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LADY DOUGLAS RIVER CRUISE

Lady Douglas is a local, family run business, iconic to Port Douglas and one of the first
boats in the Marina. She has been taking visitors for tours of the Dickson Inlet since
1989, specialising in spotting crocodiles in the wild.
The most stable boat in town, comfortable seating, a licensed bar, galley, toilet,
wheelchair and pram access and ample space to move around whilst cruising along
the calm waters. A complimentary beverage and snacks are provided.
She is the ideal nature viewing platform with protection from the weather, traveling
through the unspoilt mangrove channels of the Dickson Inlet where you see and learn
about the fascinating estuarine habitat. An award winning commentary is delivered
throughout the tour by the captain.
Crocodiles are seen on over 90% of trips, along with sea eagles, kites, ospreys, kingfishers,
herons and waders. Cruises depart daily from Berth C16 Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina.
Book Online or Phone 0408 986 127
[email protected]
ladydouglas.com.au

DAINTREE FAN PALM FARM
Daintree Fan Palm Farm is a 24-acre property located in Diwan in the heart of the Daintree
Rainforest.
Around half of the property is cleared and has two hundred plus fruit trees, chickens,
ducks, turkeys, peacocks and goats, our family home, an organic wholefoods store with
loads of goodies including organic pies (vegan + gluten free options) freshly made salads,
organic cakes and slices, coffee can and organic locally made ice cream.
The other half of the property is original untouched rainforest with rare plant and tree
species, rare birds, insects and animals that form part of the ecosystem including
resident cassowaries and mature 400-500 year old Fan Palms. A boardwalk was built
many years ago and has been recently restored that gives you access into parts of the
rainforest that would normally be inaccessible with the highlight being access into a
spectacular Fan Palm forest. This boardwalk is open to the public for a fee of $9.90
per person.
daintreefanpalmfarm.com
[email protected] | insta @daintreefanpalmfarm

MOSSMAN GORGE DREAMTIME WALK

The Dreamtime Gorge Walk takes visitors on a journey through gentle rainforest
tracks, taking in the traditional huts or humpies.
Your experienced interpretive Indigenous guide will welcome you with a
traditional ‘smoking’ ceremony that cleanses and wards off bad spirits.
Throughout the journey your guide will demonstrate traditional plant use, identify
bush food sources and provide an enchanting narrative of the rainforest and their
special relationship with this unique tropical environment.
Learn traditions like making bush soaps and ochre paint, before finishing the tour
with some traditional bush tea and damper.
Duration 1.5hrs, Departs 10am, 11am, 1pm and 2pm
07 4099 7000
[email protected]
mossmangorge.com.au

HARTLEY’S CROCODILE ADVENTURES

Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is an Advanced Eco Accredited sanctuary, located in
World Heritage wilderness at Wangetti, just 25 minutes south of Port Douglas.
Highlights include its Crocodile feeding cruises on Hartley’s Lagoon, Crocodile feeding
shows and other interactive wildlife presentations including snake presentations
& cassowary feeding. Step back in time in Gondwana Gateway with wallabies,
kangaroos, wombats, fruit bats, emus and monitors. Take a pic with our amazing
Magafauna. Our new ‘Wombaroo’ wombat and koala exhibit is a must see. Relax at
Lilies Restaurant & discover genuine Australia crocodile leather goods and more at
our Paperbark Gift Shop.
Families are loving our “Slither and Slide Adventure Play Zone”. We offer daily VIP
Tours including Zootastic 5, Reptastic 5 and Big Croc Feed. Available
online or just phone us.
07 4055 3576
[email protected]
crocodileadventures.com
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