on an 11-hour Cairns tour with lunch, a river cruise, and Indigenous culture.

“Fantastic tour and a truly memorable experience! Everything was well organised, informative, and enjoyable from start to finish. A special mention to Lina (our tour guide), who was wonderful — friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate, which made the whole day even better. Highly recommended!”

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2.Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge Small-Group from Port Douglas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,326 reviews · from $190Top rated

Explore Mossman Gorge, Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation, wildlife, lunch, and private rainforest walks on a small-group tour from Port Douglas.

“Our tour with Randall was amazing. He was so knowledgeable and made the trip so much more interesting with all of the conversations had along the way. We got super lucky with the weather and had a perfect mid temperature for all the exploring. All of the food provided was great too, with lunch at a restaurant with a swimming hole. I cannot fault this experience at all, would recommend to all friends and family and anyone looking for a tour that wraps all of the Daintree up in one!!”

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3.Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,961 reviews · from $164

Review of the Cairns to Cape Tribulation day trip, with Mossman Gorge, Aboriginal culture, crocodile cruise, lunch, and rainforest walks.

“A fun, informative day travelling through aboriginal land and hearing about its history and people whilst exploring some of the amazing places on the east coast! Michael, our guide, was excellent; friendly, chatty and knowledgeable. Day was long, so I’m glad we packed some extra snacks, though the burrito we ordered as part of the package was delicious!”

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4.Barron Gorge White Water Rafting from Cairns or Port Douglas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,596 reviews · from $91

Review of Barron Gorge rafting from Cairns or Port Douglas, with Grade II and III rapids, rainforest views, tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.

“The experience of rafting is very fun, and enjoyable. The staff there are really professional and make everything very safe.”

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5.Waterfall Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 927 reviews · 10 hours · from $101

Explore Atherton Tablelands waterfalls, rainforest, swimming holes, lunch, and Indigenous stories on a full-day tour from Cairns.

“Clint was great as a guide very informative ! Day was jam packed but well paced. Really enjoyed it overall. Food was nice and snacks were provided which was a bonus.”

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6.Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 830 reviews · from $195

Review of the Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Daintree tour from Cairns, with swimming, lunch, rainforest walks, croc cruise and practical tips.

“This tour was a great way to see a what the area has to offer. Mossman Gorge with tea made for a good morning adventure. Lunch was delicious. Driving through the rainforest with the stop at Cape Tribulation was such a cool experience. We were lucky enough to see two Cassowaries with babies. Our guide Mario really made the day! I highly recommend this tour if you want to pack as much is possible on one day.”

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7.Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge & Daintree Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 797 reviews · 12 hours · from $192

Review of the Cairns Cape Tribulation, Daintree and Mossman Gorge day tour, with crocodile cruise, rainforest lunch, swimming and practical tips.

“We had an incredible day exploring Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and the Daintree Rainforest. Jeremy was an absolutely amazing guide, incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging throughout the entire trip. He shared so much interesting information about the rainforest, wildlife, and local history. What really stood out was how patient and entertaining he was with our very curious 5-year-old. Jeremy kept him engaged, answering endless questions and making the experience enjoyable for the whole family. Lunch was yummy. Got to try many fruits that were unknown to me. The locations were stunning, the day was well paced, and we never felt rushed. We saw 5 crocodiles and a bonus sight of…”

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8.Barron Gorge: Half-Day Barron River White-Water Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 492 reviews · 150 minutes - 6 hours · from $81Best value

Raft Grade 2 and 3 rapids through Barron Gorge near Cairns, with expert guides, rainforest views, optional transfers, and clear costs.

“Very fun day! Garth Vader was a great guide and kept it fun and interesting! Thank you!”

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9.Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 429 reviews · 9 hours · from $187

Explore Mossman Gorge, Cape Tribulation, Noah Valley and the Daintree River on a small-group rainforest tour from Port Douglas.

“Very friendly & knowledgable driver (Randall) alongside and amazing day exploring the daintree, cape tribulation and mossman gorge. Lots to see, take in and explore.”

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10.Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge: Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 365 reviews · from $181

Review the Daintree and Mossman Gorge day tour from Port Douglas, with crocodile cruise, rainforest walks, lunch, guides, value, and tips.

“We had a wonderful experience on this tour. Our guide, Tommy, was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and interactive throughout the day, which made the whole trip even more enjoyable. He shared so many interesting facts and stories, anRead more”

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11.Behana Gorge Rainforest Canyoning Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 210 reviews · 5h 30m · from $176

Review of Cairns Canyoning’s Behana Gorge tour, with waterfalls, rock slides, abseiling, jumps, safety tips, pricing, and practical advice.

“Thanks to our great guides for an awesome afternoon! I had so much fun!”

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12.Daintree Rainforest & Mossman Gorge Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 133 reviews · 8h 30m · from $145

Explore Mossman Gorge, cruise the Daintree River, walk Cape Tribulation rainforest, and meet Kuku Yalanji culture on a full-day tour from Port Douglas.

“Excellent trip with Stu! Managed to include so much without feeling too rushed. Great introduction to Australia”

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