Bramston Beach House

Nestled in the blessed country of the Kuku Yalanji, the Mossman Gorge has conserved its beautiful natural environment making it the ideal habitat for both flora and fauna species. It is part of the Daintree National Park, an acknowledged World Heritage area, hence visiting tourists are offered with a scenic view of one of the oldest surviving rainforests in the world. Tropical trees such as strangler figs and epiphytic plants thrive straight down to the Mossman River where big granite boulders are strewn. These rocks were originally from the hills and were eroded in times of heavy flashfloods. The cold, crystal-clear water that runs in the river comes from the slopes of adjacent mountains, Mount Windsor and Mount Lewis.

Nature trippers who come visit this tourist attraction basically enjoy swimming in the rivers and hiking through the woods. Afternoon dips are very popular especially in hotter weather where the chilly temperature of the water is perfect in fighting the heat. Hikers are offered with two walking trails that lead them to the lush vegetation surrounding the rivers. The easier one is the River Circuit Track that will only take about 10 minutes to finish. This foot path begins in the camping area near parking lots and continues by the side of the Mossman River and ends with observation platforms that give hikers a spectacular view of the cascading waters and the various species of fish and turtles that live there. The second and the more challenging one is the Rainforest Circuit Track. It is basically an extension of the River Circuit Track that is accessed by means of a suspension bridge hanging over the Rex Creek. This trail also allows access to the Wurumbu Creek and scenes of the Manjal Dimbi.

These self-guided tours will give you the opportunity to observe wild insects and animals in their natural habitat such as tree-kangaroos, musky rat-kangaroos, Boyd’s forest dragons, Ulysses butterflies, and eastern yellow robins. Trail markers are scattered in the areas as well that provide explanations to the kind of living that the aboriginal people lead on the wilderness. Visitors are allowed to set up picnics but only in the designated picnic shelters that are located near the parking area to preserve the undisturbed environment of the natural park and to promote sanitation on the side.

The Mossman Gorge is located in the northern tip of Cairns, on the southern side of the Daintree National Park. To get there, you take the northern direction of Captain Cook Highway and drive through the farming town of Mossman. Watch out for the sign leading to Johnston Road and make a left turn. Continue driving but be extra wary when passing by the Mossman Gorge Aboriginal Community. Approximately 5 kilometres away from the turn off point is the Mossman Gorge parking area. On your way back to Cains, take the Bruce Highway and drive towards the direction of Mirwinni. Make a left turn at the Bramston Beach Road then continue driving until you reach the Evans Road. Turn right and straight ahead is a luxurious beachfront house that is the ideal accommodation after spending a day in the woods. Reward yourself with a five-star treatment in the walls of this modern, fully-furnished home.