Daintree Rainforest

Daintree Rainforest Tours - Visitor Information

The magnetism of the lush green cool rainforests of the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest lures couples into its web of enchantment and soothing environment for a rainforest tour and holiday full of total relaxation and exploration at the same time.

The Daintree Rainforest, located 2 hours north of Cairns, is the world’s longest continuously surviving rainforest with more plant and animal species than anywhere else in the world.

The lush green rainforest is sprawled over 1200 square kilometers of land until it touches the sandy beaches of the Coral Sea.

The Daintree Rainforest is a magnificent place to see two World Heritage-listed sights – the Great Barrier Reef and the rainforest – together in one majestic display of scenic beauty.

Daintree Rainforest Tours & Cape Tribulation Visitor Information

The Daintree Rainforest is rich with cultural and natural splendor. The Kuku Yalariji people were the traditional owners of the land and the rainforest served as food, shelter and resources to these people. The roots of the Daintree Rainforest can be traced back to 135 million years ago and visiting the Daintree gives you a sense of what the world would have been like millions of years ago.  Discover the Daintree Rainforest with a range of Indigenous experience tours including full day and half day options with a local Indigenous guide.

The top of the rainforest canopy extends 45 metres into the sky and the diversity of plants competing for the sun’s light is spectacular. Today, the Daintree Rainforest has a pristine and unspoiled feel displaying natural habitats and ecosystems that are not found anywhere else in the world.

The ecological significance of this area is immense. The Daintree Rainforest not only provides humans with the oxygen needed on a daily basis but contributes to a symbiotic relationship with the animals and insects that flourish in the area.

The Daintree Rainforest contains 30% of frog, marsupial and reptile species, 65% of bat and butterfly species and 20% of bird species in Australia. Some unique animals that can be found in this region include cassowaries, Musky rat kangaroos, Ulysses butterflies, bandicoots, Sugar gliders and thousands more species.

The Estuarine crocodiles are of particular popularity in this region. There are several cruises on the Daintree River that give visitors an up close and personal experience with these primitive creatures. Most Daintree Rainforest tours and extended tours include a cruise on the Daintree River to go wildlife spotting.

Whether it is discovery, relaxation or adventure that you’re looking for, the Daintree rainforest offers a spectacular natural setting that is unique to this precious region. If you are travelling to the rainforest for exploration there are many wilderness walks that will take you on a journey through floral evolution. Cruise through the Daintree River and spot ‘Fat Albert’ and ‘Scar Face’, two huge Estuarine crocs soaking up the suns rays on the river bank. Charter a fishing boat and catch some of the most diverse fish species in the world off the coast from the Daintree.

Take half day Great Barrier Reef snorkel tour and vist two reefs where you can be swimming with turtles and a myriad of marine life in just 25 minutes from Cape Tribulation. Or if you are feeling your Tarzan and Jane vibes then take to the trees and go Ziplining through the rainforest for 2 hours of fun and adventure. Or just chill out on the magnificent Cape Tribulation Beach and take in the sights and sounds of the breathtaking scenery that surrounds you. They call this rainforests bathing.   

Daintree Rainforest Accommodation

There are plenty of accommodation options in this area, whether it is a luxury eco retreat you are after or a quaint rainforest cabin.

Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa is a combination of sultry elegance woven into an eco-friendly retreat and is the perfect getaway for those wishing to surround themselves with the stunning beauty of the rainforest.  A fantastic place for a rainforest or waterfall wedding, incentive package or romantic weekend away, Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa has it all. The resort features a world class spa, all-weather al fresco dining overlooking a lily pond, and aboriginal experiences in the form of rainforest walks and aboriginal art and cultural workshops.

Ferntree Rainforest Resort, offers a variety of accommodation options for any type of traveller. Choose from a poolside room, Garden Loft or private Rainforest Cabin all of which are sprawled on the spacious grounds with rainforest views all around.

Daintree Rainforest Food and Entertainment

Julaymba Restaurant and Bar in Daintree Eco Lodge offers some of the finest cuisine the Daintree has to offer, featuring locally sourced produce served in a breathtaking location. Open for breakfast and dinner, this lovely restaurant showcases the freshest local produce.

After a busy day exploring this region cool off with an ice cream from the Daintree Ice Cream Company. All the fruits are grown on the property and made into ice cream — try unique flavors such as sapote, passionfruit and mango. The Daintree Tea House Restaurant is the most established restaurant in the area. The Daintree Tea House is open for lunch 7 days a week and serves the finest local grown foods.

If you’re looking for a cocktail by the pool or a game of pool, the Jungle Bar at PK’s Jungle Village in Cape Tribulation has a pool, pool tables and tasty bistro meals. Primarily an adventure traveller's hot spot, PK’s offers visitors cheap meals, drink specials and a chilled-back rainforest atmosphere that visitors come to enjoy year after year.

How to Get There

From Cairns, drive north up the Captain Cook highway and pass Port Douglas. Continue through the small town of Mossman for a further 20 minutes until you reach the Daintree River Ferry crossing. After you have crossed the ferry the town of Cape Tribulation is about 45’60 minutes on a windy bitumen road; drive safely, as the roads are narrow and surrounded by the Daintree rainforest which is home to many endangered species such as the cassowary.

Extended overnight tours to Cooktown, and further north to Cape York include travelling through the Daintree, and offers a great way to explore North Queensland.  Full day and half day Daintree Rainforest tours are available. 

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Climate

The average temperature in the Daintree is about 28 degrees Celsius and averages about 120 days of rain a year. Although the temperature doesn’t fluctuate much, the humidity is much higher during the wet season December - March.