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    • Getting Here
      • Getting to the Daintree Coast

        Daintree Coast – Daintree River to Cape Tribulation.

        Catch the Daintree Ferry across the Daintree River and disembark on a journey through lush Daintree Rainforest and past spectacular coastline with the amazing Great Barrier Reef just offshore.

        Find out how to get here and other FAQs.

      • Welcome to the Daintree
    • Daintree Ferry
      • Daintree Ferry

        Your gateway to the Daintree Coast.

        The Daintree Ferry provides vehicle and passenger access across the Daintree River operating continuously between 5am to midnight daily.

        On this page you will find the latest ticket prices and all you need to know about catching the Daintree Ferry.

      • Daintree Ferry Crossing
    • Forest Creek
      • Forest Creek

        Forest Creek is the closest Daintree Coast location to the Daintree Ferry.

        The first turn off after disembarking the Ferry on the North side of the Daintree river, Forest Creek Road is a lovely drive through rainforest and rural landscapes.

      • Forest Creek
    • Kimberley
      • Kimberley

        At the end of Cape Kimberley Road is the stunning Cape Kimberley beach with Snapper Island just offshore.

        On a clear sky day you can see the Low Isles and Low Isles lighthouse in the distance.

      • Cape Kimberley
    • Cow Bay
      • Cow Bay

        North of Alexandra Range you will find Cow Bay.  Take a drive down to the end of Buchanan Creek Rd (6km) to arrive at picturesque Cow Bay Beach, where you can experience what a deserted beach feels like.

        Cow Bay is a great central location to base yourself to explore the Daintree Coast.

      • Cow Bay Daintree Coast
    • Diwan
      • Diwan

        The next Daintree Coast location on Cape Tribulation Road following North from Cow Bay is the enchanting area of Diwan.

        Here you will find some great places to stay, relax and unwind from campgrounds, luxury treehouses and rainforest cabins. Enjoy an ice cream at the Daintree Ice Cream Company, buy some locally grown Daintree Tea, fuel your car and stock up with goodies at Daintree Rainforest Village.

      • Diwan
    • Thornton Beach
      • Thornton Beach

        Between Diwan and Cape Tribulation, you will find the lovely and quaint Thornton Beach.

        Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the picturesque Thornton Beach, with charming Struck Island only 1 hectare in size just offshore.

        Here you will find a sheltered picnic table area to stop and revive, bungalow accommodation, a beachfront café and even crocodile wilderness cruises!

      • Thornton Beach
    • Cape Tribulation
      • Cape Tribulation

        Cape Tribulation, affectionately known as Cape Trib, is a popular destination with a rich history and spectacular scenery. You’ll find a lot to see and do at Cape Trib with plenty of accommodation options and great places to enjoy a meal.

        From rainforest and beach walks, treetop adventures, horse rides, and snorkeling trips at the Great Barrier Reef. There’s plenty to discover and explore.

      • Cape Tribulation
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  • Living Here

MENU

    • Getting Here
      • Getting to the Daintree Coast

        Daintree Coast – Daintree River to Cape Tribulation.

        Catch the Daintree Ferry across the Daintree River and disembark on a journey through lush Daintree Rainforest and past spectacular coastline with the amazing Great Barrier Reef just offshore.

        Find out how to get here and other FAQs.

      • Welcome to the Daintree
    • Daintree Ferry
      • Daintree Ferry

        Your gateway to the Daintree Coast.

        The Daintree Ferry provides vehicle and passenger access across the Daintree River operating continuously between 5am to midnight daily.

        On this page you will find the latest ticket prices and all you need to know about catching the Daintree Ferry.

      • Daintree Ferry Crossing
    • Forest Creek
      • Forest Creek

        Forest Creek is the closest Daintree Coast location to the Daintree Ferry.

        The first turn off after disembarking the Ferry on the North side of the Daintree river, Forest Creek Road is a lovely drive through rainforest and rural landscapes.

      • Forest Creek
    • Kimberley
      • Kimberley

        At the end of Cape Kimberley Road is the stunning Cape Kimberley beach with Snapper Island just offshore.

        On a clear sky day you can see the Low Isles and Low Isles lighthouse in the distance.

      • Cape Kimberley
    • Cow Bay
      • Cow Bay

        North of Alexandra Range you will find Cow Bay.  Take a drive down to the end of Buchanan Creek Rd (6km) to arrive at picturesque Cow Bay Beach, where you can experience what a deserted beach feels like.

        Cow Bay is a great central location to base yourself to explore the Daintree Coast.

      • Cow Bay Daintree Coast
    • Diwan
      • Diwan

        The next Daintree Coast location on Cape Tribulation Road following North from Cow Bay is the enchanting area of Diwan.

        Here you will find some great places to stay, relax and unwind from campgrounds, luxury treehouses and rainforest cabins. Enjoy an ice cream at the Daintree Ice Cream Company, buy some locally grown Daintree Tea, fuel your car and stock up with goodies at Daintree Rainforest Village.

      • Diwan
    • Thornton Beach
      • Thornton Beach

        Between Diwan and Cape Tribulation, you will find the lovely and quaint Thornton Beach.

        Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the picturesque Thornton Beach, with charming Struck Island only 1 hectare in size just offshore.

        Here you will find a sheltered picnic table area to stop and revive, bungalow accommodation, a beachfront café and even crocodile wilderness cruises!

      • Thornton Beach
    • Cape Tribulation
      • Cape Tribulation

        Cape Tribulation, affectionately known as Cape Trib, is a popular destination with a rich history and spectacular scenery. You’ll find a lot to see and do at Cape Trib with plenty of accommodation options and great places to enjoy a meal.

        From rainforest and beach walks, treetop adventures, horse rides, and snorkeling trips at the Great Barrier Reef. There’s plenty to discover and explore.

      • Cape Tribulation
  • Stories
  • Living Here

Welcome to the

Daintree Coast

Daintree River to
Cape Tribulation

Where rainforest meets the reef.

Here two amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites live side-by-side – the Daintree Rainforest (as part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area) and the Great Barrier Reef.

With a rich Indigenous heritage and a vibrant community that welcomes you.

Discover, enjoy & take a step back in time.

Explore the
Daintree Coast

It's a spectacular part of the world, stretching from the north side of the Daintree River to Cape Tribulation.

To get here, you need to catch the Daintree Ferry over the river and disembark on an adventure through lush rainforest and spectacular coastal glimpses.

On the way to Cape Tribulation, there are a number of locations including Forest Creek, Kimberley, Cow Bay, Diwan and Thornton Beach.

Browse our guides on each local destination to plan your visit to this amazing region.

The Amazing
Daintree Rainforest

A living museum

The Daintree Rainforest is the world’s oldest continuously surviving rainforest. It is estimated to be 180 million years old which is tens of millions of years older than the Amazon Rainforest.

It is also Australia’s largest tropical rainforest covering an impressive 1,200 square km.

A living museum of many habitats which have changed little over millions of years with many rare, endemic and primitive plants found here.

Daintree Coast
Community

The Daintree Coast community is nestled in the rainforest between jungle clad mountains and the Coral Sea.

Our community consists of approx 700 residents and includes a wonderful health clinic, 3 rural fire brigades, SES, 3 small general stores, a petrol station, camp grounds, a lovely school, a sports club, a university rainforest observatory and so much more.

Where to stay

Daintree Accommodation

From campgrounds, beautiful bungalows, rainforest cabins to boutique style rooms – find your ideal Daintree Coast accommodation here.

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Amazing Rainforest

Daintree Rainforest

Discover the world’s oldest continuously surviving tropical rainforest.

Learn interesting facts and read our guides on exploring this amazing rainforest.

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Where to eat

Feeling hungry?

Enjoy a cuppa, or cool down with a scrumptious tropical fruit ice cream.

There’s restaurant dining, delightful cafés, fish n chips or even croc burgers!

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Amazing Beaches

Daintree Beaches

A coastline of pristine tropical beaches.

Here you may be lucky enough to experience what a deserted beach feels like.

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Things to Do

Daintree Activities

There’s plenty to see and do – stunning beaches, rainforest walks, reef trips, treetop adventures, tours, swimming waterholes & much more.

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Amazing Wildlife

Daintree Wildlife

Home to an amazing 65% of all of Australia’s bat & butterfly species, 28% of frogs, 40% of birds, 34% of mammals & 65% of ferns.

View our guide to Daintree Rainforest wildlife.

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Daintree Coast Articles

Did you know?

Kaba Kada is the Kuku Yalanji name for some of this region meaning rainy-place or rains a lot.

The Daintree Coast receives an impressive 4000-6000mm of rain each year!

The ‘Wet’ or ‘Green’ season is from December through April/May where it is tropically warm and humid with consistent rainfall including monsoonal events. This is when the rainforest really comes to life with waterfalls, creeks flowing, the frogs will serenade you every night and enchanting fireflies drift through the trees.

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