Daintree Rainforest

The Daintree National Park is the site of the oldest living rainforest on earth and the only place in the world where this World Heritage-listed site, the Daintree Rainforest, meets the Great Barrier Reef.

Where to visit?

Mossman Gorge: Located 20 minutes north of Port Douglas, the Mossman Gorge is a popular section of the Daintree National Park around a steep-sided valley on the Mossman River. The lush tropical rainforest surroundings and creek scenery is an ideal spot for a day swimming, exploring walking tracks, watching bird and wildlife and enjoying the dedicated picnic areas. It is a site of Aboriginal heritage significance, with guided walks from the native Kuku Yalanji Mossman Gorge Community.

Daintree Village: A short 30 minute drive north is the Daintree Village on the southern banks of the Daintree River. Daintree Village is known for its unique bird life and crocodile spotting tours. There is a range of Daintree Village accommodation to suit the luxury traveller to secluded B&B's, holiday houses and camping sites, plus tours, activities and even a menu featuring a Croc Burger! Learn more about the Daintree Village.

Cape Tribulation: North of the Daintree River is a scenic coastal section of the Daintree National Park. This is the place where the tropical Daintree Rainforest and Great Barrier Reef meet and has spectacular sandy beaches, unique wildlife and a rainforest 140 million years old. Here you can explore the rugged rainforest territory in a 4WD, explore the many walking tracks, take a guided tours by day and night and go swinging through the treetops. Learn more about Cape Tribulation.

The Daintree Rainforest is one of the most spectacular pieces of natural beauty you will encounter in your lifetime, it's up to you how you would like to enjoy it. For more information, visit the sites of our passionate tourism associations dedicated to this special place: