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Outdoors Mossman, Port Douglas & Daintree

Mossman Gorge

An outdoor spot in Mossman, Port Douglas & Daintree, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Mossman Gorge in Mossman, Port Douglas & Daintree
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Why go

Rainforest gorge in Daintree National Park with clear river pools and Kuku Yalanji guided walks.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Port Douglas & Daintree, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Agincourt Reef, 12 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Mossman
Price
$
Time needed
3 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Port Douglas & Daintree, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Agincourt Reef

    Ribbon reef on the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef, reached by Quicksilver catamaran.

    Outdoors · 12 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Hemingway's Brewery

    Waterfront brewery at the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina with craft beers and marina views.

    Drinks · 12 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Salsa Bar & Grill

    Long-running Port Douglas restaurant with tropical Australian dishes and seafood.

    Food · 12 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Port Douglas Sunday Market

    Weekly market in Anzac Park with crafts, tropical fruit and fresh juices.

    Shopping · 12 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Four Mile Beach

    Long palm-lined beach beside Port Douglas, with a netted swim area in stinger season.

    Outdoors · 13 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas

    Wildlife park with tropical habitats, cassowaries, koalas and breakfast with the birds.

    Sight · 14 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Mossman Gorge is a stop on our Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Port Douglas & Daintree

Another curated outdoor spot in Port Douglas & Daintree. See the full Port Douglas & Daintree guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Port Douglas & Daintree run from 25°C in July to 30°C in December; March is usually the wettest month. For Mossman Gorge itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Port Douglas & Daintree from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Port Douglas & Daintree weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Mossman Gorge, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
212r Mossman Gorge Rd, Mossman Gorge QLD 4873, Australia
Coordinates
-16.47432, 145.34834
Destination
Port Douglas & Daintree, Queensland
Website
mossmangorge.com.au

Mossman Gorge: quick answers

How much time do you need at Mossman Gorge?

Plan on about 3 hours at Mossman Gorge. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Mossman Gorge?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Take the shuttle from the Mossman Gorge Centre; private cars cannot drive in.

Where is Mossman Gorge?

Mossman Gorge is at 212r Mossman Gorge Rd, Mossman Gorge QLD 4873, Australia. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Mossman Gorge?

Mossman Gorge appears on Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Port Douglas & Daintree.

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