Take a day trip from Cairns along one of Australia’s most scenic coastal roads to Daintree National Park. Along the way you’ll visit the Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary at Port Douglas, swim in a crystal-clear river at Mossman Gorge, take a cable ferry across the Daintree River then explore Cape Tribulation on a guided rainforest walk.

Your first stop is Port Douglas, where you will visit the Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary to see native animals including kangaroos, tree kangaroos, crocodiles, koalas and rare cassowaries. Your journey continues to Mossman Gorge, where you can take a walk in the rainforest or swim in a rainforest stream.

Then it’s time to head north and cross the Daintree River by cable ferry to enter the Cape Tribulation section of the Daintree National Park. You’ll enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at Coconut Beach Resort, and go for a swim in a private rock pool. After a visit to Cape Tribulation Beach, you’ll take the guided Marrdja Botanical Rainforest Walk through the heart of Cape Tribulation. Along the way, your guide will share the fascinating secrets of the rainforest, its food, medicines and history.

Your journey then returns to the Daintree River, where you will enjoy a wildlife cruise, searching for crocodiles, birds and other mangrove wildlife. Before your day out concludes you’ll have spectacular views from the Rex Lookout.

Duration

10 – 11 hours

Location

Cairns, Palm Cove or Port Douglas, Australia

Price

Starting from $159.00 per person

Take a day trip from Cairns or Port Douglas to cruise the Daintree River and explore the Cape Tribulation rainforest. You’ll have free time at Cape Tribulation to take a guided walk, drive the 4WD-only Bloomfield Track and go for a swim in the Coral Sea.

Your naturalist guide will take you north along the scenic route to Mossman, where lush farmland contrasts with coastal scenery as you approach the majestic Daintree River. After a break for morning tea it’s all aboard for an informative river cruise. Relax and enjoy the Daintree’s splendor as you learn about estuarine crocodiles and mangrove forests, and enjoy nature at its best.

After your cruise you’ll ascend the Alexandra Range and pause for panoramic views of the tropical rainforest merging with the Coral Sea. While your lunchtime barbecue with homemade salads and Australian wine is being prepared, you can take the opportunity to swim in a tranquil freshwater stream. You’ll spot fish and turtles in the creek, butterflies and exotic birds in the trees, and perhaps see goannas on the forest floor ‘ all at your luncheon site.

After lunch there is no set timetable or schedule, so throw away your watch and enjoy elevated walks through Cape Tribulation with your experienced guide, with ample time for questions and photographs. Travel along the 4WD-only Bloomfield Track and swim in the Coral Sea at Cape Tribulation (seasonal), where “the Rainforest meets the Reef”.

On your return journey there will be a short afternoon refreshment stop where you can pat a kangaroo, have a beer or sip a cup of local tea, feeling fully refreshed from your “Rainforest Experience” at Cape Trib.

Duration

11 hours 30 minutes

Location

Cairns or Port Douglas, Australia

Price

Starting from $160.00 per person

Explore the Daintree National Park, one of the world’s oldest rainforests, the tour includes a guided board walk through dense rainforest, a trip up the Rainforest Canopy Tower, a walk along the pristine white sands of Cape Tribulation Beach and a wildlife-spotting cruise along the Daintree River, keep your eyes peeled for the elusive saltwater crocodile.

Your informative and knowledgeable driver/guide will collect you from your accommodation and travel one of Australia’s great scenic highways before arriving at the Daintree River for a refreshing morning tea.

After crossing the river, travel through dense rainforest before visiting the Daintree Environmental Center. Here an expert guide will take you on a boardwalk whilst explaining some of the fascinating secrets of one of the worlds oldest rainforests.

After the walk, you’ll learn more through theater presentations and the interactive displays, or obtain a closer look at life in the rainforest by ascending the Rainforest Canopy Tower.

Afterwards, continue onto Cape Tribulation Beach while your driver explains the rich history of the area. Walk the beach or boardwalk and relax in this tranquil setting. Later visit Noah’s Creek to enjoy a barbecue lunch in a rainforest setting.

Recrossing the river, join a calm water cruise of this important waterway observing the wildlife that inhabits this environment. Your guide will point out the different types of wildlife and plants that make their home along the river. Keep your eyes peeled for the elusive and fearsome estuarine saltwater crocodile.

After completion of your cruise, board your coach for the return journey to Cairns, stopping at beautiful Mossman Gorge enroute. Arrive back at your accommodation after an informative and fascinating day.

Duration

9 hours

Location

Cairns, Northern Beaches, Palm Cove or Port Douglas, Australia

Price

Starting from $167.00 per person

Crocodylus Village YHA is hidden under the rainforest canopy, between the Daintree River and Cape Tribulation. This YHA offers multi-share, single, double and twin rooms that are uniquely nestled amongst the rainforest. There is a fully equipped self-catering kitchen and common areas where you can meet and mix with fellow travellers. Facilities include a licensed bar and restaurant on-site, public phone, laundry, swimming pool, volleyball court, bike hire and internet.

Overnight Rates (prices valid until 30 September 2007)

• $21 per person multi-share
• $75 per ensuite cabin (2 adults)
• MC, VISA, BC, EFTPOS

Getting to Crocodylus Village YHA

The YHA is 150 kilometres from the train station and 2 kilometres from Cow Bay Airport. There are bus transfers available from Cairns and Port Douglas

A small intimate lodge offering tranquility amongst the World Heritage rainforest. An eco-tourism award winner, Daintree Wilderness Lodge features 7 luxury style bungalows that offer complete privacy, with interconnecting boardwalks, breakfast served to you each morning, and a viewing roof to allow you to experience the wonder of the rainforest canopy from within your room. 5 kilometres from the beach and 20 kilometres from Cape Tribulation.

Daintree Wilderness Lodge is situated in a fan palm gallery between the Daintree River and Cape Tribulation. Located only 90 minutes drive north from Cairns Airport by conventional vehicle where the rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef, and within this unique setting is the eco-tourism award winning Daintree Wilderness Lodge.

Awake to the magical sounds of birdsong amid the lush rainforest from your private bungalow, a viewing roof allows you to experience the wonder of the rainforest canopy from within your room. The Daintree Wilderness Lodge offers a unique glimpse onto the wilderness values of World Heritage Areas. Why not experience the rainforest first hand in the most natural hideaway ever created.

Accommodation

Daintree Wilderness Lodge features 7 private bungalows, each with a viewing roof to experience the wonder of the rainforest canopy from within the room.

Facilities:

• Ensuite bathroom
• Mini bar
• Tea & coffee making facilities
• Ceiling fans
• Insect screens
• Complimentary DVD

Bungalow: The Bungalows offer complete privacy, with interconnecting boardwalks. Bedding is 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Bed + 1 Single Bed OR 1 Queen Bed + 1 Single Bed + 1 Trundle. Maximum room capacity is 4 adults & children.

Dining

The restaurant at Daintree Wilderness Lodge offers a unique dining experience featuring fresh local seafood’s and tropical fruits, and the fully licensed bar boasts a range of specially selected wines for the most discerning palate.

Activities

Guests can relax in the tranquil setting of a natural rock pool deep in the fan palm rainforest, or cool down in crystal clear spring water in the outdoor spa. Daintree Wilderness Lodge features a swimming pool and offers 2 hour night walks each night through 30 acres of rainforest.

A wide range of activities are also available for an extra charge including guided rainforest night tours, horse riding, river wildlife cruises and Great Barrier Reef snorkelling and diving. Further afield, Daintree Wilderness Lodge can arrange fishing and safari tours, bird watching and crocodile spotting, and day trips to Cooktown.

Additional information

• Instant Quote: provides rates in Australian Dollars including GST
• Check in: 12.00 noon
• Check out: 10.00am
• Reception Hours: 7.00am – 9.00pm
• Address: 83 Cape Tribulation Road, Alexandra Bay

This Cape Tribulation accommodation is all about relaxing. While you are soaking up the atmosphere whilst lazing around the salt water swimming pool, you can choose to sample some of the delicious modern cuisine from the open air Sand and Bar Bistro.

At Cape Trib Beach House, be as adventurous and energetic as you like or simply relax. With the Daintree National Park and Great Barrier Reef so close at hand there is an abundance of activities. Land activities include beach volleyball, 4WD tours, Daintree Environmental Centre, horse riding, mountain bikes and rainforest walks. Water activities include reef trips, swimming in the mountain streams, river cruises and beach activities such as wind surfers and catamarans. The choices are endless.

With the fringing Great Barrier Reef at your doorstep and situated right in the middle of the Daintree Rainforest, Cape Trib Beach House is the perfect location for your next Cape Tribulation holiday.

Accommodation

Cape Tribulation Beach House offers a wide range of holiday accommodation styles to suite a variety of travellers. Budget conscious travellers can stay in 3.5 star dormitory budget accommodation which are modern and spacious with air conditioning, overhead fans and fully screened. There is also an assortment of budget double and family cabins as well as 3 bedroom fully self-contained apartments and deluxe beachfront cabins.

Endeavour Dorms: Share with other guests. Communal bathroom and kitchen. Bedding is 4 Single Beds. Maximum room capacity is 4 Adults and Children.

Escape Family: Rainforest cabins with ensuite, fridge and tea & coffee making facilities. Bedding is 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds. Maximum room capacity is 4 Adults and Children.

Ribbon Cabins: Located 3 minutes walk from the beach. Feature ensuite, fridge and tea & coffee making facilities. Bedding is 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds. Maximum room capacity is 2 Adults and Children.

Rudder/Undine Rooms: Holiday cottages featuring shared kitchen and bathroom. Bedding is 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds. Maximum room capacity is 4 Adults and Children.

St Crispin Cabins: Located only 20 metres from the beach, these free standing cabins comprise of an ensuite, fridge and tea & coffee making facilities. Bedding is 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds. Maximum room capacity is 2 Adults and Children.

Rudder/Undine Apartments: Holiday cottages featuring 2 Double bedrooms and 1 Family room. Private fully self contained kitchen and private bathroom. Maximum room capacity is 8 Adults and Children.

Dining

Bistro and Bar: Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Serving delicious, modern cuisine at an affordable price. The restaurant is famous for its selection of meals. Many locals frequent the bistro to dine at one of the best restaurants in the Cape Tribulation and Daintree area. Or alternatively, if you choose to self cater, feel free to use the BBQ area or communal kitchen.

Facilities

• Salt water swimming pool
• Open Air Rainforest Bar and Bistro
• Pool table and family games
• Internet café
• Self Catering kitchen
• BBQ
• Guest Laundry
• Free car parking

Additional information

• Instant Quote: Provides rates in Australian Dollars and includes GST
• Check In: 12.00noon
• Check Out: 10.00am
• Reception Hours: 7.30am – 7.30pm
• Address: Cape Tribulation Road, Cape Tribulation, North Queensland

Overlooking the Mossman River, Silky Oaks Lodge Daintree is the perfect base to explore the Tropical North Queensland region.

Location

Situated on the edge of the Daintree National Park, Silky Oaks Lodge Daintree overlooks an idyllic lagoon and is 20 minutes away from Port Douglas. This property is 7 kilometres away from the city centre and 83 kilometres from the airport.

Rooms

This hotel boasts 50 generously spacious bedrooms that are elegantly decorated and come with modern and comfortable amenities. All the guestrooms are equipped with a balcony that provides a spectacular view of the surroundings.

Restaurant

Guests can dine at the onsite restaurant that serves tropical buffet breakfast along with an innovative menu featuring local food and Australian wines. After a tiring day, unwind at the Treehouse Bar with a glass of fine drink.

General

Silky Oaks Lodge Daintree comprises 2 well-appointed conference rooms that can hold up to 100 delegates. Set in lush tropical gardens, the spa offers a range of signature treatments based on a tradition of healing. The other recreational facilities includes, a swimming pool, fitness centre, tennis court as well as board games.

Please Note
Children under 6 years of age are not catered for.

Set in the heart of a lush coastal rainforest, the Ferntree Rainforest Lodge is a superb, affordable tropical getaway.

Location

Situated in the heart of Cape Tribulation, the Ferntree Rainforest Lodge is a tropical paradise surrounded by the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. Placed amidst magnificent gardens, the resort is alive with the sounds of rainforest and provides a tranquil base to explore the spectacular wilderness areas.

Rooms

This property offers comfortable and spacious accommodation units that are facilitated with modern comforts to make your stay a pleasant one. Some rooms provide a resort feel with an upstairs private balcony overlooking the lagoon-style pool.

Restaurant

Overlooking the main pool, the Cassowary Cafe serves breakfast and dinner in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. Cassowary Cafe Bar is just the right spot to enjoy a pre-dinner drink, while the Daintree Bar offers a lively atmosphere and is also a great place to relax with friends.

General

Ideally located in the heart of this unusual harmony, the Ferntree Rainforest Lodge is where a rare nature lovers’ paradise awaits you. Go bushwalking, horse riding, kayaking, snorkelling, jungle surfing and enjoy rainforest walks or simply unwind in one of Australia’s most beautiful, untouched settings at your leisure. There are also 2 swimming pools available on-site for you to enjoy.

Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa is the ultimate destination to capture the mood of the tropics, which offers unique accommodation in the heart of Daintree Rainforest World Heritage region.

Location

Nestled in a lush rainforest valley, the Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa is surrounded by the World’s oldest living rainforest and is only 40 minutes drive from Port Douglas on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.

Rooms

The 15 tranquil villas of the property are decently furnished, with the impression of being ‘at one with nature’, yet providing all the comforts of a boutique retreat.

Restaurant

The onsite Julaymba Restaurant serves an exotic selection of traditional and tropical specials that satisfies even the most discerning palate. Guests can enjoy the unique dining experience overlooking peaceful fresh water lagoon, with the serenity of fresh water stream flowing beneath.

General

Immerse yourself in the tranquil surroundings and indulge in treatments, which are therapeutic and restorative for your total well being, such as massages and spa treatments that rejuvenate your body, mind and soul.