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Daintree National Park

Daintree National Park

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Daintree National Park is located in the northern part of Queensland, about 100 kilometers from Cairns. It was established in 1981 and is a world natural heritage site. The park consists of two parts, Mossman Gorge and Cape Tribulation. 1. Cape Tribulation Daintree National Park has one of the oldest and oldest rainforests in the world. The entire national park consists of Cape Tribulation and Mossman Gorge. To reach Cape Tribulation, you need to take a ferry boat (to protect the environment, no highway is built in the park), and the place to take the ferry is at the fork in the crossing of the Daintree River, 24 kilometers north of Mossman. Most of the attractions in Cape Tribulation are dominated by the original bay scenery. Some beaches may also be haunted by crocodiles. Be sure to read the signs on the beach. Cape Tribulation has become a well-known tourist destination. It is a resting place that is surrounded by mountains and rivers, and the sea and sky are the same color. It provides a comfortable and quiet environment for urban people to relax. 2. The name of Mossman Gorge Daintree National Park comes from the early explorer Richard Daintree. Mossman Gorge is the entrance to the national park. The canyon is composed of large rainforests and mountains, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Australia. The tropical rainforest is luscious and intoxicating. This park is of great conservation value, because most of the creatures in the park are rare, rare or endangered, and the park provides them with a good habitat and breeding environment. In the park, you can see big spiders, kangaroos, koalas, and giant banana leaves. There are also giant fruit doves, cassowaries, possums, Australian brown short-nosed bandicoots, muskrats, platypus, Australian echidnas, black-tailed kangaroos and other animals in the rainforest. If you are lucky, you can also see an Australian national treasure bird called Cassorwary, which is unique here. 3. Feel the time You can stop and rest at the viewing platform of the Alexander Mountains and admire the lush green coastline, which stretches all the way down to the charming sea. Take a stroll on the 650-meter Jindaba Trail or follow the 7-kilometer Solo Mountain Ridge Trail to explore tropical lowland rainforests, swamps, mangroves and sandy beaches. You can also learn about the various creatures in this spectacular environment and look for the endangered southern cassowary, according to the descriptions of the interpretive signs.

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Cairns: Aboriginal Coastal Adventure & Mossman Gorge Tour
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Ziplining Cape Tribulation with Treetops Adventures
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Cairns + Cape Tribulation + Daintree Rainforest 1-day tour • wildlife habitat + Daintree River cruise
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1-day tour in Cairns - Daintree rainforest wildlife habitat and Cape Tribulation beach
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Port Douglas: Zipline Canopy Tour in Cape Tribulation
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Port Douglas: Daintree National Park Tour, Cruise, & Zipline
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Cassowary Falls Adventure Tour - Daintree Rainforest
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Australia Cairns Daintree Rainforest + Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre + Cape Tribulation 1-day tour with English-speaking guide and lunch included
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Cairns: Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Trip
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In-depth Tour: Cairns Daintree Rainforest + Cape Tribulation + Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre + Crocodile Cruise 1-day Tour
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Cairns Daintree Rainforest + Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre + Cape Tribulation 1-day tour [In-depth tour | Lunch included]
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Cairns: Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge & Daintree Day Tour
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Cairns Daintree Rainforest Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre + Cape Tribulation + crocodile cruise 1-day tour [English in-depth tour]
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[Tropic Wings] Daintree & Cape Tribulation Day Tour
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Tara21 July 2020
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You must visit the 130 million year old Daintree Rainforest if you’re in tropical North Queensland! We went on a day trip from Port Douglas in a hire car. You can spend a whole day there if you plan properly or if you want longer there are multiple camp spots or eco lodges but one day could be enough. Book a croc river tour in the morning with Crocodile Express or Bruce Belcher’s tours which we did. Then drive towards Cape Tribulation by going across the river by ferry and stopping at the Daintree Discovery Centre, you’ll need an hour or so there to make the entry fee of about $30AUD worth it. Continue towards Cape Tribulation stopping at the boardwalk walks that take about 20mins each (there’s about 3 along the way). Grab some organic ice cream while you take in the sounds and smells of the one of the world’s oldest rainforests!

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juki2359 October 2019
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Daintree National Park, also known as the Daintree Rainforest, is a dense subtropical primeval forest. There are very easy-to-walk trails here, where you can breathe in the fresh air, enjoy the beautiful scenery around, and explore those very rare wild animals. It is a great place to relax.

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Don't miss these attractions in Daintree: Daintree Rainforest, Daintree Discovery Centre, and Bruce Belcher. If you like Culture & history, try Cairns: Aboriginal Coastal Adventure & Mossman Gorge Tour. If you enjoy Outdoor & sports, try Ziplining Cape Tribulation with Treetops Adventures.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Australia Cairns Daintree Rainforest + Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre + Cape Tribulation 1-day tour with English-speaking guide and lunch included, Cairns: Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Trip, and In-depth Tour: Cairns Daintree Rainforest + Cape Tribulation + Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre + Crocodile Cruise 1-day Tour. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of 7 November 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Daintree is around IDR 2,689,190 – IDR 3,852,825. Rates vary by duration, group size, transport, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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