North of the Daintree River, dense Wet Tropics rainforest descends towards beaches and mangroves around Cape Tribulation. The landscape feels markedly wilder than the resort coast further south.
Experiencing Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation
Guided rainforest walks reveal ecology that is easy to miss alone, while river cruises focus on mangroves, birdlife and crocodiles. Beaches and reef excursions add a marine dimension.
Planning your stay
Stay locally rather than treating the Daintree as a hurried day trip from Cairns. It combines particularly well with Port Douglas and the reef.
