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‘You need to stay more than a Day’
Around 17,000 hectares between Daintree River and Cape Tribulation
is declared National Park and much of the area is also World
Heritage listed to ensure protection of the rainforests which have
been evolving for the past 135 million years. Plants representing
all stages of the evolution over the last 400 million years are
found here.
The only cable ferry in tropical Australia, the Daintree Ferry
provides the southern access into the lowland Daintree Rainforest.
This is your first taste of the unique nature of this very ancient
region. An exciting variety of day trips to the region are
available, as well as many local tour options within the area. To
truly understand this spectacular rainforest, stay and listen to the
night sounds. Hidden in the wilderness is a range of comfortable
accommodation, with imaginative restaurants.
From Daintree to Cape Tribulation and Bloomfield River, you can
experience the most unique rainforest in the world. No trip to the
tropical north is complete without visiting this natural wonderland.
The sealed road north of the Daintree River meanders through the
lush rainforest covered Alexandra Range, to spectacular lookout
points and glorious tropical beaches. It is here that the rainforest
meets the reef.
Under the forest canopy a menagerie of animal life includes many
varieties of insects, birds, over seventy identified mammals,
reptiles and amphibians. The Daintree/Cape Tribulation region is
home to over 3,000 plant species including trees, vines, palms,
ferns, epiphytes, as well as the world's largest and smallest tree
ferns and cycads. Unknown plants and animal species are still being
discovered. Many of the animals come alive at night and the region
has many nocturnal activities, which are especially enjoyable in the
green season.
Make a day trip to the region or stay for a while in one of the
comfortable Rainforest accommodation choices. Enjoy bush walking or
kayaking, horse riding treks as well as reef cruises to take you
diving and snorkeling, massage, fruit tastings, river cruises and
even 4WD Safaris. The area has many activities to offer.
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