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WHERE IS THE DAINTREE FOREST?
The Daintree Rainforest is nestled in the lush tropical North Queensland region, and is the only place on earth where two spectacular World Heritage sites meet. The rainforest is estimated to be around 180 million years old – the oldest in the world. It is also one of Australia’s largest contiguous rainforests, covering an area of 1,200 km2.
The Daintree Forest is known as one of the oldest forests on Earth.
EXPERIENCES ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE DAINTREE FOREST
Sightseeing on the Daintree River
To start your adventure, a cruise along the Daintree River is the quickest way to get up close to the local wildlife. On the cruise, you'll learn about the Daintree ecosystem from a local guide.
The captivating beauty of the forest is what keeps tourists coming back.
You can see a variety of birds, snakes and even crocodiles! If you can see them you are safe as the boats are specially designed for exploring nature and wildlife.
Enjoy delicious food at Julaymba Restaurant
Nestled in an idyllic rainforest setting, Julaymba Restaurant at Daintree Ecolodge offers a treat for the eyes and the taste buds. Julaymba is the only restaurant in the Daintree Rainforest to offer a unique al fresco dining experience, surrounded by the canopy and the soothing sounds of birds overhead.
The restaurant serves stunning dishes inspired by local Australian ingredients, with offerings such as king prawns, coral salmon with caramelised pineapple and a delicious spiced tree seed mousse.
ZIPLINE EXPERIENCE A REFRESHING FEELING
Try ziplining to see the Daintree Rainforest from above. The Daintree Rainforest is all about the rainforest, but you can take it to a whole new level by trying a zipline from above! Jungle Surfing is a guided tour through the Daintree canopy in the form of six different zip lines.
Ziplining is an essential part of any trip to the Daintree Forest.
For thrill seekers, this is not too difficult an experience as each zip line is quite gentle. While gliding through the canopy, this is a great way to learn about the rainforest ecosystem in a unique way!
Through the forest on an electric bike
Additionally, Freeride Electric Adventure Tours offer the unique opportunity to explore around the Daintree Rainforest on electric bikes. These bikes essentially allow you to fly up hills and through lush greenery without the hassle of walking.
It’s also a completely eco-friendly way to explore the rainforest. Your guide will take you through a beautiful area of the Daintree, full of birds and wildlife, and show you a completely natural lake that has not been explored by too many tourists. It’s a really fun way to explore the rainforest.
Horseback riding along the beach at Cape Tribulatio
Would you like to gallop down the beach on a horse? See the beauty of Cape Tribulation? This experience takes you through stunning mountains alongside a winding river before heading to the idyllic Myall Beach area – known as one of the best beaches in Australia.
Horse riding and sightseeing by the sea are enjoyed by many tourists.
The highlight of the tour is the feeling of splashing in the crystal clear water while you are on horseback.
Explore the Great Barrier Reef
Take a 25-minute boat trip from Cape Tribulation to the world-famous reef via Ocean Safari, and snorkel through the pristine Great Barrier Reef. The Great Barrier Reef is made up of 3,000 individually designed reefs, with over 900 small islands. The Great Barrier Reef is 2,600 km long, with the reef located in the middle of an ocean area of nearly 350,000 km.
In 1981, UNESCO recognized the reef as a world natural heritage. CNN also recognized it as one of the 7 natural wonders of the world, this place gradually became a symbol when mentioning Queensland. Most visitors to Queensland cannot miss this majestic discovery site.
The captivating beauty of the world's largest coral reef
During your visit, you should visit Mackay and Undine Reef, two natural areas with a variety of fish, turtles, sharks, stingrays and some of the most vibrant coral. This experience is great because you won’t encounter too many people on your trip.
Rowing along the Mossman River
Another exciting Daintree Rainforest tour experience is taking a paddle boat ride along the Mossman River, a fun way to explore the area in a whole new way.
Start by paddling upstream and this time you don't need to use too much energy, just lie on your back and look up at the rainforest canopy while drifting downstream.
Enjoy fruit at Cape Trib Farm
At the farm, a local farmer takes you around and gives you a tasting of tropical and exotic fruits from around the world, as well as a tour of the farm’s orchard. This is a unique opportunity to taste fruits you may have never seen or heard of before, such as chocolate fruit pudding or sapote ice cream!
