Daintree Rainforest &
Cape Tribulation
‘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.
