PORT DOUGLAS PRIVATE FIELD GUIDE
Private Wildlife and Rainforest Safari — A day among wallabies, birds and World Heritage forest outside Port Douglas
A full-day private charter that pairs tailored rainforest routes with native-wildlife viewing and an optional koala encounter — useful for planning a focused, photographed wildlife day.
Private Wildlife and Rainforest Safari — A day among wallabies, birds and World Heritage forest outside Port Douglas.
Blue Adventure Wildlife and Rainforest Safaris offers private charter day tours from Port Douglas to explore World Heritage rainforest and the native animals of far north Queensland, with routes chosen to maximise sightings of kangaroos, wallabies, birds, lizards and the occasional platypus in their natural habitats.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Close-to-nature animal encounters
The private format is designed to put you in the best spots for native wildlife — kangaroos and wallabies are common, with the chance to see lizards, abundant birdlife and, possibly, a platypus in suitable habitat.
World Heritage rainforest immersion
Routes focus on the region’s rainforest systems so you spend extended time walking and observing within protected, biodiverse forest rather than a hurried drive-through experience.
Optional koala cuddle and photo
Because koalas don’t live wild in this part of far north Queensland, the private tour can include a visit to a nearby wildlife park for an add-on koala cuddle and photo opportunity.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
This is a deliberately private, full-day wildlife outing: tailored by your guide to the day’s best viewing, paced around short walks, roadside stops and leisurely observation with time for a restaurant lunch and a complimentary wildlife photo shoot of your group.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this private safari suits — and when to reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
A Blue Adventures guide, a free wildlife photo shoot, morning tea/coffee, a restaurant lunch, bottled water, all admission and national park fees, and use of binoculars and reference books are provided.
The tour is a 9‑hour private day trip: trips depart at 8:00am and return at approximately 5:00pm; your guide will pick up at your hotel or resort at 7:45am.
Standard pricing is $900.00 per person with a minimum of two people; a koala cuddle add-on is available for $120.00 per person. Full payment is required at time of booking.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The private safari runs for 9 hours, with departures at 8:00am and an approximate return at 5:00pm.
When and where does pickup occur?
Your guide will pick you up at your hotel or resort at 7:45am.
What does the price include and what are the costs?
The tour price covers guide services, a morning tea/coffee, restaurant lunch, bottled water, admissions and national park fees, and use of binoculars and reference books; standard fare is $900 per person with a minimum of two people. A koala cuddle and photo is an optional add-on at $120 per person.
Can I see koalas in the wild on this tour?
No — koalas do not live wild in this region; the operator can include a stop at a nearby wildlife park as an add-on for a koala cuddle and photo.
What is the cancellation policy?
Full payment is required at booking; cancellations incur a $100 cancellation fee per person if made more than five days in advance. Cancellations within five days of departure are non‑refundable.
Can the itinerary change on the day?
Yes — locations visited can change without notice due to access or weather conditions, and the operator may alter the route accordingly.