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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

Daintree Rainforest Visitor Information

Daintree Coast

Visitor Information guides to the ancient and amazing Daintree Rainforest

Planning to a visit to the Daintree Rainforest? Read through our guides to learn about the unique ecosystems of the forest and things to keep an eye out for.

Discover the world’s oldest continuously surviving tropical rainforest.

Here you will find interesting facts on the amazing Daintree Rainforest and useful information to help you gain the most out of exploring this incredible and ancient rainforest.

Jindalba Boardwalk Daintree Rainforest

Daintree Rainforest Boardwalks

The boardwalks and rainforest tracks throughout the Daintree Coast provide a wonderful platform for visitors to explore and discover the natural beauty and amazing diversity of the Daintree Rainforest. Each boardwalk provides a unique insight to the diverse ecosystems of the rainforest.

Daintree Coast Stories

Daintree Rainforest in the Wet Season

The 'wet' season from December to May is tropically warm and humid with consistent rainfall. If planning on traveling to the Daintree Rainforest during this period don't be put off by the idea of of rain. After-all it is a rain-forest. This is when the rainforest really comes to life.

Ancient Daintree Rainforest

Your guide to the Daintree Rainforest

This complete guide to the Daintree Rainforest will have you packing and ready to explore the world's oldest rainforest - the amazing Daintree Rainforest. Discover facts about the Daintree, how to get here, things to do, see and explore, where to stay, where to eat and more!

Wait a While Daintree Rainforest

Dangerous plants of the Daintree

Visitors to the Daintree Rainforest experience the wonders of walking through an ancient forest with spectacular canopies, flowing creeks and amazing biodiversity. You may be alert to creepy crawlies that live in the jungle – such as bugs and spiders and wary of possibly spotting a snake whilst exploring the rainforest boardwalks, or perhaps a […]

Amazing Facts

Facts about the Daintree Rainforest

Did you know the Daintree Rainforest is estimated to be 180 million years old – tens of millions of years older than the Amazon Rainforest! Find more amazing facts here.

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Amazing Plants

Rainforest Gallery

Browse through our gallery of plants and unique ecosystems that you may come across during your visit to this amazing region.

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Amazing Wildlife

Rainforest Gallery

Explore information on some of the amazing wildlife of the Daintree and Wet Tropics of QLD region.

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Visiting the Daintree Coast

Daintree River to Cape Tribulation.

Here two World Heritage Sites thrive side-by-side – Daintree Rainforest and The Great Barrier Reef.

This spectacular region has real ‘WOW’ factor. Breath-taking natural beauty and wilderness at its very best in all seasons of the year.

The Daintree Coast website is your guide to exploring this unique area.

You’ll also find spectacular tropical beaches to wander along and take in the fresh crisp breeze of the Coral Sea.

And plenty of things to do, see and explore.

Browse our guides on where to eat and find your ideal rainforest accommodation to base yourself to take in all the sights.

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