:: Experience Tropical Australia first-hand

Experience first-hand one or more of North Queensland’s unique eco-systems with River Rat Eco Cruises. River Rat Eco Cruises is based in the World Heritage listed Wet Tropics region of Mission Beach – a small strip of coastal communities only 90 minutes south of Cairns.
 

:: Mission Beach in Tropical North Queensland

Mission Beach reflects the relaxed friendly lifestyle of Australia’s tropical towns. The region is an ideal destination for both reef and rainforest tours, and also the more adrenalin pumped activities such as white water rafting and sky-diving. You’ll also find a wide range of accommodation to suit your needs. Near to the heart of Mission Beach lies the environmentally rich life of the Hull River. Your Hull River adventure onboard River Rat ECO Cruises brings you face-to-face with some of nature’s most unique creations and creatures.
 

:: River Rat ECO Cruises

River Rat Eco Cruises departs daily and offers a relaxed and informative wildlife discovery along the Hull River. This is available in English and/or German.

Guests are encouraged to make the most of the opportunities for hands-on participation. Learn how to set traps for the elusive Queensland mud crab – one of the region’s finest delicacies. Into the evening you’ll be equipped with a spotlight as we go in search of the infamous saltwater crocodile – one of the oldest and most awesome predators on earth. This is one day you’ll never forget!
 
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:: The Ecosystem - A Unique Environment

The environment in which all these creatures live is just as intriguing. The banks of the Hull River are lined with diverse mangrove communities.

We also note the dramatic changes in eco-systems with paperbark forests, tall open forests (eucalypts and bloodwoods), and three different kinds of rainforest, including complex mesophyll vine forest – probably the most complex rainforest on the entire continent!