Mossman Gorge Rainforest Walk
Walk the Mossman Gorge — a granite gorge with crystal-clear swimming holes at the foot of the rainforest-covered Macalister Range — for the most accessible and beautiful rainforest walk in the Daintree.
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Mossman Gorge Centre
The Mossman Gorge Centre is operated by the Kuku Yalanji people, the traditional custodians of this Country — the centre provides context about Kuku Yalanji culture and the significance of Mossman Gorge in their traditions.
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Shuttle to Gorge Entry
A shuttle bus carries visitors from the centre to the gorge entry — the short drive through the rainforest provides the first encounter with the towering canopy that will define the walk ahead.
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Mossman River Gorge
The Mossman River runs clear over ancient granite boulders through a narrow gorge — the water is cold and clean, fed by the high rainfall of the Macalister Range, and swimming in the pools is an essential experience.
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Rainforest Circuit Walk
The circuit boardwalk passes through the best of the Daintree lowland rainforest — buttressed fig trees, lawyer vines, and the extraordinary diversity of fern and palm species that make this the world's most complex forest.
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Suspension Bridge View
A suspension bridge crosses the Mossman River giving views upstream into the gorge — the clear water running over rounded granite boulders between rainforest walls is one of Queensland's most beautiful natural scenes.
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Kuku Yalanji Dreamtime Walk
Guided Dreamtime walks with Kuku Yalanji guides explain the cultural significance of the gorge, the plants used for traditional medicine, and the stories embedded in the landscape that have been passed down for thousands of generations.