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Rainforest in Australia
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The Daintree Rainforest is a tropical rainforest in the Far North of Queensland. With a landscape and ecosystem that resembles more like that of Southeast Asia's instead of Australia's, the Daintree Rainforest is the world's oldest surviving rainforest that stands today. Parts of the rainforest are protected as part of the Daintree National Park a Queensland national park, though many of the rainforest's attractions, villages and POIs are outside the national park. In 1988, it was recognised as such and inscribed on the world heritage list as part of the Wet Topics of Queensland.
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Walu Wugirriga Lookout
See the views of the waters which make up the Great Barrier Reef and also Mount Alexandria, which is what this lookout mainly overlooks. Access to this lookout is fairly easy and it's just five kilometres north of the river crossing.
A discovery centre with interactive and colourful displays where you can learn about the rainforest's wildlife including the reptiles that live in the Daintree River (yes, that includes snakes and crocs), the endangered cassowaries along with numerous other wildlife. The discovery centre also has an eleven-metre tall aerial walkway and a 23-m-high Canopy Tower both giving some marvellous views of the surrounding rainforest.
A museum with a collection of the insects of the Daintree Rainforest. The museum also has a gift shop selling some unique butterfly-related souvenirs.
A rainforestation and animal rehabilitation centre caring for the local wildlife.
Why mention a boutique tour company? Well, Mason's Tours started at the same time as the national park, and has been a small family run tour company since 1932. The current family generation runs tailored walking tours around the national park, ranging from 2-hr walks to overnight 4WD tours at Jowalbinna Bush Camp. Bookings are essential and must be made early.
Jungle Surfing
See the rainforest from a bird's eye view. No previous experience necessary.
Operates an "Ultimate Wildlife Experience Cruise" where you can learn about the history and the geography of the Daintree Rainforest and also see wildlife including the Northern Australian iconic crocodiles – these ones being Estuarine crocs
The only zero emission tour in the Daintree. Provides similar things to see like the other river tours or cruises.
It's mostly the classics of Australian cuisine that's served in this restaurant along with the tropical fruits grown in the Daintree.
Has several local "Daintree specialties", along with some ice tea and other local coffees.
Try some native Australian cuisine at this restaurant. Rainforest salad is great, with native ingredients
A small cafe by the edge of two world heritage sites. They have what you would generally expect to find in any ordinary cafe.
A small cafe and a restaurant beside the visitors centre serving the classics of Australian cuisine along with some local specialties.
Has natural fruit ice creams which are delicious and made from fruit growing in the orchards just behind. Also, Cape Trib Exotic Fruit Farm runs tours and has local tropical fruit to buy (fresh passionfruit: delicious!)
Buy one of the many flavours of organic ice cream made in the factory from the Daintree Rainforest using local produce, especially tropical fruits, including proper non-artificial vanilla, and sit in the tropical garden to enjoy it.
A good place if you want to have a drink late night out but it's known to be a bit dodgy – you're probably much better off going to the one in your lodge.
Set back in the heart of a lush coastal rainforest, this is an affordable tropical getaway. Located across the road from the Cape Tribulation "village".
A B&B in a tropical orchard and offers fruit tasting as well with some of the rare tropical fruits grown in the area.
Enjoy unique spa treatments and Aboriginal culture experiences in the heart of the Daintree. The ecolodge also has a verandah with some nice lush rainforest views. On top of the spa, the ecolodge has a restaurant and a cocktail bar.
This wilderness lodge is known for its great service and rooms. Includes a restaurant with a large verandah.
A more mid-range accommodation known to be popular with families. However, it does not have much to offer compared to other lodges and motels in the region.
An eco retreat home that incorporates many elements of "tropicalness" in it, from the colours and design. It also has some views of mountains too, something that is very unusual for this part of Australia.
A campground on the edge of two world heritage sites, in a "camp beside your car" sort of style. Bookings need to be made on the Queensland Parks service.
For those wanting to take some tea back home, this has exactly that. They can either be bought in packets, or by weight.
Has some souvenirs for those wanting to take something back home.
It's easiest to get around by car, but buses run from Cairns and Port Douglas all the way up to Cape Tribulation. Many companies offer packages of accommodation and transport to the area.
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