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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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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

Things to do in the Daintree Rainforest

Daintree Coast Activities, Tours and Attractions

Your guide on Things to do in the Daintree Coast

Plan your visit to the Daintree Rainforest - things to see, do and experience.

Browse our guide on things to do in the Daintree Coast – Daintree River to Cape Tribulation, to plan your ideal activities to experience whilst you’re here.

From must-do guided tours of the Daintree Rainforest, wilderness cruises where you might be lucky to spot a crocodile or two, jungle canopy adventures to Great Barrier Reef snorkeling trips and more.

You’ll also find information on each of the Daintree rainforest boardwalks and Daintree Coast beaches to help you explore the incredible natural beauty and amazing biodiversity of this unique and amazing region.

Browse our guide below to plan your Daintree Rainforest experience. Explore, discover & enjoy.

Daintree Rainforest Activities, Tours & Attractions

Visiting the Daintree Coast is like entering another world. Taking a step back in time, where two incedible World Heritage Sites sit side-by-side – the ancient Daintree Rainforest and the amazing Great Barrier Reef.

The Daintree Rainforest is considered to be the world’s continuously surviving tropical rainforest in the world!

Full of amazing biodiversity where there are more tree species in one hectare of the Wet Tropics of Queensland rainforest than the entire United Kingdom! This region is also home to an amazing 65% of Australia’s bat and butterfly species, 28% frogs, 40% of birds and 34% of Australian mammals. It is a nature-watcher’s paradise.

Our Guide to the Daintree Rainforest and directory of Daintree Rainforest tours and activities will help you plan your ideal excursion exploring this amazing and picturesque region.

Where to stay in the Daintree Rainforest

Your guide to Daintree Rainforest Accommodation

There’s nothing quite like staying in the Daintree Rainforest immersed in greenery & wilderness.

There are plenty of accommodation options throughout the Daintree Coast. From campgrounds, rainforest cabins to boutique getaways.

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Where to eat in the Daintree Rainforest

Daintree Rainforest Restaurants & Cafés

Enjoy a delicious local Daintree tea, or cool down on a balmy tropical day with a locally made ice cream.

There’s fine restaurant dining, charming cafés, hot fish n’ chips and more

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Things to do, see and explore in the Daintree Rainforest

The Daintree Coast website is your guide on all things Daintree River to Cape Tribulation – including things to see and do, Daintree Rainforest accommodation, where to eat in the Daintree Rainforest and much more.

You’ll find information on exploring the amazing and ancient Daintree Rainforest and a series of free Daintree Rainforest audio guides to learn more about the incredible destinations and flora and fauna of the Daintree Coast. Browse our Daintree Rainforest wildlife gallery for birds, animals and insects you may be lucky to spot during your adventures here.

Daintree Coast, Be Amazed.

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