Top Port Douglas Historical Tours

Journey to the rain forest village of Kuranda via two unique transit options on this memorable full-day tour from Cairns or Port Douglas. Skip the line and enjoy Gold Class service aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway, winding through lush mountain passes and waterfall gorges along the way. In the opposite direction, glide above the treetops in a gondola and soak up spectacular views of the mountains and coastline on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. In Kuranda, enjoy leisure time to explore the heritage markets, learn about aboriginal culture or interact with native wildlife.

A spectacular Aboriginal cultural journey on the traditional lands of the Kuku Yalanji people where you will discover both natural beauty and ancient culture. Come and explore the lush tropical rainforest, mangrove & mudflats of Tropical Queensland. Join a Kubirri Warra clan member on an authentic coastal adventure across the beach, mudflats, and mangroves of their ancestral fishing grounds. Learn about traditional bush medicines and foods and try your hand at throwing a traditional fishing spear! Stroll along trails and elevated boardwalks through the World Heritage Listed rainforest as your driver guide shares stories and insights. Afterwards enjoy a delicious lunch infused with bush flavours served in the Mayi Café. Explore how Dreamtime stories about animals, the environment, and language are expressed through cultural art. Binna will personally guide you through his painting techniques as you create your own small canvas to take home.

Discover Kuranda on a small-group tour that travels round-trip from Port Douglas or Palm Cove. Travel through some of the oldest rainforests on earth to reach Kuranda, then to tour the village with your guide and explore independently as well. Continue up the coast to Palm Cove to check out the esplanade and stroll around the shops and beach. Your small-group tour has a maximum of 20 people and includes transportation, informative commentary from the guide, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Marvel over the lush landscapes of the Kuranda rainforest from above on an exciting full-day tour from Port Douglas, including hotel pick-up. After exploring the handicraft markets and art galleries of Kuranda village, choose from a range of activities including a thrilling ride on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and Scenic Train. If that’s still not enough fun for one day, tag on a visit to Hartley's Crocodile Park, Tjapukai Aboriginal cultural park or the Wildlife Habitat Kuranda. This small-group tour is limited to 12 people, ensuring a personalised experience.

Discover the rich heritage, natural beauty, and fascinating wildlife of Mossman Gorge from above and below the water on this adventurous small-group tour from Port Douglas. A great way to delve deeper into the Daintree Rainforest, this full-day tour includes a traditional Welcome to Country and smoke ceremony with a Kuku Yalanji guide. You’ll also go snorkeling in the river, take a guided walk through the rainforest, and enjoy a delicious lunch.

Port Douglas is a beautiful tropical resort destination in Australia. While it’s easy to appreciate its scenery, it’s much harder to learn more about the town and its past in a flexible way. Go for a self-guided tour of Port Douglas following an audio guide, and you can discover the local history at whatever pace suits you.