Cassowary Falls Gateway · Upper Daintree
A 2.5-hour guided trip on private land off Upper Daintree Road: an off-road UTV ride over creek crossings to a 21 m waterfall where your group has the pool to itself. Pick it if you drive yourself and want a swim and some adventure away from the crowds.
Cassowary Falls is on private property in the Upper Daintree that is not open to the public. Cassowary Falls Gateway runs two departures a day, at 10:00am and 1:00pm, from 263 Upper Daintree Road. You climb into a UTV and ride over farm tracks and creek crossings to viewpoints, then on to the falls: a 21 m drop into a freshwater pool, about 15 metres' walk from the vehicle. The listing says only one group is on site at a time.
Along the way there is a guided rainforest walk, seasonal bush tucker and fruit from the farm, and sometimes a ride in a restored Army truck. Guests write about swimming with turtles, jungle perch and an eel. It needs moderate fitness, and the listing says it is not suitable for non-swimmers.
You drive yourself. Upper Daintree Road is south of the Daintree River, so no ferry is needed, and a normal car is fine with parking on site. The listing puts it at about 50 minutes from Port Douglas and 1 hour 45 from Cairns. It pairs well with a morning or afternoon river cruise from Daintree Village.
Park on site at 263 Upper Daintree Road and meet your guides.
Ride the farm tracks and creek crossings, with stops at viewpoints. Sometimes a restored Army truck joins in.
A short walk to the 21 m falls and time to swim in the freshwater pool.
A guided walk in the forest, then seasonal bush tucker and farm fruit before the ride back.
★★★★★Swimming alongside turtles, jungle perch and one very friendly eel quickly became one of our favourite holiday memories.
★★★★★One of the best experiences you could have in Cairns. Kat is very knowledgeable and adventurous with the guidance.
★★★★★the guide Ellen was very knowledgeable, bubbly and paid attention to every person.
★★★★★what a fabulous afternoon. The guides Kat and Ellen are amazing.
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On private property at 263 Upper Daintree Road, in the Upper Daintree south of the Daintree River. It is not open to the public outside the tour.
No. A normal car is fine to reach the meeting point, and parking is on site. The off-road part is done in the tour's UTVs.
Yes, the swim in the pool below the 21 m falls is the centre of the tour. The listing says it is not suitable for non-swimmers.
Twice a day, at 10:00am and 1:00pm, for about 2.5 hours. Check the listing for your date.
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An off-road ride on private land to a 21 m waterfall, with only your group in the pool.
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