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Daintreepedia December 2021
Table of Contents
Community Facilities ........................................................................................................................ 3
Ferry .................................................................................................................................................... 6
Distances – driving (approx.) .......................................................................................................... 7
Dining Out / Groceries / Picnic Areas ............................................................................................ 8
Tours & Activities ............................................................................................................................. 11
Daintree Day Tours ......................................................................................................................... 19
Walks – Free ..................................................................................................................................... 21
Swimming ........................................................................................................................................ 22
Arts & Crafts..................................................................................................................................... 23
Wheelchair Access ........................................................................................................................ 24
Interesting Facts .............................................................................................................................. 25
Accommodation ............................................................................................................................ 27
North Mossman 27
Whyanbeel 27
Miallo 28
Wonga Beach 28
Daintree Village 29
Forest Creek 30
Snapper Island 30
Cow Bay 31
Diwan 33
Thornton Beach 35
Cape Tribulation 36
China Camp (CREB Track) 37
Daintreepedia has been compiled by the Daintree Marketing Cooperative 30 November 2021.
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Community Facilities
ATMs
Wonga Beach Caltex, Mossman Daintree Rd 4098 7616
Cape Tribulation PK’s 4098 0040
Diwan Rainforest Village 4098 9015
Boat Ramps
Public Wharf, near Daintree Ferry Crossing
Town Common, near Daintree Village Jetty
Car Hire / Vehicle Access
There is a sealed road from the ferry all the way through to the Cape Tribulation Beach House.
It is suitable for all vehicles – a 4WD vehicle is not required.
The road is unsealed through to Emmagen Creek, which is the start of the Bloomfield Track and is
suitable for 2WDs although you need to check with your hire car company.
The Bloomfield Track is strictly 4WD only and during the wet season can become impassable.
There are no saltwater crossings, but several water crossings, and steep sections. Conditions can
change rapidly, especially during heavy and monsoonal rainfall. Check with Mossman Police,
Wujal Wujal Police and/or go to Douglas Shire Council website:
http://dashboard.douglas.qld.gov.au/
The CREB Track connects Daintree Village with Ayton. It is an extreme 4WD track. It is usually
closed during the wet season, and reopens after the wet. As the weather changes every year,
so does the opening and closing of the CREB. It can open as early as May, or as late as August
and you can check Council’s website for this information. During the season, if you want to
check conditions go to Local CREB Track conditions | Facebook which provides up to date
information, and those who have recently driven put up posts.
Chemists
LiveLife Anich’s Pharmacy – 10 Front St Mossman 4098 1282
LiveLife Pharmacy – 4/63 Front St Mossman 4098 1242
mossman@livelifepharmacy.com
Churches
Baptist Church, 35 Cedars Street, North Mossman 4098 2220
Catholic Church Grogan St Mossman 4098 2001
Mossman Uniting Church, 36 Front St Mossman 4098 1153
Community Hall
Osborne St, Daintree Village 4099 9444
Dump Points
A free public use dump point for sewerage only is located in Teamsters Park, Captain Cook
Highway, Craiglie.
Latitude: - 16.539663; Longitude: 145.469684.
A free caravan and recreational vehicle (RV) Dump Point for sewerage only, is located in the
car park area of the Mossman Riverside Leisure Park, 1 Park Street, Mossman.
Latitude: - 16.455227550125315; Longitude: 145.37193869953626
Fuel
Caltex 438 Mossman Daintree Rd, Wonga Beach 5:30am to 8pm 4098 7616
Rainforest Village – Diwan 7am to 6pm 4098 9015
3
Medical Centres
Tea Tree Road, Diwan - Open Monday to Friday 4098 9296
Mountain View Medical Centre, Front St Mossman 4098 1711
Mossman Medical Centre, Front St Mossman 4098 1248
Mossman Hospital – 24 hours - Hospital St, Mossman 4084 1200
Police
Emergencies 000
Queensland Police – Mossman 4098 2177
Post Office
Mail delivery North of Daintree River - Tuesday and Friday
Post Office Agency—Daintree Village Hotel – daily mail 4098 6146
Mason’s Store – Cape Tribulation - sells postal items 4098 0070
Rainforest Village - Diwan for postal purchases 4098 9015
Power /Electricity
Mains power south of the Daintree Ferry
No mains power north of the Daintree Ferry (exception is some residences in Forest Creek)
All residents produce power independently using generators, solar panels or hydro turbines.
Private Transport
Back Country Bliss Adventures 4099 3677
Tuesday & Thursday: Mossman to Newell Beach and return (morning & afternoon)
Wednesday & Friday: Mossman to Cape Tribulation and return (morning & afternoon)
Public Transport
Port Douglas to Cooktown – Same Day Return Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Pick Up/Drop Off Depart Pick Up/Drop Off Location Depart
Location
Port Douglas IGA 7:40am Cooktown 1:00pm
Mossman - arrive 7:45 Mungumby 1:15
- depart 8:00 Helenvale 1:20
Wonga Beach 8:10 Rossville 1:25
Daintree Ferry 8:30 Ayton 1:50
Cow Bay 8:50 Wujal Wujal 2:10
Crocodylus 8:52 PKs 3:15
Masons Store 9:15 Masons Store 3:16
PKs 9:17 Crocodylus 3:38
Wujal Wujal 10:17 Cow Bay 3:40
Ayton 10:27 Daintree Ferry 3:55
Rossville 10:45 Wonga Beach 4:15
Helenvale 11:00 Mossman - arrive 4:30
Mungumby 11:08 - depart 4:45
Cooktown 11:30 Arrive Port Douglas 5:00pm arrive
RACQ
Burmacks, Mill St Mossman 4098 2848
Cow Bay 24/7 131111
4Schools
Daintree State School - Osborne St, Daintree Village
Alexandra Bay State School – Cape Tribulation Road, Diwan
Miallo State School - Miallo Road, Miallo
Wonga Beach State School, Wonga Beach
Telecommunications
Satellite broadband or Next G network
Limited mobile coverage north of Daintree River (Next G gives best coverage)
Telstra & Optus coverage at Cape Tribulation (roughly Noah’s Range to just south of Kulki Beach)
Public Telephones [Calls within Australia are free]
- Stewart St, Daintree Village
- Rainforest Village, Diwan
- Airstrip, Cow Bay
- PK’s Jungle Village, Cape Tribulation
- Turtle Rock Café, Cape Tribulation
5Ferry
Open: 5am to 12 midnight daily 365 days a year.
Website: Daintree Ferry | Official Daintree Ferry Info | Far North Queensland
Timetable: The Ferry has no set times, it continuously travels backwards and forwards
as required.
River Crossing Time; If the ferry leaves immediately upon your arrival, 4 minutes
If you’ve just missed the ferry it will take 20 minutes.
During the peak tourist season there are often delays crossing the ferry.
Particularly between 10am and noon travelling north and between 3pm
to 5pm travelling south. If you want to avoid the queues, plan to travel
before 10am and spend the whole day exploring the rainforest and
beaches, have dinner at one of the many restaurants and travel back in
the evening. The ferry operates right up until midnight.
Fees: EFTPOS is available at all times.
From 1 July 2021
$39.00 return ticket – cars & utes
$23.00 one-way ticket
$15.00 caravan/trailer return
Different rates apply for buses and trucks.
Multi pass ticket: $77.00 for five return trips, valid until June 30 of the year it
was purchased.
Payment: Pay at the Ferry Booth, which operates from 8.00am to 4:30pm.
Outside of these times pay on the Ferry. EFTPOS available all hours.
Priority Lane: During the peak tourist season (July to October) an additional lane is open
between 9am and 4:30pm to allow local residents to meet their normal
commitments such as work and school.
Contact: Telephone 0438 987 536 Email info@daintreeferry.com.au
Safety: Everyone must stay in their vehicles while travelling on the Ferry.
At night, while waiting for ferry to arrive, please turn off headlights as the
glare makes it difficult for the ferry driver to position the ramp.
While waiting for the ferry, please keep away from the water’s edge as
there are crocodiles in the Daintree River.
FNQ Residents Residents from the Douglas Shire, Mareeba Shire, Tablelands, Cairns,
Cassowary Coast and Cook Shires may get a Douglas Card for free
access on the Daintree ferry for five months from 1 November to 28
February each year.
To obtain a free Douglas Card, applicants need to provide photographic
identification and additional proof of residency with their application to
confirm local status. Application forms are available from Douglas Shire
Council’s website, Council’s Mossman Administration Building, the
Mossman Library and the Port Douglas Hub in Mowbray St Port Douglas.
6Distances – driving (approx.)
Cairns to:
Port Douglas 1 Hour 70 km
Mossman 1 Hour 20 min 85 km
Daintree River 1 Hour 40 min 110 km
Cow Bay 2 Hours 130 km
Cooper Creek 2 Hours 10 min 140 km
Cape Tribulation 2 Hours 30 min 160 km - allow 3 hours 15 mins in peak
season
Port Douglas to:
Cairns 1 Hour 70 km
Mossman 20 min 15 km
Daintree River 1 Hour 40 km
Cow Bay 1 Hour 10 min 50 km
Cooper Creek 1 Hour 40 min 60 km
Cape Tribulation 1 Hour 50 min 90 km – allow 2 hours 15 mins in peak
season
Daintree Village to:
Cow Bay 45 minutes
Diwan 55 minutes
Cape Tribulation 1 hour 15 minutes
Mossman 30 minutes
Port Douglas 45 minutes
Cairns 90 minutes
Daintree Ferry to:
Cow Bay 20 minutes
Diwan 30 minutes
Cape Tribulation 50 minutes
Cow Bay to:
Cooper Creek 20 minutes
Cape Tribulation 30 minutes
Cape Tribulation to:
Bloomfield 60 minutes
Mossman 70 minutes
Port Douglas 90 minutes
Cairns 2 Hours 30 min
7Dining Out / Groceries / Picnic Areas
Venue &
Contact Breakfast Lunch Dinner Licensed
Location
Cape
Tribulation
Cape Trib 4098 0042 Seasonal exotic fruit available at the farm
No
Farm www.capetribfarm.com.au gate
Cape 12 –
4098 0030 8am to 10am 6pm – 8pm
Tribulation 2:30pm Yes
www.capetribbeach.com.au
Beach House Bar Open 10am to Close
Cassowary Dinner
Café 4098 0000 5:30pm to
(Ferntree www.ferntreerainforestlodge.com.au 8am – 9:30am CLOSED 7:30pm. Yes
Rainforest info@ferntreerainforestlodge.com.au Happy Hour
Lodge) 4pm to 5pm
Mason’s 4098 0070 11am –
Yes
Café www.masonstours.com.au/cafe 3pm
12pm – 5:30pm –
PK’s Jungle 4098 0040 2pm 8:00pm
7:30am – 10am Yes
Village www.pksjunglevillage.com.au
Pizzas from 10am til 9pm
Turtle Rock 4098 0185
7:30am – 4pm No
Café www.turtlerockcafe.com.au
Whet Monday to Friday 4098 0007 11am – 6pm –
Yes
Restaurant www.whet.net.au 5.30pm 8.30pm
Thornton
Beach
Thornton 0421 094 791
9am – 5pm Yes
Beach Café jason@daintreespiceco.com.au
Diwan
On The Turps Turpentine Road
12pm – 6pm – Yes
(Heritage 4098 9321
2pm 7:30pm
Lodge) www.heritagelodge.net.au
Daintree 22 Ironbark Rd Diwan BBQ and bar on Friday nights.
Peak Eco 4098 9002 $5 sausage sizzle and $5 standard drinks Yes
Stays www.daintreepeaksecostays.com 5:30-8pm (BBQ 6-7) Bookings preferred.
4098 9155
Lync Haven Closed for the Moment
www.lynchaven.com.au
Cow Bay
Daintree 4098 9171
Discovery www.discoverthedaintree.com All day dining 8.30am – 5pm No
Centre
Daintree 4098 9166 6pm–
7am – 10am Yes
Crocodylus www.daintreecrocodylus.com.au 7.30pm
Whether it be a welcome champagne hamper, a gourmet breakfast hamper, a romantic
soirée, a sunset champagne picnic, a family picnic or a gift for that someone special - we can
Daintree
provide your appetisers and hamper packs. Just select from one of our beautiful hampers… tell
Hampers
us where you are staying and we will deliver it to your accommodation at your chosen time.
Daintree Hampers - Gourmet Hampers for your Daintree holiday.
Cow Bay
Closed for the Moment
Hotel
Daintree
Village
Croc Xpresso 4098 6120 From 7:30am to 3pm BYO
Daintree Tea Please call 4098 6161 Longest established restaurant under one
House Reservations preferred ownership in Nth Queensland – trading
Licensed
3225 Mssman daintreeteahouse52@bigpond.com since 1980, current owners since 1987.
Daintree Rd Open for lunch every day 11:30 to 2:30pm
Daintree Monday to Saturday 11:30am to 8:30pm
4098 6146 Yes
Village Hotel Sunday 12pm to 5pm
Daintree 4098 6100
8am – 10am Closed 6pm – 8pm Yes
(Eco Lodge) www.daintree-ecolodgecom.au
8Venue & Contact Breakfast Lunch Dinner Licensed
Location
Lower Daintree Crossroads
Crossroads On Mossman Daintree Road, at the
Café open Thurs to Sunday 9am to 3pm
Cafe ferry turnoff. Yes
Pancake Sundays!
crossroadscafedaintree@gmail.com
Miallo
High Falls
info@highfallsrestaurant.com.au
Riverside Restaurant is closed for the moment. Yes
Old Forestry Road Miallo
Restaurant
North Mossman
Silky Oaks Lodge welcomes children 8
Silky Oaks
years and over
Lodge
Reservations: 4098 1666. We welcome guests who are not staying Yes
Treehouse
at the lodge by prior reservation only.
Restaurant
Re-opening 15 December 2021
The Region
Join local tour guide and chef Pete, on a
food tour of the region. Visit Scomazzon’s
Reservations: 0421 906 465
Farm, Hook-A-Barra and Shannonvale
Half Day Port Douglas Food Tour -
Port on a Plate Winery to gather ingredients for a tropical Yes
Port on a Plate
lunch. Ideal for couples and small groups
of up to 8 for a unique and personal tour
experience.
Special Needs – Dietary Restrictions
Cape Trib Beach House - Tides Bar & Restaurant caters for all dietary requirements
Cow Bay Homestay caters for any dietary requirement
Crocs Café at Daintree Crocodylus caters for any dietary requirement for house guests
Daintree Discovery Centre Café has vegetarian and gluten free options for lunch.
Daintree Village Hotel caters for vegan, vegetarian, gluten and dairy free.
Mason’s Café has vegetarian and gluten free options
On the Turps at Heritage Lodge offers vegetarian & vegan options & caters for gluten intolerances
Turtle Rock Café has both vegan/vegetarian options as well as gluten free options.
Croc Xpresso has gluten free and vegetarian options available 7 days a week
Whet Restaurant has both gluten free & vegetarian menus available.
Ice Cream
Daintree Ice Cream and Tropical Fruit Orchard - Open 11am – 5pm
Floravilla Ice cream Factory & Art Gallery - Open 8.30am – 5.30pm
Tea Plantation
Daintree Tea can be purchased at local shops. There is a display show-casing the history of the tea
farm at the front of the property however the actual tea farm is not open to public.
The Tea Chest – quality hand blended tea created and packaged in the Daintree. Authentic Chai,
Herbal Teas and Australian Bush Teas are available at local shops. For sales contact:
sales@theteachest.com.au
Grocery Purchases
Cape Tribulation Mason’s Store Groceries and Takeaway Alcohol
Friendly Grocer Supermarket
Diwan Rainforest Village IGA
Miallo Scomazzon Farm Store is a local legend. A family run business for 25 years,
their little country store sits at the base of their farm along the Mossman-
Daintree Road. They grow and produce tropical fruits and vegetables
and stock artisan local produce from across the Far North including Kefir
Queen, The Good Shroom, Beach Harvest, The Tea Chest, Dukes Donuts,
Grant Street Kitchen and much more.
9Fresh Fruit
Cape Tribulation Cape Trib Farm – seasonal exotic fruits at farm gate
Daintree Village Fruit stalls – Dragon fruit, papaws, passionfruit in season, limes.
Picnic Locations
Cape Tribulation Dubuji Boardwalk has picnic tables and toilets
Kulki at Cape Tribulation Beach has picnic tables and toilets
Thornton Beach Picnic tables
Cow Bay Beach Picnic tables and toilets
Cow Bay Jindalba Boardwalk has picnic tables and toilets.
Daintree Ferry Picnic tables and toilets, boat ramp and pontoon
Daintree Village Town Common, near boat ramp and jetty – picnic tables and toilets
Osborn St, near Community Hall – picnic tables and toilets
Pioneer Park – Picnic tables and BBQ (free) beside waterfall
Wonga Beach Southern end there are picnic tables, BBQ, playground and skate park.
Daintree Food Trail
The Daintree Food Trail celebrates the produce and people of the Daintree and Douglas Shire.
From gelato to microgreens, barramundi to breadfruit, and chocolate to chorizo, the Daintree is
home to an eclectic range of small farms, orchards, fisheries, growers and micro-manufacturers,
often hidden from view in our lush environment.
Set in a breathtaking landscape of green and blue, where the world’s oldest rainforest meets the
Great Barrier Reef, the trail leads you from Port Douglas to Cape Tribulation on a journey of delicious
discovery.
Daintree Food Trail - Celebrating Produce - Daintree & Douglas Shire
Daintree Spice Company
Daintree Spice Company has six blends in its collection available in 50gm bags.
Lemon Myrtle Salt and Pepper - This seasoning is the company’s least complicated blend. Introducing indigenous
organic lemon myrtle to this famous duo gives this blend its wonderful citrus lift. Although this blend is most popular sprinkled
over cooked foods it is also used sparingly as a dry rub or in a marinade with other ingredients. Try using it where you would
normally use salt and pepper but would like that added touch of citrus.
Jungle Curry Powder - Influenced by the wonders of the Indian Subcontinent with its fragrant armours and brightly
coloured spices. Use this exotic spice blend as a flavouring whenever your recipe calls for curry powder or garam masala. It
also works extremely well as a dry rub or in a marinade.
Smoky BBQ Rub - The big bold flavours make this an Aussie favourite. This blend can also be used as a flavouring but really
excels as a barbecue, roasting or smoking dry rub. Massage a generous amount into a thick steak or chop, leave for an hour
or so brush with oil and BBQ to your liking, then pair with full-bodied Australian shiraz.
Chilli Coconut Rub - Does the thought of chilli and coconut conjure thoughts of the Orient? Well here in the Daintree we
grow a wonderful variety of chillies and coconut palms. Rub this on prawns before popping on the BBQ. Or use it to flavour
your favourite Thai style food. It also works rubbed into eggplant prior to grilling. Try it with whole fish baked in a banana leaf.
Dukkah – blend uses home-grown Queensland macadamia nuts for that unique Aussie taste. Dukkah gets its name from the
Egyptian Arabic word "to crush" or "to pound," which is precisely how it's made. Most frequently used as a dip, just grab some
crusty bread and good olive oil, moisten the bread with the oil and dip it into the Dukkah. It can be used as a crust for lamb,
rubbed into chicken or sprinkled over a freshly steamed vegetables and potatoes.
Reef and Rainforest Rub - As the name suggests it's blended ingredients are sourced from land and sea. There is a hint
of lemon myrtle and wild thyme, the briny flavours from the wakame (sea vegetable) and the sumac that slightly sour finish.
This blend has a much coarser grind than the Jungle Curry Powder enabling the wakame to swell as it absorbs liquid giving
texture to soups and sauces. It adds great flavour to marinades and of course as a dry rub. Mix it with equal quantities of
Smoky BBQ Rub and massage into a leg of lamb before roasting the taste is out of this world.
Daintree Spice Co - Daintree Spice Co.
10Tours & Activities
Choose from river cruises, rainforest canopy tours, snorkelling and fishing tours to the Great
Barrier Reef, guided and self-guided walks, yoga retreats, spas, horse riding, barramundi fishing,
bird watching and photographic tours, fruit tasting, indigenous experiences and 4WD tours.
All that’s available is listed In the following pages, sorted as follows:
▪ 4WD Tours – Guided and Self Drive
▪ Attractions
▪ Birdwatching Tours
▪ Fishing Trips
▪ Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling Tours
▪ Horse Riding
▪ Indigenous experiences
▪ Paddle Boarding
▪ Rainforest Canopy Tours
▪ River Cruises – Cooper Creek and Daintree River
▪ River Drift Snorkelling
▪ Spas
▪ Tourist Information
▪ Walking Tours - Guided
▪ Yoga Classes
▪ Zoo
114WD Adventures - Guided
Company Contact Description Times
Mason’s Any day
4098 0070
tours Private Any time
lawrence@masontours.com.au
Guide
Full day 4WD tour with a Daintree River Daily
Tony’s 4099 3230
wildlife cruise, Bloomfield Track ending at
Tropical Tours www.tropicaltours.com.au
Bloomfield Falls.
0481 988 307 Half day tour with max. 11 people; Off Departs
Adventure info@cassowaryfalls.com.au road adventure on private property. daily at
Daintree Tour 263 Upper Daintree Road, Upper Personalised guide on rainforest walk, 11am to
Daintree swim at waterfall, riverside picnic. 2pm
4WD Adventures - Self-Drive
Road from
Bloomfield “Bloomfield Track Experience Guide” e-book explains the spectacular 33km
Cape
Track – self journey from Cape Tribulation to Bloomfield Falls.
Tribulation to
drive https://douglas.qld.gov.au/road-conditions/bloomfield-track/
Wujal Wujal
Extreme 4WD Track maintained by Douglas Shire Council.
The whole southern half of the CREB track goes through Daintree rainforest,
which makes a lot of this track so beautiful. The starting point is 10 kilometres
past Daintree Village on Upper Daintree Road and it finishes at China Camp
and Kija (Roaring Meg Falls).
The CREB Track runs between
the Daintree River and China
For official road open/closure visit https://douglas.qld.gov.au/road-
Camp
conditions/creb-track/
For unofficial road conditions, visit
www.facebook.com/CREB.Track.conditions/ or call PJ on 4060 3136
Two hours north along the CREB, or a one-hour drive south from Wujal Wujal,
brings you to Yindilli Camping Ground. It offers toilet facilities, fireplaces (for
cooking etc), dry firewood, walking tracks to Bairds Creek for swimming in
crystal clear mountain waters and grassed camp sites.
You can also choose from two guided tour with traditional owner CJ Fisher a
Kuku Yalanji Elder and Buru Traditional Owner who will lead you on a true
Yindilli Camping Ground cultural experience.
Bookings are essential Rainforest Walk: Approx. 1hr walk through nearby rainforest and includes: a
’welcome’ smoke ceremony, stories & identification of bush tucker, damper
CJ Fisher 4098 6248 or & tea.
yindillicamp@gmail.com
Cultural Sites Walk: A full day experience. Approx. 1 hr walk to a site of
cultural & spiritual significance to the Kuku Yalanji people. Includes a
‘welcome’ smoke ceremony, stories, face & body painting with traditional
clays, bush tucker demonstrations and bathing in the healing waters of the
pristine Meg River. Also included is a picnic lunch & refreshments.
12Attractions
Company Location Contact Description Times
Daintree Aerial Boardwalk &
4098 9171 Daily 9am –
Discovery Cow Bay Canopy Tower and
www.discoverthedaintree.com 5pm
Centre Dinosaurs!
Ice cream is made on
site, using organically
grown fruit from the
orchard. Ice cream is
served in a 4-scoop
‘signature cup’ which
Daintree Ice
includes many rare and
Cream and 4098 9114 Open 11am –
Diwan exotic flavours which are
Tropical Fruit daintreeicream@gmail.com 5pm
changed daily. The
Orchard,
gardens are open to the
public along with a free
Self-Guided Orchard
Walk for those interested
in learning about fruit
trees.
Road side stall has photos of the complete tea making process and history of
Daintree Tea Cow Bay the tea farm. Daintree tea may be purchased at the roadside stall with an
honesty box at local shops. The farm is not open to the public
2pm to
3.30pm.
Tour frequency
This fruit tasting and farm
Cape Trib varies
Cape 4098 0042 tour is a must for foodies
Farm Exotic seasonally so
Tribulation www.capetribfarm.com.au and fruit-lovers
Fruit Tasting please check
everywhere.
online booking
calendar for
availability.
Ice Cream Factory
4098 9100 featuring exotic fruits – 26
Floravilla Icecream In the Flavours
Daily8:30am to
Flora Villa Cow Bay Daintree Rainforest Art Gallery featuring
5:30pm
(floravillaartgallery.com.au) Betty Hinton’s
watercolours of Flora
and Fauna
1 Hour guided Gourmet
Farm Tours taking you
Tours
behind the scenes to
Hook-A-Barra Gourmet Farm commence
Wonga learn about sustainable
Hook-a-barra Tour - Hook-a-Barra from 9am –
Beach farming from fingerlings
Reservations (rezdy.com) confirm time
to finger food. Tour
when booking.
includes barramundi
tasting plate.
Cuddle a Koala, meet Open daily
Port pythons, crocodiles, 8am – 4pm
Douglas amazing Australian birds Daily
Wildlife 4099 3235
Captain and handfeed interactive
Habitat www.wildlifehabitat.com.au
Cook kangaroos. Breakfast experiences
Highway with the Birds and swim throughout the
with saltwater crocodiles. day.
13Bird Watching Tours
Company Location Contact Description Times
Diwan – entrance 2 hour
2 and 4 hour
Cooper Creek on Cape Tribulation 4098 9126 10am & 2pm
guided rainforest
Wilderness Road at Coopers 4 hour
walks
Crossing 8:30am & 1pm
0417 651 929
Daintree Boatman Sunrise/Sunset 2 6:30am and
Daintree River www.daintreerivertours.com
Nature Tours hours 4pm
.au
4098 7068
Daintree River Wild Sunrise/sunset 2 6:30am and
Daintree River www.daintreeriverwildwatc
Watch hours 4pm
h.com.au
Fishing
Company Location Contact Description Times
Daintree River
Daintree River 4098 6111 inshore, reefs &
& Snapper Half days or full days
Fishing www.daintreefishing.com.au wrecks
Island
Fishing on the 4090 7638 river, coast &
Daintree River
Daintree www.jamiesdaintreefishing.com reef
Fishing by the
4098 7117 hour, tackle
Hook A Barra Wonga Beach 7 days - open 9 to 5
www.hookabarra.com and bait
provided.
Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling Tours
Company Location Contact Description Times
Half day reef
snorkelling tours
4098 0006
Cape Departs Cape Trib –
Ocean Safari tours@oceansafari.com.au 8:00am & 12 noon
Tribulation pick up from
www.oceansafari.com.au
accommodation
available.
Horse Riding
Company Location Contact Description Times
Horse ride on the
beautiful golden
Daily 11:00am &
Cape Tribulation Cape 1 800 111 124 sands of Myall
2:30pm
Horse Rides Tribulation cthrbookings@gmail.com Beach or take our
Rainforest ride to the
creek.
14Indigenous Experiences
Company Location Contact Description Times
Rainforest Walk: One hour tour.
Traditional
Guided walk through nearby Any time during
owner CJ Fisher
Kija rainforest and includes: a the day, to be
a Kuku Yalanji Bookings are essential
[Roaring ’welcome’ smoke ceremony, confirmed at
Elder and Buru CJ Fisher 4098 6248 or
Meg] stories & identification of bush time of booking.
Traditional yindillicamp@gmail.com
tucker, damper & tea.
Owner
Cultural Sites Walk: A full day
experience which includes 1
hr walk to a site of cultural &
spiritual significance to the
Kuku Yalanji people. Includes
Traditional
a ‘welcome’ smoke
owner CJ Fisher
Kija Bookings are essential ceremony, stories, face & Time to be
a Kuku Yalanji
[Roaring CJ Fisher 4098 6248 or body painting with traditional confirmed when
Elder and Buru
Meg] yindillicamp@gmail.com clays, bush tucker booking.
Traditional
demonstrations and bathing
Owner
in the healing waters of the
pristine Meg River. Also
included is a picnic lunch &
refreshments.
Ngana Julamba Dungay –
Half Day Tours
Juan Walker: We all going to Daintree
Pick ups juan@walkaboutadventure
Morning Pickup
from Port s.com.au Tour explores south of the
8:00am - 9:00am
Walkabout Douglas, Mobile: 0429 478 206 Daintree River including
Cultural Mossman Mossman Gorge and
Drop off 12:30 -
Adventures and Walkabout Cultural provides cultural insights into
1.00pm
Daintree Adventures - Daintree the Eastern Kuku Yalanji
Village. Experience Aboriginal people. Choose a
Afternoon
half day or full day tour.
Pickup 12:30pm -
1:30pm
Ngana Kulkinga Dungay – We
all going to Cape Tribulation
Drop off 4:30pm
Juan Walker:
Pick ups - 5.30pm
juan@walkaboutadventure Tour crosses the Daintree
from Port
s.com.au River by cable car ferry and
Walkabout Douglas, Full Day Tours
Mobile: 0429 478 206 explores sights through to
Cultural Mossman Pick up: 8:00am -
Cape Tribulation
Adventures and 9:00am
Walkabout Cultural and provides cultural insights
Daintree
Adventures - Cape into the Eastern Kuku Yalanji
Village. Drop off: 4:30pm
Tribulation Aboriginal people and you
- 5:30pm
may choose a half day or full
day tour.
Paddle boarding
Contact Description Times
Guided stand up paddle boarding
windswell.com.au
tour exploring the wet tropics Runs twice daily, 9am and 2pm.
0427 498 042
rainforests
Rainforest Canopy Tours
Company Location Contact Description Times
4098 9171 Aerial
Daintree Discovery
Cow Bay www.daintree- Boardwalk & Daily 9am – 5pm
Centre
rec.com.au Canopy Tower
15River Cruises - Cooper Creek & Daintree
Company Location Contact Description Times
2km past
Ferry
Bruce 4098 7717 Daily
Turnoff on Cruises operate
Belcher’s 9.30am to
way to throughout the day
River Cruises 4.00pm
Daintree
Village
Cruise on World
Cape Daily
Heritage Cooper Creek
Tribulation Cooper 0457 731 000 10:30am;
Night cruises by
Wilderness Creek www.capetribcruises.com 11:30 and
arrangement
Cruises 2pm
Daily at Ferry
crossing
One hour wildlife
Daintree 10am –
4098 6120 cruises operate
Crocodile Village & 3.30pm
info@daintreeconnection.com.au throughout the day at
Express Daintree Daily in
www.crocodileexpress.com each end of the
Ferry Village
Daintree River
8:30am –
3:30pm
Apr-Aug 7am
& 4pm
Daintree Dawn & Dusk Sep-Jan
Daintree 0417 651 929
Boatman 2 hour tours 6:30am &
Village www.daintreerivertours.com.au
Nature Tours 10 passengers only 4:30pm
Closed
Feb/Mar
Daily 8am to
Daintree One hour river cruise
Daintree 5pm
Crocodile 0487 566 694 leaving Daintree
Village bookings
Tours Village jetty.
essential
Advanced Eco Wildlife
Cruises on the Daintree
Daintree River. Departing from a Daily
Daintree
River Cruise 4098 6115 private waterfront 9.30am –
River
Centre location with beautiful 4pm
picnic areas and
gardens.
Departure
Sunrise &
Daintree times: 6-
Daintree 0447 546 926 sunset
River Wild 6:30am
Village www.daintreeriverwildwatch.com.au 2 hours 10 passengers
Watch Sunset 6-
only
6:30pm
One hour wildlife
cruises operate
Daintree throughout the day.
4098 7131 Daily
River at
Solar Whisper www.solarwhisper.com 9.30am –
the ferry Two hour wildlife and
3.30pm
crossing photographic tours by
appointment. Check
website for availability.
16River Drift Snorkelling
Company Location Contact Description Times
3 ½ hours of swimming,
snorkelling, floating down a
rainforest stream. Drift with
4099 3677 the current as you explore
Mossman River Drift Snorkelling - Back life under the water’s
Back Country Bliss Country Bliss Adventures
River surface. Watch fish dart in
and around the river stones
and keep your eyes out for
the occasional turtle.
Pick up Port
Douglas
River Drift Snorkelling tour in 9am return
Mossman Gorge. Search for 5pm.
turtles, water dragons and
4099 3677
platypus. Self-drivers:
Mossman Mossman Gorge Adventure
Back Country Bliss Includes a traditional Kuku Mossman
Gorge Day - Back Country Bliss
Yalanji smoking ceremony Raintrees
Adventures
at Mossman Gorge and 1 ½ 9:20am
hour walk, in the rainforest.
Wildlife
Habitat
9:05am
Spas & Massages
Company Location Contact Description Times
4098 6100 Massages, facials, Daily –
Daintree Eco Lodge & Daintree
www.daintree- full body treatments bookings
Spa Village
ecolodge.com.au and Vichy shower essential
Tourist Information
Company Location Contact Times
Daintree Discovery Centre – Cow Bay Open daily
4098 9171
Wet Tropics Visitor Info Centre www.discoverthedaintree.com 8.30am – 5pm
Daintree Tourist Information
Daintree Village 4098 6120 Open daily 8.30am – 4pm
Centre
Open daily
Mason's Store Cape Tribulation 4098 0070
10.00am – 5pm
Open daily
Rainforest Village Diwan 4098 9015
9.00am – 5pm
Safari Lodge Cape Tribulation 4098 0006 Open daily 8:00am-5.30pm
Wildlife Habitat - Wet Tropics Open daily 8.00am – 4pm
Port Douglas 4099 3235
Information Centre (excluding Christmas Day)
17Walking Tours (Also refer to Walks section for more information)
Location Contact Description Times
Challenging 10km-return walk along
a steep trail through a variety of
terrain ranging from lowland
rainforest to a coral fern-dotted
clearing 1000m up.
Scramble over boulders to reach the
Back Devil's Thumb Hike - Back Country Bliss 6:30am to
lookout of Devils Thumb; a large
Country Bliss Adventures 6:30pm
boulder overhanging the rainforest
below. Enjoy sublime views across
the Main Coast Range, the coast line
and Coral Sea to the East. The views
and abundant birdlife to spot, make
the hard work worthwhile.
Grand Fan Palm gallery tour allows
access into the heart of the
rainforest where cathedral-like Two Hour
amphitheatre of towering fan- Grand Fan
palms stands protected beneath the Palm Gallery
canopy of an old-growth rainforest Tour ~ 1.5Km
giants. A sacred site for generations 10am or 2pm.
Cooper 4098 9126
of humans.
Creek www.daintreerainforest.net.au
Four-hour
Wilderness www.coopercreek.com.au
The Greater Wilderness Experience is Greater
an intensive guided walking tour Wilderness
through the awe-inspiring grandeur Experience ~
of majestic, World Heritage 6.5-Km)
rainforest. The guide lives on site and 8:30am
presents the complexities of an
ancient ecosystem.
Crocodylus 4098 9166
Two-hour Night Walk 8pm-10pm
Cow Bay www.daintreecrocodylus.com.au
Bookings online
Night Walk - 90-minute guided walking tour Tours by
https://daintreegreatbarrierreef.rezdy
Cape Trib through the world's oldest rainforest. arrangement
.com
Yoga Classes
Company Location Contact Description Times
Wonga Mats available. Bring water, a Thursday
Beach state towel and something to cover 6.30pm
Yoga Studio School, 0419 027 807 your body for rest & relaxation.
Snapper Beginners to Intermediate -
Island Drive bookings are essential.
4098 9006
Prema Shanti Yoga &
Diwan www.premashanti.com
Meditation Retreat
Booking required
Zoo
Company Contact Description Times
Wildlife immersion exhibit - an open and interactive
4099 3235 Open daily
Wildlife environment for guests and animals to mingle. Wander
Wildlifehabit.com. 8.00am –
Habitat along elevated boardwalks, observing up close a huge
au 4pm
Port Douglas range of flora and fauna as birds fly and roam freely and
swim with the saltwater crocodiles in the CrocArena
18Daintree Day Tours
Company Contact Description
Australian Luxury Day tours to Daintree departing Cairns,
1300 792 213
Escapes Palm Cove and Port Douglas
Bloomfield 4WD tour from Cairns & Port
Douglas – takes in Daintree River cruise,
Cape Tribulation & Daintree
Billy Tea Safaris Bloomfield track to Emmagen Creek
Rainforest Tour | Billy Tea Safaris
Wildlife Spotting & Freshwater Swim &
Cape Trib Beach.
Pick-ups Port Douglas & Cairns this full day
tour explores the Daintree Rainforest &
https://btstours.com.au/daintree-
Cape Tribulation includes wildlife cruise,
BTS Daintree rainforest-tours
guided walk in the rainforest and you can
4099 5665
even canoe in a rainforest stream.
Daintree Discovery Tours | Half day and full day guided tours from
Daintree Discovery
Daintree Rainforest Tours in Port Douglas to Cape Tribulation and
Tours Queensland Daintree Village
Full day Traditional Indigenous culture tour
- Mossman Gorge smoking ceremony and
interpretive walk with Aboriginal
https://www.adventurenorthaustra
Guide. Then choose either Traditional
Daintree Dreaming lia.com/aboriginal-tours
Aboriginal Fishing tour with the Kuku Yalanji
4047 9076
people at Cooya Beach or Art and Culture
class with Brian “Binna” Swindley at Janbal
Gallery.
Nicholas, one of the region’s most
experienced guides will pick you up from
your accommodation in Port Douglas or
www.daintreesafari.com Mossman. Max. 6 guests per tour. Tour
Daintree Safaris 4094 1351 includes Daintree River cruise, secret
swimming spots, Alexandra Lookout, Cape
Trib beach, guided walks, lunch at
Daintree Tea House Restaurant.
7:15am to 4pm.
Full day tour in luxury Mercedes with just 11
Daintree Rainforest Tours | Cape
guests; crocodile cruise on Cooper Creek,
Daintree Tours Tribulation | Mossman Gorge
Mossman Gorge and lunch at Heritage
(daintreetours.com)
Lodge.
This premium small group full day tour
includes the Daintree Rainforest, Cape
Tribulation, Mossman Gorge & Port
Douglas. Includes morning tea at Mayi
1300 32 10 19 Café, Daintree River Cruise aboard Solar
www.discoverytours.com.au Whisper and quality restaurant lunch at
info@discoverytours.com.au Daintree Tea House.
Discovery Tours
You’ll travel with a small group in a
Australia Tour Link: Discovery Tours Australia comfortable air-conditioned, late model
Premium Rainforest Tour vehicle with Interpretation by naturalist
guides.
Tour operates daily with pick-ups from
Cairns, Northern Beaches and Port
Douglas.
Cape Tribulation, Daintree & Mossman full
World Heritage Listed Rainforest day tour from Cairns & Port
Tours Cairns and North Douglas includes Mossman Gorge,
Down Under Tours Queensland | Down Under Tours Daintree River Cruise, tropical BBQ lunch,
4047 9066 Cape Tribulation Beach, exotic fruit ice
cream and Alexandra Lookout.
Open but with limited availability.
FNQ Nature Tours Home - FNQ Nature Tours Recommencing full operation from March
2022.
19Daintree Day Tours Continued
Company Contact Description
Go Wild Day Tour includes: Wildlife Habitat,
Daintree River Cable Ferry, Tropical Lunch,
Cape Tribulation Tours & Daintree
Rainforest Boardwalk, Cape Tribulation
Jungle Tours Tours - Jungle Tours
Beach, Alexandra Lookout, Daintree River
Cruise & pickups from Port Douglas and
Cairns.
Full day tour taking in Mossman Gorge,
Daintree River cruise and Alexandra
Lookout to enjoy sweeping views
extending from the Daintree River Estuary
Daintree Rainforest
to the Coral Sea. Then explore the
Tony's Tropical Tours Cape Tribulation Via Mossman
rainforest at Noah Valley, a World Heritage
– Tour A Gorge
Listed private property which supports
some of the most spectacular, pristine
rainforest found anywhere in the world
and enjoy a refreshing swim in the crystal-
clear rainforest stream.
Full day tour taking in a Daintree River
cruise, Alexandra Lookout, Cape Trib
4WD Daintree Wilderness Beach, Bloomfield Track to Stingray Bay
Tony's Tropical Tours
Adventure Tour - Tony's Tropical and Bloomfield Falls. Guided rainforest at
– Tour B Tours Noah Valley, a World Heritage Listed
private property and swim in the crystal-
clear rainforest stream.
Join Tropic Wings for a full day adventure
to the Daintree Rainforest and Cape
Tribulation. Your guided experience
includes transport from your
Phone 40419400 accommodation, enjoy morning tea at
Tropic Wings Tours & Email Wildlife Habitat an immersive wildlife
Charters daytours@tropicswings.com.au experience. Lunch at Mason’s Café and a
Web: https://tropicwings.com.au dip in the freshwater swimming hole.
Guided tour of the World’s oldest
rainforest, visit Cape Tribulation Beach,
Alexandra Lookout and join a Daintree
River cruise.
Walkabout Cultural Adventures -
Sightseeing Experience to
Mossman Gorge & Daintree
Tour provides cultural insight into the
eastern Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal people
Ngana Kulkinga Dungay: We of North Queensland and crosses the
Walkabout Cultural All Going To Daintree Cape Daintree River by cable car ferry and
Adventures Tribulation explores sights through to Cape
Pronunciation: Tribulation. Choose from half or full
Ngana - nyahna Dungay - day, shared or private tour.
doong-aay Kulkinga - gool-
ging-ah
Walkabout Cultural Adventures -
Daintree Cultural Experience
Tour provides cultural insight into the
eastern Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal people
Ngana Julaymba Dungay: We
Walkabout Cultural and explores south of the Daintree
All Going To Daintree
Adventures River including Mossman Gorge.
Pronunciation: Choose from half or full day, shared or
Ngana - nyahna Dungay - private tour.
doong-aay Julaymba -
joolaimbah
20Walks – Free
Walks – Free Self-Guided
Pick up a copy of Daintree Walks Booklet for $2 for more walks and description.
Name Location Difficulty Distance Time (return)
Cape Kimberley Cape Kimberley Easy 5km 1.5hr
Cape Tribulation to Emmagen
Cape Tribulation Easy 5km 2.5hr
Creek
Daintree Village –
Daintree Village Moderate .5km 15 min
past water tower
Daintree Village -
Daintree Village Historical Walk brochures available Easy .7km 20 min
at tour desks
Dubuji Boardwalk Cape Tribulation Easy 1.3km 30min
Emmagen Creek (Swimming
Cape Tribulation Easy 0.8km 24min
Hole)
Jindalba Boardwalk - short Cow Bay Easy 0.7km 18min
Jindalba Boardwalk - long Cow Bay Moderate 3km 2-3 hours
Kulki Boardwalk Cape Tribulation Easy 0.8km 12min
Manjal Jimalji Trail Whyanbeel Hard 10.6km 8 hours
Marrdja Boardwalk Cape Tribulation Easy 1.1km 36min
Mount Sorrow Ridge Cape Tribulation Strenuous 7km 7hr
21Swimming
Be crocwise in croc country – Refer Below
During summer months (usually November to May but the season may differ by a matter of
months depending on weather conditions) it is not advisable to swim in the ocean without
seeking advice from local operators as stinging jellyfish may be present.
Throughout the year, it is always advisable to consult with local information centres and/or with
local operators before entering waterways, and always avoid creek mouths, tributaries and the
Daintree River or any other area where Crocodile warning signs are present.
Below is a list of swimming holes in the Daintree:
Cape Tribulation
Mason’s Water Hole (gold coin entry fee)
Emmagen Creek Water Hole
Cow Bay
Hutchinson Creek Water Hole
Crocwise in croc country
Crocodiles are potentially dangerous. Never take unnecessary risks in crocodile habitat.
Everyone is responsible for their own safety, so please follow these guidelines and be crocwise in
croc country.
▪ Obey crocodile signs—they are there for your own protection.
▪ Never swim in water where crocodiles may live, even if there is no warning sign
present.
▪ When fishing, always stand a few metres back from the water’s edge and never
stand on logs or branches overhanging the water.
▪ Never clean fish or discard fish scraps near the water’s edge or at boat ramps.
▪ Stay well back from any crocodile slide marks. Crocodiles may still be close and may
approach people and boats.
▪ Never dangle your arms or legs over the side of a boat. If you fall out of a boat, get
out of the water as quickly as possible.
▪ Never provoke, harass or interfere with crocodiles—even small ones.
▪ Never feed crocodiles—it is illegal and dangerous.
▪ Camp at least two metres above the high-water mark and at least 50 metres from
the water’s edge. Avoid places where native animals and domestic stock drink.
▪ Never leave food scraps at your campsite. Always check that previous campers have
left no food scraps.
▪ Never prepare food, wash dishes or pursue any other activities near the water’s edge
or adjacent sloping banks.
▪ Be more aware of crocodiles during the breeding season—September to April.
22Arts & Crafts
Cape Tribulation Woodworks 0427 012 772 Finely crafted woodwork from Red Cedar
(At Mason’s Store) and Silky Oak. Serving boards, tables and
stools. Can make to order but it is a hobby
so would take some time. Items are for sale
in Masons Store at Cape Tribulation.
Ellen Terrell’s Pottery 4098 6189 Available at Whyanbeel Valley Studio and
Gallery
Floravilla Art Gallery 4098 9100 Betty Hinton watercolours
Jane Powell Jewellery 4098 9171 Daintree Discovery Centre
Cow Bay
Julaymba Restaurant Bar
& Art Gallery 4098 6100 Daily
Daintree Eco Lodge
Whyanbeel Valley May to December - 10am to 4pm
Studio & Gallery This rainforest studio and gallery is stocked with unique
and individual artworks, crafted by local artists. Amazing
gifts, beautiful homewares, art glass, jewellery and
sculptures.
Wildlife Habitat
Captain Cook Highway 4099 3235 Gifts - Daily 8am to 4pm
Port Douglas
23Wheelchair Access
Cape Trib Beach House is wheel chair friendly and has two wheelchair accessible cabins
Cape Trib Farm has one cabin suitable for wheelchairs.
Daintree Village Hideaway B&B has wheelchair-friendly bungalow
Dubuji, Kulki and Mardja boardwalks are suitable for wheelchairs.
Daintree Discovery Centre has wheelchair access from the entry point, across aerial walkway to
Display Centre and the base of the Canopy Tower.
Croc Express in Daintree Village has wheelchair access
Daintree Eco Lodge restaurant has wheelchair access
Daintree Village Hotel has wheelchair access
Daintree Wild Zoo has wheelchair access
Hook-a-barra is wheelchair friendly
Jungle Bugs and Butterflies - drive right up to the front door - wheelchair access throughout.
Lync-Haven Rainforest Retreat – restaurant and accommodation are wheelchair accessible
Mason’s Store and Café have wheelchair access
Red Mill House has one wheelchair accessible room
Solar Whisper Wildlife Cruises can accommodate standard wheelchairs.
Whet Restaurant has wheelchair access.
Wildlife Habitat is wheelchair friendly.
24Interesting Facts In 1770 Captain Cook was sailing the
The journey from the Daintree River to Cape
Endeavour up the east coast, and making a
Tribulation is one of the most scenic drives in
chart of the coastline. He struck a reef about
the world, passing through World Heritage
40 kilometres north east of Cape Tribulation,
Rainforest and the Daintree National Park.
now called the Endeavour Reef, and he
named the point he had charted earlier in the
The Great Barrier Reef is the closest to
day “Cape Tribulation because here began all
Australia at Cape Tribulation. Captain Cook
our troubles.”
ran aground here, hence the name Cape
Tribulation.
Home to the blockade of 1983-4. For many
years the Councils of Cooktown and Douglas
The road to Cape Tribulation follows the
Shire (as well as many residents in between)
Aboriginal walking trails. There were once
had been chafing against the fact that there
200-300 Kuku Yalanji people living in the
was no coastal road connection between
region, who had an abundant food supply
Daintree and Bloomfield (and thus to
from the rainforest and the reef.
Cooktown). Several attempts to push a road
through were made, in the 60s and 70s, the last
The varied habitats of the Daintree region
ending as a walking track (which it was hoped
make it a birdwatchers' paradise with over
would be a major tourist draw card to the
200 species of birds present, 11 of which are
area). That was not to be; funded by
endemic to Queensland's Wet Tropics.
BiCentennial grant money, the Douglas Shire
(pushed by the pro-development Premier, Joh
The Cow Bay rainforest has been classified as
Bjelke-Petersen) started pushing the road
An Outstanding Cassowary Habitat Zone by
through in 1983.
scientific researchers Crome and Moore in
1993. In the lowland and swamps of western
This activated the first of the famous Tribulation
Cow Bay the population density of
Blockades, which brought the world's
cassowaries is as high as in the best habitats
attention to this unique area 'where the
in Mission Beach. This means that you have a
rainforest meets the reef', and moves were
good chance of sighting a cassowary while
soon started to have the entire Wet Tropics
on the Daintree Coast.
declared as a World Heritage Area. Despite a
determined effort, the road went through in
The Daintree Coast community is the largest
1984, but ironically heavy rains at the opening,
renewable energy community in Australia.
meant that the dignitaries had to be airlifted
There is no grid-connected electrical power
out of bogged vehicles.
and more than 300 households depend on
renewable energy systems.
The resultant road, "The Bloomfield Track" has
required enormous investment to stabilise it,
The rainforest in the Daintree is believed to be
and the impact of its construction on the
the oldest rainforest in the world having been
coastal fringing coral reef is still being assessed.
continuously covered by rainforest for more
It is however, considered a top 4WD drive
than 135 million years. During the Ice Age,
experience.
when the climate was cooler and drier than it
is today, the Australian rainforests retreated
Moves for World Heritage Listing were
and survived in small moist pockets which
ferociously opposed by the then Queensland
have existed continuously for over 100 million
Government, but were overridden by the
years. The Daintree is one such refuge, where
Commonwealth Government and the Wet
the rainforest is believed to be more than 135
Tropics area was declared World Heritage in
million years old – one of the most ancient
1990.
and primitive in the world. Many species in
this rainforest originated when Australia was
part of Gondwana, more than 120 million
years ago.
.
25• Tiny funky little Daintree Village started as a settlement created in the 1870s by timber-
cutters and is now an unspoilt oasis in the midst of some of the loveliest and most varied
scenery in the far north of Queensland. Today low-impact tourism and sustainable cattle
and tropical fruit-farming in the beautiful valleys beyond the Village form the lifeblood of
this laid-back little township.
• The Daintree River was only discovered by Europeans in 1873 when Scottish geologist
and explorer George Elphinstone Dalrymple named the river and the first settlement,
Daintree Village, after Queensland's Agent-General in London, Richard Daintree. Before
the road to Mossman was completed in 1933, Daintree Village was an inland port with
the only access being by river. The Village gave its name to the famous World Heritage-
listed Daintree National Park which stretches between Mossman Gorge in the south and
the Bloomfield River in the north.
• The lower Daintree River estuary is home to an amazing diversity of life-forms both marine
and terrestrial, with more than 150 fish species and over 100 crustaceans. The lower
estuary is an important fuel-stop for visiting migratory waders and is home to numerous
resident birds including up to eight kingfisher types. There are 30 mangrove species in
this single estuary making it perhaps the most species-rich mangrove estuary in the
world. The estuary certainly has more species than anywhere else in Australia which has
38 in total. Australian mangroves are recognised as the wildest and best preserved in the
world, with more than half the world’s 72 species represented.
• There are two species of crocodiles in Australia, the Saltwater and Freshwater species,
and only the "salties" inhabit the Daintree River. Its scientific name is Crocodylus Porosus
and its habitat ranges throughout the Indo Pacific regions. Crocodile-watching tours
are conducted in the conservation zone of the river, which means feeding of
crocodiles is not allowed
• Snapper Island lies one nautical mile south-east of Cape Kimberley at the mouth of the
Daintree River. Camping is permitted on the island refer to accommodations section.
Visitors must be self-sufficient and access is by private boat and only possible in fair
weather. The main access point is at the north-west corner of the island, close to the
day-use area. Boat access on the southern side of the island is restricted by shallow
fringing reefs.
Snapper Island rises 99 metres above sea level and supports several vegetation communities
including closed vine forest, closed sclerophyll forest, a small mangrove community and a
fringe of coastal vegetation. The island is home to a variety of woodland, sea and other bird
species. During the summer months, pied imperial-pigeons visit the island between bouts of
feeding in the mainland forests.
Snapper Island is the traditional sea country of the Kuku Yalanji people, who continue to hunt
and fish around the island. Kaya Biji (Dog lost his tail) is the local Kuku Yalanji name for Snapper
Island. In the early 1900s a lime kiln operated on the island and beche-de-mer (sea cucumber)
processing may also have taken place. The watercourse stonework of what is believed to be
an early Chinese market garden is still visible on the island today
.
26Accommodation
Listed from south to north.
North Mossman
Office hours
Name Contact Accom type Food + Features
Min stay Check in/out
▪ Two camping areas have been
created on this family run cattle
farm.
▪ Both areas offer toilet and
Powered and unpowered
shower facilities
Creeks Edge caravan and camping
Info@creeksedgepark.com.au ▪ Four powered sites are next to a
Park sites.
0402 606 570 beautiful creek – perfect for
O’Donoghue On site management.
swimming.
Road, Can accommodate RVs,
www.creeksedgepark.com.au ▪ The other area can fit 4-6
Mossman caravans of most sizes and
campers, no power at this
tents.
second area.
▪ Fire pit and wood provided
▪ Sealed road all the way
Whyanbeel
Office hours
Name Contact Accom type Food + Features
Min stay Check in/out
The Artist's Master Bedroom - King bed - Ensuite
Bedrooms 2,3 & 4 - Queen Beds
Residence at
Fire Pit
Whyanbeel 4-bedroom holiday home
whyanbeelgallery.com.au/ Free Wifi 2 night minimum stay
Valley Studio which sleeps 8 people
Whyanbeel Creek runs through the
and Gallery. property, it's a great, croc free place
to cool down or relax with a book
27Miallo
Office hours
Name Contact Accom type Food + Features
Min stay Check in/out
Gunnadoo
Check in 2pm
1387 Mossman 1 Bedroom villa
Booking.com Ocean views Check out 10am
Daintree Sleeps 2
Road
Wonga Beach
Name Contact Accom type Food + Features Min stay Check in/out
Located on the Esplanade just a stones throw from Wonga Beach.
info@beachfrontholidayhouse.n 5-bedroom home sleeps 10 Outside is a private entertaining area, BBQ & salt water pool.
Beachfront
et comfortably, has 2 bathrooms DVD library, books, board games, puzzles & dart board. Open plan
House
0437 514 949 and 3 separate sitting areas. lounge dining area has ocean views and a clear view of the pool
area.
Pinnacle 4098 7566 Beachside & Store on site Min 2-night stay
Villas, cabins and units
Village www.pinnaclevillage.com Swimming pool Check in 2pm
Holiday Park Cooking facilities Check out 10am
0409 518 255 Holiday house for up to 4 Air con., close to beach, deep Min 5-night stay
Reef Cottage
70 Marlin Drive guests in 2 bedrooms plunge pool
The Beach Min 5-night stay
House at 4-bedroom holiday house Check in 2pm
info@executiveretreats.com.au
Wonga 2 King beds and 4 singles Check out 10am
0407 966 038
10 Kadan Sleeps 8
Close
Wonga 4098 7514
Powered and unpowered sites. Beachfront camping, laundry and
Beach wongabeachcaravanpark@gm
happy hour from 5pm.
Caravan Park ail.com
Wonga Belle Staff available to provide information
lagois@lamaro.com.au 4-bedroom home with 3
6 Camelia at the 24-hour front desk.
bathrooms. Sleeps 10
Close Offers sun terrace, barbecue
28Daintree Village
Office hours
Name Contact Accom type Food + Features
Min stay Check in/out
Timber features, 6 metre ceiling,
www.daintreecloud9.com well equipped kitchen and 18
Holiday house; sleeps 6 in Check in 2pm
Cloud 9 0437 632 137 metre viewing deck. Sunbathing
three bedrooms Check out 10am
info@daintreecloud9.com terrace, complete with reclining
chairs and al fresco shower.
Range of breakfast options
Daintree Eco Unique, luxury
4098 6100 Guided walks Check in 2pm
Lodge and accommodation in tree
www.daintree-ecolodge.com.au Al fresco dining breakfast and Check out 10am
Spa houses
dinner
Awesome River views
Daintree
0409 627 434 Camping, caravans, Communal area with sink, BBQ Check in 2pm
Riverview
www.daintreeriverview.com ensuite rooms in lodge and veranda Check out 10am
Lodge
Laundry facilities available
4098 6206 Self-contained. BBQ facilities,
Daintree Three Bungalows Check in 2pm
www.daintreevalleyhaven.com.au Jacuzzi. Breakfast included
Valley Haven Check out 10:30am
Free Wi-Fi
Private Entrances; Air
Daintree
0423 603 667 Bed and Breakfast conditioning/ceiling fans Check in 2pm
Village
www.daintreevillagehideawaybnb.com.au Includes full hot breakfast Colour TV; Coffee / Tea facilities Check out 10am
Hideaway
Fridge & Toiletries
2 self-contained cabins joined
Daintree
Holiday home sleeps 10 by spacious covered deck. Check in 2pm
Village Park dave@daintreefishing.com.au
guests. Located in heart of Daintree Check out 10:30am
View
Village
4098 7272 Rooms for 2, 3, or 4 guests Poolside rooms suitable for
Daintree Wild Check in 2pm
www.daintreewild.com.au Aviary Rooms all have high families. All rooms come with
B&B Check out 10am
ceilings, king beds. continental breakfast.
Private spa; dual rainwater
Gateway to 0481 988 307 shower heads, large retractable
Two chalets each sleep two Minimum two night stay. On
Cassowary 263 Upper Daintree Road, Upper Daintree. television screen, adjustable
adults. site management.
Falls info@cassowaryfalls.com.au dual king size bed with zero
gravity setting for blissful sleep.
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