Daintree River Wildlife Cruise - Early Morning

Highlights

You will board our comfortable open top 10 seater boat with individual swivel seats, and be offered a pair of good quality binoculars for use during the trip. When we depart from the Daintree Village Jetty, your expert guide will introduce you to a variety of ecosystems along the main river and smaller tributaries looking for rare birds, snakes, crocodiles and some of the unique plants that grow in the ancient Daintree Rainforest. On return a species list is available of all the birds and animals seen during the trip. Species often found include the Great- Billed Heron ( Ardea sumatrana), Black Bittern ( Lxobrychus minutes) when in season, Nankeen Night Heron ( Nycticorax caledonicus), Papuan Frogmouth ( Podargus Papuensis), Double-Eyed Fig Parrot ( Psittaculirostris Diophthalma), Wompoo Fruit-Dove ( Ptilinopus magnificus), Shining Flycatcher ( Myiagra cyanoleuca), Large-billed Gerygone ( Gerygone magnirostris), Yellow bellied Sunbird – (Olive backed) ( Nectrinia jugularis), just to name a few…as there are too many to mention.

Summary

You will board our comfortable open top 10 seater boat with individual swivel seats, and be offered a pair of good quality binoculars for use during the trip. When we depart from the Daintree Village Jetty, your expert guide will introduce you to a variety of ecosystems along the main river and smaller tributaries looking for rare birds, snakes, crocodiles and some of the unique plants that grow in the ancient Daintree Rainforest. On return a species list is available of all the birds and animals seen during the trip. Species often found include the Great- Billed Heron ( Ardea sumatrana), Black Bittern ( Lxobrychus minutes) when in season, Nankeen Night Heron ( Nycticorax caledonicus), Papuan Frogmouth ( Podargus Papuensis), Double-Eyed Fig Parrot ( Psittaculirostris Diophthalma), Wompoo Fruit-Dove ( Ptilinopus magnificus), Shining Flycatcher ( Myiagra cyanoleuca), Large-billed Gerygone ( Gerygone magnirostris), Yellow bellied Sunbird – (Olive backed) ( Nectrinia jugularis), just to name a few…as there are too many to mention.

Tour info

Duration

2 hours

Why take this tour?

Daintree River Wild Watch offers you an early morning bird-watching tour experience. Not only is it a special time on the river that only early mornings can offer, but it is the optimum opportunity for some great bird-watching and photography.

What’s included?

Use of poncho and binoculars.
Food and drinks not included (BYO)

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 2h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Daintree River Wild Watch

About operator:

Welcome to the fabulous World Heritage tropical rainforest area of the Daintree. You can experience this beauty through the eyes and expertise of your guide, Ian "Sauce" Worcester. Ian has a real passion for this amazing natural wonderland called the Daintree River. On our Early morning or Sunset tours you will see the vast array of the unique wildlife in their natural habitat, or simply enjoy the beauty and serenity of the picturesque waters of the Daintree. Don't forget your camera!!!