Mossman Gorge Rainforest Circuit

Starting from the end of Johnston/Mossman Gorge Road, this walk takes you on a circuit in the Mossman Gorge Rainforest, visiting a rock pool on Wurrmbu Creek and a colossal strangler fig along the way. You’ll be impressed by how beautiful the lively rainforest can be, especially in the World Heritage-listed woodland of Daintree NP. Notice the interchanging scenery as you pass by informative signposts about the flora and fauna of the area throughout the track. The track features a sturdy metal bridge that crosses Rex Creek, so you don’t need to worry about wet feet. That’s unless you want to take a dip in the gorgeous rock pool along Wurrmbu Creek. Check the current before going in, and take extra care around wet rocks as they’re slippery. Avoid peak times to have a more secluded experience. Let us begin by acknowledging the Eastern Kuku Yalanji people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start At the intersection of Baral Marrjanga & Johnston Road (-16.4722264,145.3312366)
Mode Bus Car
Directions From , Wangetti.

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the end of Johnston/Mossman Gorge Road, pass through the bollard and head along the paved track with railings(Baral Marrjanga) as you pass by a green “Entrance to National Park” to your left, moving directly away from the road. Follow the said track and cross Rex Creek via the metal bridge. 100 metres after visiting the Manjal Dimbi Lookout, veer/turn left at the Y intersection to continue along Mossman Gorge Rainforest Circuit(clockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Baral Marrjanga & Johnston Road Start heading along Baral Marrjanga (a footpath). There is a toilet (about 45 m back from the start). This toilet is wheelchair accessible. Find the picnic table at the start. After 20 m pass the sign (on your left). From the Baral Marrjanga continue straight, to head along Baral Marrjanga. After another 10 m cross the bridge (about 85 m long) After another 15 m cross the bridge (about 120 m long)
	At the intersection of Baral Marrjanga & Lower River Track continue straight, to head along Baral Marrjanga. Then cross the bridge (about 20 m long)
	After another 40 m (from the Baral Marrjanga) continue straight, to head along Baral Marrjanga. After another 20 m cross the bridge (about 10 m long)
	After another 7 m come to the "Mossman River Lookout" (about 20 m ahead).
	From the Baral Marrjanga turn left. After another 120 m cross the bridge (about 40 m long)
	At the intersection of Rainforest Circuit Track & Rex Creek Suspension Bridge turn left, to head along Rainforest Circuit Track. Then cross the bridge (about 7 m long) After another 105 m pass a seat (on your right). After another 35 m come to the "Manjal Dimbi Lookout".
	After another 60 m (from the Rainforest Circuit Track) veer left, to head along Rainforest Circuit Track.
	After another 660 m (at the intersection of Rainforest Circuit Track & The Bluff Track) continue straight, to head along Rainforest Circuit Track.
	After another 420 m (from the Rainforest Circuit Track) veer left, to head along Rainforest Circuit Track.
	After another 8 m find the "Strangler Fig" (35 m on your right). Strangler Fig A colossal strangler fig that has a magnificent root structure.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This optional but highly recommended side trip takes you to the lovely rock pool mentioned in the desciption. To start this optional side trip veer left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 195 m (from the Rainforest Circuit Track) turn right, to head along Rainforest Circuit Track. After another 470 m come to the viewpoint (7 m on your left).
	After another 100 m (from the Rainforest Circuit Track) veer left, to head along Rainforest Circuit Track.
	After another 205 m (at the intersection of Rex Creek Suspension Bridge & Rainforest Circuit Track) turn right, to head along Rex Creek Suspension Bridge. Then cross the bridge (about 30 m long)
	After another 120 m (from the Baral Marrjanga) turn right, to head along Baral Marrjanga. Then cross the bridge (about 10 m long) After another 20 m (from the Baral Marrjanga) veer right. After another 40 m cross the bridge (about 120 m long)
	At the intersection of Baral Marrjanga & Lower River Track continue straight, to head along Baral Marrjanga. Then cross the bridge (about 95 m long) After another 15 m cross the bridge (about 85 m long)
	After another 10 m (from the Baral Marrjanga) continue straight, to head along Baral Marrjanga. Continue another 20 m to find at the intersection of Johnston Road & Baral Marrjanga at the end.

This optional but highly recommended side trip takes you to the lovely rock pool mentioned in the desciption.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Rainforest Circuit Track Start (a walking track).
	After another 105 m come to "Rock Pool". Rock Pool The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 105 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Mossman Gorge Rainforest Circuit

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	3.2 km
Time	1 h to 1 h 30 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one -46 m back from the start.

Seat: There is one 590 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	-46 m	[toilet]
Seat	590 m	[seat]

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