Madja (mud-ja) Daintree Rainforest boardwalk is one of the few places where plants, representing all stages of the evolution of land plants over the last 400 million years, are found. In the Daintree, mangroves and rainforests live side-by-side and the Majda (meaning 'rainforest 'or 'jungle') boardwalk takes you through a journey exploring these habitats. As you walk, look for information signs that label various plants and trace the evolutionary journey of plants. Madja boardwalk is worth visiting on both a low and high tide to view the spectacular changes of this amazing ecosystem. On a high tide the mangrove areas fill with water and the mangroves cast interesting reflections. This boardwalk is disability friendly with a relatively flat structured path throughout and no steep or stepped areas. Insect repellent is recommended as midges (sandflies) are frequent on this walk, especially when crossing the mangrove areas.
Contact Information
AddressLOT 10 Cape Tribulation Rd, Cape Tribulation, Queensland 4873, Cape Tribulation
General Information
Keep an eye out forFiddler crabs filtering the mud for food, the impressive seed pods of Cannon Ball Mangroves and flowering orchids such as the Bottlebrush Orchid (Coelandria smillieae) and Golden Orchid (Dendrobium discolor) growing high in tree trunks.
Getting hereThe Madja boardwalk is in Cape Tribulation, approx 130km north of Cairns. From the Daintree Ferry, drive approx 27km north along Cape Tribulation road. Car parking is available at the entrance/exit to the boardwalk from Cape Tribulation road.
Distance1.2km circuit. The same start and finish point with a different return path.
TimeAllow 45 minutes walking time.
AccessibilityThe Madja boardwalk is wheelchair-accessible with assistance.
DifficultyThe Madja boardwalk is classified as a Grade 1 walking track. The surface is flat and ueven in places with no steps or steep sections.
