The Daintree Rainforest, also known as the Daintree, is a region on the northeastern coast of Queensland, Australia, about 105 km (65 mi), by road, north of the city of Cairns.

The creeping vines and emerald canopy of the Daintree Rainforest have been growing for more than 180 million years. That’s right – it’s the world’s oldest tropical rainforest by an impressive 10 million years, so it’s no wonder that visitors can feel the ancient energy with every step.

Explore Australia's Daintree Rainforest Wet Tropics World Heritage area in small, personalised groups. Enjoy guided walks and guaranteed wildlife spotting. Includes a Daintree River Cruise

Sep 13, 2023 · Found in northern Australia, in a region on the northeast coast of Queensland, Daintree Rainforest, though isolated, is very easy to get to. The two closest cities are Port Douglas (40 minutes away) and the popular Australian must-visit destination, Cairns, which is just a 2 hour drive from the park. Most travelers visiting stay in either location.

While the Daintree Rainforest is renowned for its lush greenery and extraordinary biodiversity, it also boasts some of the most beautiful and secluded beaches in Australia. These pristine stretches of sand along Cape Tribulation are perfect for kicking back, wandering around, and soaking up nature.

A little rain is no stranger to the Daintree Rainforest, which relies on a consistent downpour to sustain its luscious habitat. The average rainfall sits around 2000 mm per year, but has reached up to 9000 mm per year before.

Spanning over 17,000ha (that’s roughly 162 Sydney Harbours), the Daintree Rainforest is the most unique ecosystem in the world. Meander along Daintree Rainforest boardwalks, eyes peeled to glimpse a southern cassowary and his chicks. Be dwarfed by king ferns, cruise the river for prehistoric crocodiles.

Feb 21, 2024 · The Daintree Rainforest, located within Tropical North Queensland, is the oldest and one of the most vibrant tropical rainforests in the world. This ancient ecosystem is a remarkable blend of tropical life and ocean paradise, and …

Jan 24, 2025 · Experience the Daintree Rainforest with a River Cruise, Cape Tribulation beach and a swim at Mason's Freshwater Swimming hole. Carbon-neutral tour experience. Ocean Safari offers an exhilarating ride to snorkel the pristine untouched Great Barrier Reef off the Daintree Coast at Cape Tribulation.

Jun 17, 2024 · Daintree National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land) (CYPAL) is comprised of two sections—Mossman Gorge and Cape Tribulation. The crystal-clear waters of the Mossman River cascade over granite boulders in Mossman Gorge while Cape Tribulation features rainforest-clad mountains that sweep down to long sandy beaches.