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      • 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.

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

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        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!

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Rainforest Rescue’s 2024 Annual Community Tree Planting Day 18. MayMay. 2024 08:00am - 01:00pm2125 Mossman Daintree Road, Wonga, Qld, Cape Kimberley, Australia

Environmental

When:

Saturday 18 May 2024 – please ensure you arrive by 8:00 am

Where:

We’ll start with the tree planting at NightWings Rainforest Centre (2125 Mossman Daintree Road, Wonga, Qld), then we’ll head over to the Native Nursery (1506 Cape Tribulation Rd, Cow Bay QLD 4873 – the old Cow Bay Airstrip site).

What to bring:

A water bottle (we will provide a water refill station)
Sturdy closed-toed boots/shoes
Sun-safe attire (e.g., hat & sunscreen)
A willingness to get your hands dirty
Locals are encouraged to bring ferry cards and camping chairs or picnic rugs.
Please note: As much as we love dogs, they are not permitted at the nursery site. Apologies for any inconvenience.

RR will provide:

First aid kit
Healthy snacks for morning tea
Hand sanitiser
Gloves and small trowels (locals are welcome to bring their own if they are new or clean)
Seedlings
Pre-dug holes
Light lunch at the New Native Nursery
Two great locations
Our friendly team
Overview of the Day
The event will commence at 8:00 am, so we will be finished planting before noon (before it gets too hot).
After a morning of planting trees to restore rainforest and connectivity, you’re invited to join us as we convoy to the site of our New Native Nursery for a light lunch. We will have some ferry tickets available but we ask that locals bring their Ferry Cards.

Health and Safety

As always, the health and safety of our staff, supporters, and the communities in which we work are of utmost importance to us.

We ask that all attendees register for a free ticket via Humanitix.

Please ensure you dress appropriately for the event (e.g., sun-safe clothing, hat, sturdy closed-toed boots/shoes). Don’t forget to bring your water bottle and stay hydrated throughout the day

If you are feeling unwell or have recently been unwell please do not attend the planting. We thank you for considering the health and safety of others
We’re looking forward to putting trees back on the land with you and celebrating our 25th birthday. See you in the Daintree!

For the rainforests,

The Rainforest Rescue Team

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2125 Mossman Daintree Road, Wonga, Qld, Cape Kimberley, Australia

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