Breakfast comes first and the delicious feast prepared, by one of your hosts and qualified chef Liz, has a focus on flavour and abundance. Order in advance and it’ll be delivered directly to your chalet door. Dine on your private deck and soak in the surroundings as the rainforest wakes up around you. It’s peaceful, nourishing and the perfect way to fuel your tanks before your day of adventure begins. This breakfast isn’t just about great food, it’s about grounding yourself in the landscape before diving into a day of crocs, barra and unforgettable encounters. Breakfast is in addition to accommodation and needs to be booked in advance. Get away by 9am for your 9.30am Daintree River Cruise.

A Daintree River cruise is a journey into the wild and no one does it better than the Daintree River Cruise Centre, on their Ultimate Wildlife Experience Cruise. This 60 to 90 minute guided tour takes you deep into the heart of crocodile country, gliding through the still waters of the Daintree River with a high success rate for spotting estuarine crocs. This is a thrilling way to get up close to these ancient predators, in a safe and respectful way. Seeing them in their native habitat is spine-tingling. During the cruise your guide shares expert insights into the river’s unique ecosystem, pointing out birdlife, snakes and other creatures along the way. Cruises depart throughout the day, with morning sessions perfect for cooler temps and active wildlife. For this itinerary, we suggest the 9.30am tour (other departures are 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3.30pm). Tours should be pre-booked.

Time for you to get your hands on the action with a visit to Hook-A-Barra at Wonga Beach, giving you a unique experience with one of Australia’s most iconic sportfish, the Barramundi! Their 2.5 hour Fishing and Farm Combo Tour gives you the opportunity to take a behind the scenes tour of a working saltwater barramundi farm, learning about sustainability and if the timing is right, watching a hand harvest. Then it’s your turn, grab a rod and try your luck at the Barra Pond. These fish are famed for their power, fight and flavour and are prized by chefs and anglers alike. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned fisher, you’ll have the chance to hook a trophy-sized barra, with some over 1 metre long. After the action, sit back and enjoy a gourmet tasting platter featuring award-winning barra done three ways. Make sure you pick up some prepared fillets and take them back to Cassowary Falls for your evening meal. For this itinerary, we suggest the 12pm tour (other departures are 9am, 10.30am and 1.30pm). Tours need to be pre-booked.

This itinerary brings you back to your luxury chalet at Cassowary Falls by mid-afternoon (around 3ish) and you have the rest of the day to unwind your way. Soak in the valley views from your private deck, wander the property on a self-guided walk, the bird watching is amazing! Watch a movie from the comfort of your king-sized bed or curl up with a good book, and your private spa is just waiting for you and the sunset. This is your holiday, your time to simply relax, so make it count and when hunger calls, fire up the chalet kitchen and cook your fresh barra from Hook-A-Barra. Pan-seared, grilled, or baked, dinner doesn’t get fresher than this.