Azure Kingfisher, photo by Murray Hunt

Little Kingfisher, photo by Tony Whitehead (www.wildlight.co.nz) Daintree Boatman, Murray Hunt  

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Tour  2 hour nature cruise   Where  Daintree River, departing the Daintree Village Jetty
Cost  Adult $55, Child $35   When  November to 31 January 6am, April to 31 Oct. 6.30am
 

Want to see the Daintree River at its best?

A cruise with Daintree Boatman Nature Tours is the best way to observe the birds and reptiles of the Daintree World Heritage rainforest. Tours are provided in a small, open boat which enables an intimate exploration of the Daintree River and its tributaries, with clear view of the wildlife in the trees and sky above.  

Tours depart in the crisp golden sunlight of dawn when the river is at it most beautiful, and when the wildlife of the river is at its most active and visible.

Crocodiles, snakes and rare birds are seen on most cruises with an average of 50 wildlife species seen or heard on a two hour tour. A checklist of animals seen on each tour is uploaded to this website    

The 'Daintree Boatman', Murray Hunt, is a professional nature guide and passionate birdwatcher. He acquired this premier Daintree River cruise from Chris Dahlberg, who pioneered dawn cruises on the Daintree River and led remarkable tours for 18 years.

"Whilst working together I was impressed with Murray's skills in finding and identifying wildlife and his friendly interaction with guests. I'm pleased that a guide of his ability will continue my tradition of providing this premier Daintree cruise".   C. Dahlberg

Click the links below to see some of the sights. Great-billed Heron, On the River, Python, Black Bittern, Sea-eagle, Saltwater Crocodile, Little Kingfisher, Green Tree Snake Azure Kingfisher, Papuan Frogmouth

This cruise has again received a recommendation in the second edition of 'The Complete Guide to Finding the Birds of Australia'.

  

What will you see?  Read through the links below to see what has been seen on past tours

 

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Contact  ●  Murray Hunt  ●  0417 651 929  ● boatman@daintreerivertours.com.au