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.

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.

Amazing Wildlife

Rainforest Gallery

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

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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Daintree Coast Road Updates

Tropical Cyclone Jasper crossed as a Category 2 cyclone 13th Dec 2023. The event caused significant damage to Cape Tribulation Road, Cape Tribulation Bloomfield Road & numerous other sites.

Repairs are well under the way and most roads have access for traffic, some sections have limitations. Visit the Douglas Shire council website for the latest road updates.