Mossman Gorge

Mossman Gorge is a scenic river gorge on the Mossman River within Daintree National Park in Far North Queensland, about 75 kilometres north of Cairns near the town of Mossman in the Shire of Douglas. Part of the Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Area, it features clear waters flowing over granite boulders surrounded by ancient lowland rainforest. Jointly managed with the Kuku Yalanji people, it is notable for its natural beauty, cultural heritage and accessible rainforest walks.

Visitors can expect a rainforest gorge setting with the clear Mossman River flowing over large granite boulders, surrounded by dense Wet Tropics rainforest. Access is via the Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre with a shuttle bus to the gorge car park. From there, visitors can explore sealed boardwalks, rainforest walking tracks, lookout points and a suspension bridge over Rex Creek, swim in a designated area, join Indigenous guided Dreamtime walks, and view interpretive displays, art and rainforest ecology.

Located within Daintree National Park, gazetted as a national park in 1967 and inscribed as part of the Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Area in 1988 for its outstanding natural values and ancient rainforest lineage. The area has been traditionally occupied and cared for by the Kuku Yalanji people for thousands of years.

Traditional Country of the Kuku Yalanji people. The gorge and surrounding rainforest hold cultural significance with Dreamtime stories, traditional knowledge of plants and animals, and ongoing connection to Country shared through the Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre and guided walks.