Cairns to Cape Tribulation road trip: Driving distance, time & stops
Cairns to Cape Tribulation road trip: Mossman Gorge and the Daintree River
The drive from Cairns to Cape Tribulation then swings past Mossman Gorge. This is a beautifully photogenic rainforest area, and the tourist experience has changed significantly in recent years. The area’s traditional owners are now in charge, and it’s a fine place to have an Indigenous cultural experience. These Dreamtime walks include explanations of what plants are traditionally used for.
Soon after Mossman Gorge is the Daintree River, where several Daintree crocodile cruises ply their trade. These are worth doing to see often huge crocodiles in the wild.
Why you should do a Daintree River cruise
- You ARE going to see crocodiles. Probably several of them.
- It’s not just crocs – it’s a glimpse of the whole Daintree ecosystem, with snakes and birds too.
- The tours take an hour or so – you can fit in plenty more on the same day.
Click through for next section: North of the Daintree River.