Queensland closes Daintree Rainforest track on 9 November

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service will close the Rainforest circuit track at Mossman Gorge in Daintree Rainforest from 9 November to 15 December 2026 for planned upgrades. The closure affects a major walking route in the national park, while several nearby facilities remain accessible.

The site is in Tropical North Queensland, near Cape Tribulation and north of Cairns. The official park alert says the works are intended to improve the track's condition, safety and long-term sustainability.

Rainforest circuit closure begins on 9 November 2026

The Rainforest circuit track will be closed from Monday 9 November to Tuesday 15 December 2026. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service is the custodian named in the official closure alert.

The notice does not close Mossman Gorge as a whole. The Mossman Gorge day-use area, Lower river track, Baral Marrjanga boardwalk and Rex Creek bridge track, including its swing bridge, are listed as remaining open during the upgrade period. Visitors are instructed to follow closure signs and not enter the closed area.

The alert warns that the closure date could be extended because of adverse weather or unforeseen construction delays. That makes the park alert the relevant access reference for visitors travelling during November and December 2026.

How the closure fits Daintree Rainforest's park setting

The national park has two sections, Mossman Gorge and Cape Tribulation. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service places it between 80 km and 150 km north of Cairns, with the rainforest meeting the reef in the Cape Tribulation section.

The closure changes the walking options at Mossman Gorge rather than removing access to every part of the park. The Baral Marrjanga boardwalk remains an alternative rainforest route, while the Rex Creek bridge track continues to provide access to a named feature during the works.

For the wider Daintree area, November 2026 also brought a separate conservation development. Rainforest Rescue said it received a $5.33 million grant from the Wright Burt Foundation for work focused on the Daintree Oxbow floodplain, as reported by Newsport Daily.

Visiting Daintree Rainforest: what travellers from Western Europe should know

• The Rainforest circuit track at Mossman Gorge is closed from 9 November to 15 December 2026 for planned walking track upgrades.
• The Mossman Gorge day-use area, Lower river track, Baral Marrjanga boardwalk and Rex Creek bridge track remain open during the closure, subject to the official alert.
• Mossman Gorge lies north of Cairns and is reached from the Captain Cook Highway, with access continuing through Johnston Road towards the Mossman Gorge Centre.
• The Cape Tribulation section is reached beyond the Daintree River crossing; roads there can be narrow and winding, while the route beyond Cape Tribulation is suitable for four-wheel-drive vehicles because of steep grades and creek crossings.
• Track surfaces can be uneven, and the park authority advises sturdy footwear. The rainforest also contains cassowary habitat, stinging trees and crocodile country.

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Frequently asked questions about Daintree Rainforest

What changes at Daintree Rainforest from 9 November 2026?

The Rainforest circuit track at Mossman Gorge closes from 9 November to 15 December 2026 for planned upgrades. Other named facilities, including Baral Marrjanga boardwalk, remain open.

Where is Daintree Rainforest and how do you get there?

The national park is north of Cairns, with Mossman Gorge reached from the Captain Cook Highway and Cape Tribulation reached beyond the Daintree River crossing.

What is Daintree Rainforest?

It is a protected rainforest landscape in Tropical North Queensland divided into Mossman Gorge and Cape Tribulation sections. The Cape Tribulation section is where the rainforest meets the reef.