Name: Mossman Visitor Information Centre
Address: Mossman RSL Memorial Hall, 63 Front Street, Mossman QLD 4873
Phone: (07) 4098 2061
Opening Hours: Typically 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (seasonal variations)
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Douglas Shire / Mossman–Daintree / Wet Tropics & Great Barrier Reef Coast
This is the primary accredited VIC for Mossman, Mossman Gorge, and the southern gateway to the Daintree Rainforest.
What Area It Caters For
1. Mossman Township (Primary Area)
- Mossman Sugar Mill
- Mossman River precinct
- Local cafés, shops, and heritage buildings
- Mossman Saturday Markets
- Town services for Daintree travellers
2. Mossman Gorge (Major Coverage)
- Mossman Gorge Centre (Indigenous‑run)
- Rainforest boardwalks and swimming areas
- Ngadiku Dreamtime Walks
- Shuttle bus access to the gorge
- Wet Tropics World Heritage rainforest
3. Daintree Village & Daintree River
- River cruises (crocodiles, birdlife)
- Fishing charters
- Scenic riverfront township
- Gateway to northern rainforest touring
4. Daintree National Park (Southern Section)
- Rainforest walks
- Lookouts and swimming holes
- Wildlife viewing
- Access to the ferry crossing (via Mossman support)
5. Port Douglas (Information Support)
- Four Mile Beach
- Reef tour departures
- Macrossan Street dining and shopping
- Marina precinct
6. Cape Tribulation & Northern Daintree (Extended Support)
- Cape Tribulation beaches
- Dubuji Boardwalk
- Kulki Lookout
- Remote rainforest touring
- Links to Cape Tribulation visitor centres
7. Atherton Tablelands (Eastern Access)
- Mount Molloy, Julatten, and Mount Lewis
- Birdwatching hotspots
- Scenic drives across the range
8. Great Barrier Reef Coast (Regional Support)
- Snorkelling and diving tours (via Port Douglas)
- Low Isles and outer reef pontoons
- Marine wildlife interpretation
Services Provided
- Local and regional maps
- Brochures for Mossman, Mossman Gorge, Daintree, Cape Tribulation, and Port Douglas
- Shuttle, tour, and reef booking assistance
- Road condition and weather updates
- Advice on rainforest walks, wildlife, and scenic drives
- Indigenous cultural experience information
- Accommodation and dining recommendations
- Souvenirs, local products, and regional crafts
Summary
The Mossman Visitor Information Centre is the accredited hub for the Mossman–Daintree region, supporting travellers heading to Mossman Gorge, the Daintree River, Cape Tribulation, and Port Douglas. With strong local knowledge of rainforest walks, Indigenous cultural experiences, and Great Barrier Reef touring, it is the key information point for exploring the Douglas Shire and the southern Daintree Rainforest.