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.
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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.
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.
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.
The only zero emission tour in the Daintree. Provides similar things to see like the other river tours or cruises.
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
Jungle Surfing
See the rainforest from a bird's eye view. No previous experience necessary.