Daintree National Park

>> Daintree Rainforest

Where the rainforest meets the reef

Crocodile, Daintree - Courtesy of Tourism Queensland

Inscribed on the World Heritage List in December 1988, the Daintree National Park is a must see! The area is estimated to be 140 million years old and is the oldest living tropical rainforest on earth. It is also amazing to see the wet tropics meeting the Great Barrier Reef. Visit the Alexandra Range Outlook, where you can admire breathtaking views of the lush green coast merging with the turquoise water.

Daintree National Park features a remarkable landscape, with long sandy beaches, rocky headlands, and steep mountain ranges intersected by numerous creeks and rivers. The area is traditionally the country of the Kuku Yalanji people, and you can join an interpretive Aboriginal tour to discover the cultural history and significance of the region.

Stroll along the walking track at Mossman Gorge and explore the great diversity of fauna and flora. Look for the striking Ulysses butterfly and tiny yellow birds. Most of the world's 19 primitive plant families are found within Daintree National Park and the surrounding area; a number of very rare plants can be seen in the Cape Tribulation Section. Rare animals such as Bennett's tree kangaroo, the ringtail possum and southern cassowary can also be found in the National Park.

Jump on an adventure tour to experience one of the finest natural landscapes on earth!

Beach, Cape Tribulation - Courtesy of Tourism Queensland

Hiker in Mossman Gorge - Courtesy of Tourism Queensland

Strangler - Courtesy of Port Douglas Daintree Tourism Association

Good to know!

Disabled accessibility:

There are several boardwalks in the Cape Tribulation Section for visitors to enjoy. Three of the four short boardwalks - Marrdja, Dubuji and Kulki - are fully wheelchair accessible. At the fourth boardwalk, Jindalba, wheelchair access to the creek is available from the exit end only, near the disabled parking bays.

Daintree River Ferry:

Daintree National Park is open 24 hours a day, but the ferry only operates from 6am until midnight every day except Christmas Day and Good Friday. Occasional breaks in service occur for mechanical repairs or extreme floods.

Driving:

Beyond the ferry, conventional two-wheel-drive access is available as far as Cape Tribulation; however, towing caravans is not recommended.

The road through this section of the park is narrow and winding. Be careful and watch out for wildlife crossing the road, particularly cassowaries. The road continuing north of Cape Tribulation requires a four-wheel-drive vehicle and may be closed after heavy rain.

For 24 hour reports on local road safety and conditions, contact RACQ:
Ph: 1300 130 595

Mardja Boardwalk Daintree National Park - Courtesy of Tourism Queensland

Green Tree Frog, Daintree - Courtesy of Tourism Queensland

4WD Through Rainforest, Daintree - Courtesy of Tourism Queensland

LITTLE FACTS ABOUT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

When joining a tour you have a great opportunity to bond with the locals. The residents are very friendly and always have a story to tell. They are usually very respectful of the environment.

The region features the largest renewable energy community in Australia. There is no grid-connected electrical power to the Daintree-Cape Tribulation area and there are presently more than 200 households with renewable energy systems.

Daintree Discovery Centre

Encounter a first class eco-tourism experience at the Daintree Discovery Centre. Learn about birds, butterflies, cassowaries, crocodiles and much more. The centre features a large indoor interpretive display area, touch screens, audiovisual theatre and sweeping, all-weather verandahs. Stroll on the new Aerial Walkway and climb the 23 metre high Canopy Tower. Look for wildlife and speak to experienced naturalists, who'll be happy to share their knowledge.

For More Information

Disable access: mostly accessible
Where:	Cnr Cape Tribulation Road & Tulip Oak Road, Cow Bay.

Fan palm, Cooper Creek Wilderness Mossman - Courtesy of Tourism Queensland

Daintree Environment Centre - Courtesy of Port Douglas Daintree Tourism Association

Ulysses Butterfly, Daintree - Courtesy of Tourism Queensland