Australia · GORGE & WATERFALL TOURS
The good gorge & waterfall tours run small groups and fill up weeks ahead. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Blue Mountains day tour from Sydney with Scenic World rides, Three Sisters, wildlife, lunch, and a Parramatta River cruise for $148.
“Axel our guide was amazing. give the man a bonus!!! made the actual day trip perfect”
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!”
Review of the Blue Mountains day tour from Sydney, with Wentworth Falls, Three Sisters, local lunch, transport, costs, and walking tips.
“Very nice trip, despite okayish foggy weather. Kieran made it all for us to experience the Blue Mountains to its best”
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!!”
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!”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Review of Launceston’s 50-minute Cataract Gorge Cruise, with route details, value advice, accessibility, guides, and booking tips.
“The captain was approachable & knowledgeable giving us all the information that we needed.”
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…”
Review of the 2-hour Nitmiluk Gorge Cruise in Katherine, with pricing, guide quality, accessibility, scenery, itinerary, and booking advice.
“The Nitmuluk/ Katherine Gorge tour is outstanding! Its majesty is breathtaking and such a beautiful unspoilt part of Australia. Our guide was fantastic, her knowledge of the history of the Gorge was brilliant. Being in such a beautiful part of Aus was amazing and we even saw 4 fresh water crocs. A must when visiting Katherine.”
Review of Sydney’s Blue Mountains small group tour, with Wentworth Falls, Three Sisters, bushwalks, lunch, costs, tips, and fitness advice.
“We were super blessed with amazing weather. From start to finish, the trip was well organised with a prompt pick up and great tour guide Kieron, who over the course of the day gave us a lot of information and fun facts about not only Australia but where we were going. Especially for people who love the outdoors would highly recommend this to anybody who comes to Sydney, just be wary as the hike itself is quite steep, so might not be best if you have a fear of heights. But honestly, was amazing with fabulous views and clear skies. Nothing more, could’ve been done to make this trip any…”
Review of Sydney’s Blue Mountains sunset tour, with Wentworth Falls, kangaroos, the Three Sisters, bushwalks, and practical booking advice.
“This was a perfect “first day in Sydney” activity. We landed at the airport very early so were able to stash our bags at our hotel and make the 10 am booking. The ride was convenient and nice not to have to drive or find public transportation, and the events—a gorgeous hike, sunset—plus meals (on our own) and rest stops, were perfect. A great way to maximize a Blue Mountains day and reset our jet lag.”
Review of Melbourne’s reverse Great Ocean Road tour to the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, rainforest and wildlife, with lunch and practical tips.
“Loved our tour and our guide, Kiwi, was phenomenal! Would highly recommend this experience: it hits all the spots in the Great Ocean Road in one day!”
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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