Cape Tribulation and Daintree Rainforest

Listed at 2 (unchanged from 2) The Daintree Coast / Cape Tribulation, Far North Queensland

Cape Tribulation, Far North Queensland

Where the rain forest meets the reef. To merely say this place is beautiful is an understatement, an injustice to the Cape Tribulation and all its friends and relatives.

There is a special tranquility about the Daintree that pictures and words cannot describe. You have to spend a little time in the Daintree to fully appreciate its magical appeal.

Cape Trib

Cape Tribulation ('Cape Trib') and the Daintree Coast is not on the power grid so you have to BYO (just kidding).

This mean most residents have their own power generators (Jenny) often running off of alternative forms of energy such as solar power.

This all adds to the sense of a community. Many of the locals are against large-scale development. Once you have visited – you will be too.

Best of both worlds on the Daintree Coast. A two day tour that takes in the best of the region.

Great Barrier Reef Queensland

DAY 1 - Great Barrier Reef

Discover the real reef in luxury on a day cruise to the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef by fast, air-conditioned catamaran.

Take advantage of the free inclusions - snorkeling with all equipment provided, guided coral viewing from glass bottomed boat and semi-submersible, along with a sumptuous hot and cold buffet lunch featuring seafood.

Whether you want to get wet or stay dry, there are numerous activities available for you to enjoy. Or simply just relax, sit back and marvel at the serenity.

DAY 2 - Cape Tribulation and Daintree

Travel through World Heritage Rainforest of the Daintree and Cape Tribulation National Parks via the Captain Cook Highway, renowned as one of Australia's most scenic drives.

Mossman Gorge

Tour through the village of Port Douglas and pass by Four Mile beach. Enjoy a brief stop in the refreshing surrounds of picturesque Mossman Gorge.

Alexandra Lookout, Daintree Coast

Stop at Alexandra Lookout with magnificent views of the Daintree River and Coral Sea. On this experience you will also go to the Daintree Discovery Centre and encounter the lush tropical rainforest on three levels.

You can climb the spectacular canopy tower to inspect the top rainforest tier before joining a personalised tour along the aerial boardwalks. Explore the ground level boardwalks to see the understorey flora and fauna. Morning tea is also included.

You will have time to relax and enjoy the surroundings of the Coconut Beach Rainforest Lodge where a tropical buffet lunch will be served and you will have the opportunity for a swim.

Cape Tribulation Beach

Visit the beautiful Cape Tribulation Beach and stroll along the boardwalk to the headland, which provides magnificent views of where the rainforest meets the reef. Join your river guide for a personalised tour of the famous Daintree River, home to crocodiles and a variety of birdlife. Afternoon Tea is also included.

Meeting point and supplier's details are provided immediately after booking.

Great Barrier Reef Cruise + Daintree 2 Day Tour

Listed at 3 (previously unlisted) The Daintree Rainforest, Far North Queensland

The Daintree Rainforest is home to the largest range of plants and animals on earth, within the largest rainforest in Australia. The Daintree is one of the most diverse and beautiful examples of Mother Nature on the planet.

This 1200 square kilometres of World Heritage Listed rainforest contains the highest number of plant and animal species that are rare, or threatened with extinction, anywhere in the world including 13 bird species that are found nowhere else in the world. The Daintree Rainforest is a unique treasure. If you visit, this will be no ordinary walk in the woods.

Daintree Rainforest is old

The Daintree Rainforest is old, over one hundred and thirty-five million years old, making the Daintree the oldest rainforest in the world.

The Daintree Rainforest is an experience few other places on the globe can match.

You can:

• Hike
• View the world from scenic lookouts,
• Camp
• Picnic
• Swim in a deserted pools

In addition, visitors to the area can stay in environmentally-friendly accommodation and consume the forests bounty at cafes and restaurants.

Visiting the Daintree Rainforest will expose you to a wonderful and unforgettable experience:
The Daintree Rainforest is indeed a very special part of the world. You might even see a 'Big Chook' (see below)

Daintree Cape Tribulation Tour

Daintree Cape Tribulation, Far North Queensland

The World Heritage Daintree Rainforest is a pocket of ancient tropical rainforest locked in a biological time capsule on the driest continent on earth.

The Daintree Rainforest contains unique flora and wildlife that have evolved over millions of years in relative isolation.

This tour includes:

- Daintree River crossing by cable ferry

- Alexandra Lookout, panoramic coastal views.

- Wildlife River Cruise, in the heart of the Daintree on the only boat permitted to operate on the sensitive Cooper Inlet, haunt of the saltwater crocodile.

- Walk in the Rainforest, with our expert guides on easy informative treks beneath the forest canopy, includes Marrdja Boardwalk.

- Cape Tribulation, stroll on the rainforest fringed beach and to the lookout on the Cape for superb views over the Coral Sea.

- Canoe the secluded waters of the Blue Lagoon. See exotic butterflies, turtles and colourful Kingfishers (optional at no extra cost).

- Swim in the crystal waters of a secluded natural rainforest waterhole.

Meeting point and supplier's details are provided immediately after booking.

Daintree Cape Tribulation Tour

The Cassowary or ‘Big Chook’

Cassowary, what you looking at? I live here!

Cassowaries are indeed very large ‘chooks’ up to 2m tall and weighing as heavy as 60kg and they should be treated with respect and caution should you be fortunate enough to see one in the wild.

In Australia, sadly, Cassowaries can only be found running free in the Cape York Peninsula, Cooktown and Paluma. There is a caged one in Darling Harbour in Sydney but that’s another story.

Cassowaries and the Rainforest

Cassowaries play an important role in dispersing rainforest fruit seeds. At least 20 different rainforest seeds will only germinate after they have been through the cassowary’s gut. Without the Cassowary the rainforest would be a different place.

Cassowaries have a sharp ‘dagger claw’ in the middle of their three toes and may strike out with it if they are under attack or feel threaten. So be nice.

Nobody really knows what the horn or ‘casque’ on their head is used for but it looks impressive.

With just over thousand Aussie Cassowaries left it is very important that you don’t run one over. Slow down and drive carefully where you see the Cassowary sign.

In any event, your best chance of seeing a Cassowary is on a walking track in the Daintree Rainforest or near Mission Beach – not from the wheel of your car.

Listed at 4 (Up from 5) Ride through the Daintree Rainforest and into the Coral Sea

Daintree Horse Power, Ride Your Way Through The Rainforest

Daintree Horse Power

Now I do not like horses. This was something I did after much angst. I really do not like horses and they aren’t too impressed with me either.

I knew my horse had it in for me and I was right. It snorted, tried to bite me and finally trod on my foot. Guess what - this was one of the best things I've ever done.

Truly memorable, gorgeous, peaceful and exciting all at once. Go for it (just watch where you put your feet)

Ride through the Daintree rainforest into the sea

There are many exciting and adventurous activities and tours to do in Cape Tribulation, this is one of the best.

Cape Tribulation and Daintree Rainforest - Saddle Up For Ride through the Daintree rainforest and into the sea

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