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Daintreepedia
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Table of Contents
Community Facilities ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Ferry .............................................................................................................................................................. 5
Distances – driving (approx.) ......................................................................................................................... 6
Dining Out / Groceries / Picnic Areas ............................................................................................................ 7
Tours & Activities .......................................................................................................................................... 9
Walks .......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Swimming.................................................................................................................................................... 15
Arts & Crafts ................................................................................................................................................ 16
Special Needs ............................................................................................................................................. 17
Accommodation .......................................................................................................................................... 20
Daintreepedia has been compiled by the Daintree Marketing Cooperative.
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Community Facilities
ATMs Wonga Daintree Rd Caltex Wonga 4098 7616 Cape Tribulation PK’s – two ATMs 4098 0040 Friendly Grocer 4098 0100 Diwan Rainforest Village 4098 9015 Daintree Village Daintree Village Hotel 4098 6146
Boat Ramps Public Wharf, near 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 you 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 Douglas Shire Council for updates.
Chemists LiveLife Anich’s Pharmacy – 10 Front St Mossman 4098 1282 LiveLife Pharmacy – Town and Country Shopping Centre Front St Mossman 4098 0090 Daintree Pharmacy 3/1 Daintree Road, Wonga Beach 4098 7724 Opening Hours: Mon – Fri - 8:30am to 5pm Sat - 8:30am to 11am
Churches Baptist Church, 35 Cedars Street, North Mossman 4098 2220 Catholic Church Grogan St Mossman 4098 2001
Community Hall Osborne St, Daintree Village
Fuel Caltex Wonga – Daintree Rd Wonga Beach 4098 7616 Rainforest Village – Diwan 4098 9015
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
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Post Office
Mail delivery Tuesday and Friday Post Office Agency—Daintree Village Hotel – daily mail 4098 6246 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 Sun Palm Coaches daily services Port Douglas to Cairns 4087 2900 Coral Reef Coaches daily services Mossman to Cairns 4098 2800 (24hrs)
Airport Connections luxury direct service 4099 5950 Country Road Coaches Cairns/Cape Trib/Cooktown Mon/Wed/Fri 4045 2794 Cooktown/Cape Trib/Cairns – Tue/Thu/Sat
RACQ Burmacks, Mill St Mossman 4098 2848 Cow Bay 24/7 131111
Schools Daintree State School - Osborne St, Daintree Village Alexandra Bay State School - Diwan Miallo State School - Miallo Road, Miallo Wonga Beach State School, Wonga Beach
Telecommunications Satellite broadband or Next G network Very limited mobile coverage north of Daintree River (Next G gives best coverage) Telstra coverage in Daintree Village very good but No Vodaphone Public Telephones
- Stewart St, Daintree Village - Rainforest Village, Diwan - Airstrip, Cow Bay - PK’s Jungle Village, Cape Tribulation - Turtle Rock Café, Cape Tribulation
Daintreepedia
Ferry
Open: 6am to 12 midnight daily Restricted hours: Christmas Day 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, 8 minutes
If you’ve just missed the ferry it will take 20 minutes.
Fees: EFTPOS is available at the ferry between 8:30am-5pm seven days a week. At all other times users of the ferry need to pay cash unless they have a concessional card.
To 30 June 2018
$27.00 return ticket – cars & utes $14.00 one-way ticket $10.00 caravan/trailer return
From 1 July 2018 $28.00 return ticket – cars & utes $16.00 one-way ticket $10.00 caravan/trailer return Different rates apply for buses and trucks.
Multi pass ticket: $56.00 for five return trips, valid until June 30 of the year it was purchased.
Payment: Pay at the Ferry Booth, which operates from 8.30am to 5pm. Outside of these times pay on the Ferry – cash only, there are no credit card facilities and the closest ATM is at the Wonga Caltex on the Mossman-Daintree Road which opens between 6am and at 7pm.
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.
Emergencies: Ferry 0438 987 536
Safety: Everyone must stay in their vehicles while travelling on the Ferry. At night, while waiting, 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 library kiosk.
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Distances – 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 25 minutes Cape Tribulation 60 minutes Mossman 30 minutes Port Douglas 45 minutes Cairns 90 minutes
Daintree Ferry to: Cow Bay 20 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
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Dining Out / Groceries / Picnic Areas
Venue & Location Contact Breakfast Lunch Dinner Licensed
Cape Tribulation
Cape Trib Farm 4098 0042 www.capetribfarm.com.au
Seasonal exotic fruit available at the farm gate No
Cape Tribulation Beach House Bistro
4098 0030 www.capetribbeach.com.au
7am – 10am 12pm – 2pm 6pm – 8pm Yes
Cassowary Café (Ferntree Rainforest Lodge)
4098 0000 www.ferntreerainforestlodge.com.au [email protected]
7am – 9am – light tropical
breakfast buffet
CLOSED From 6pm Yes
Daintree Bar (Ferntree Rainforest Lodge)
4098 0000 www.ferntreerainforestlodge.com.au [email protected]
Daily 10am-5pm. Thursdays 10am till 12 midnight- Thursday nights Pool comp & Pizza Night
Yes
Mason’s Café 4098 0070 www.masonstours.com.au/cafe
10am – 4pm Seasonal 6 – 8pm Yes
PK’s Jungle Village 4098 0040 www.pksjunglevillage.com.au
7:30am – 10am
12pm – 2pm 6pm – 8:30pm Yes
Pizzas all day
The Sandbar (Cape Tribulation Camping)
4098 0077 www.capetribcamping.com.au
Dinner Only 5pm – 8pm Yes
Turtle Rock Café 4098 0185 www.turtlerockcafe.com.au
8am – 10am 10am - 5pm No
Whet Cafe Bar Restaurant
4098 0007 www.whet.net.au
11am –5.30pm 6pm – 8.30pm Yes
Thornton Beach
CJ’s Bar and Café 4098 9004 9am – 5pm 9am - 5pm Yes
Diwan
On The Turps (Heritage Lodge & Spa)
Turpentine Road 4098 9321 www.heritagelodge.net.au
12pm – 2pm 6pm – 8pm Yes
Cycad’s Restaurant (Daintree Wilderness Lodge)
4098 9105 www.daintreewildernesslodge.com.au
In House Guests Only 6pm – 7:30pm
Yes
Daintree Peak Eco Stays
22 Ironbark Rd Diwan 4098 9002 www.daintreepeaksecostays.com
10am – 8pm Yes
Lync Haven Rainforest Retreat
4098 9155 www.lynchaven.com.au
7.30am– 10:30am
11:30pm – 4pm 6pm – 7.30pm Yes
Cow Bay
Daintree Discovery Centre
4098 9171 www.daintree-rec.com.au
All day dining 8.30am – 5pm No
Daintree Crocodylus 4098 9166 www.daintreecrocodylus.com.au
7am – 10am 12pm – 2pm 6pm–7.30pm Yes
Cow Bay Hotel 4098 9011 12pm – 2pm 6pm – 8pm Yes
Daintree Village
Big Barra 4098 6186 www.bigbarra.daintree.info
10am – 4pm BYO
Croc Xpresso – Daintree Village
From 7:30am to 3pm BYO
Daintree Tea House 4098 6161 Group Bookings only – Please call 4098 6161
Daintree Village Hotel 4098 6146 10am – 8.30pm Yes
Daintree Wild Zoo 4098 7272 www.daintreewild.com.au
8.30am – 4pm No
High Falls Riverside Restaurant Closed Feb/Mar/Apr
4098 8231 www.highfallsfarm.com.au Old Forestry Road Miallo Timber deck overlooks Whyanbeel River
Lunch 11am -2.30pm
Thursday, Friday, Saturday and
Sunday
Yes
Julaymba Restaurant (Eco Lodge)
4098 6100 www.daintree-ecolodge.com.au
8am – 10am Closed 6pm – 8pm Yes
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Special Needs – Dietary Restrictions CJ’s Bar and Café caters for vegetarians and gluten intolerant people
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 vegetarian and gluten free diets Mason’s Café has vegetarian and gluten free options On the Turps at Heritage Lodge has a vegetarian menu available 7 days a week Lync-Haven Rainforest Retreat has vegetarian, vegan and gluten free 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 7 days a week. 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: [email protected] Grocery Purchases Cape Tribulation Mason’s Store Groceries and Takeaway Alcohol Friendly Grocer Supermarket Diwan Rainforest Village IGA Mossman Scomazzon’s Organic Fruit and Vegetables – local fruit specialist (cash only)
Fresh Fruit Cape Tribulation Cape Trib Farm – seasonal exotic fruits at farm gate Daintree Village Fruit stall – 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 and BBQ
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Tours & Activities
There are over 45 different activities including Daintree River cruises, rainforest canopy tours, snorkelling and fishing tours to the Great Barrier Reef, 22 walks, both guided and unguided, yoga retreats, spas, horse riding, barramundi fishing, bird watching tours, fruit tasting, 4WD tours, insect museum, 11 art galleries and several wildlife displays. In the following pages, the activities are listed in the following categories:
▪ 4WD Tours ▪ Attractions ▪ Birdwatching Tours ▪ Bike riding Tours ▪ Fishing Trips ▪ Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling Tours ▪ Guided Walking Tours ▪ Horse Riding ▪ Paddle Boarding ▪ Rainforest Canopy Tours ▪ River Cruises – Cooper Creek and Daintree River – two locations ▪ Spas ▪ Tourist Information ▪ Yoga Classes ▪ Zoos
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4WD Adventures
Company Location Contact Description Times Price
D’Arcy of Daintree
Cape Tribulation 0402 849 249 www.darcyofdaintree.com.au
Cape Trib – Cooktown Cape Trib –Bloomfield
Full Day Half Day
A $265 C $194 A$146 C$108
Daintree Argo 8x8 Daintree Village 0409 627 434 www.daintreeadventuretours.com.au
ATV Rainforest & Cattle Farm Tour
Any day Any time
$50
Mason’s tours Private Guide
Cape Tribulation 4098 0070 [email protected]
Guided day 4WD tours to Bloomfield Falls
Any day Any time
Price on application
Walkabout Tours Daintree Village 4098 3003 www.daintree-ecolodge.com.au
Indigenous guide
Full Day Half Day
$190 $130
Bloomfield Track – self drive
Road from Cape Tribulation to Wujal Wujal
“Bloomfield Track Experience Guide” e-book explains the spectacular 33km journey from Cape Tribulation to Bloomfield Falls. https://douglas.qld.gov.au/road-conditions/bloomfield-track/
The CREB Track runs between the Daintree River and China Camp
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). For official road open/closure visit https://douglas.qld.gov.au/road-conditions/creb-track/ For unofficial road conditions, visit www.facebook.com/CREB.Track.conditions/ or call PJ on 4060 3136
Attractions
Company Location Contact Description Times
Daintree Discovery Centre
Cow Bay 4098 9171 www.daintree-rec.com.au
Aerial Boardwalk & Canopy Tower and Dinosaurs!
Daily 9am – 5pm
Daintree Ice Cream and Tropical Fruit Orchard, Diwan Open 11am – 5pm
Daintree Tea Cow Bay Road side stall has photos of the complete tea making process and history of 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
Daintree Wild Zoo Wonga Beach 4098 7272 www.daintreewild.com.au
Wildlife Zoo Daily 8:30am – 4:30pm
Cape Trib Farm Exotic Fruit Tasting
Cape Tribulation 4098 0042 www.capetribfarm.com.au
1½ hr fruit tasting of exotic fruit from around the globe & walk through the orchard
2pm Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun
Highfalls Farm Riverside Restaurant
Whyanbeel Valley
4098 8231 www.highfallsfarm.com.au
Lunch 11 - 2.30 Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Available for functions and seats 100 comfortably.
Flora Villa Cow Bay 4098 9100 www.floraartgallery.com.au
Ice Cream Factory featuring exotic fruits – 26 Flavours Art Gallery featuring Betty Hinton’s watercolours of Flora and Fauna
Daily8:30am to 5:30pm
Jungle Bugs and Butterflies
Diwan 4098 9045 www.daintreemuseum.com.au
Best private collection of butterflies and beetles in the Southern Hemisphere
Daily 10am – 4pm
Lync Haven Diwan 4098 9155 www.lynchaven.com.au
Wildlife on display Daily 8:30am – 8pm
Jungle Adventure Centre
Cape Tribulation 4098 0190 Small reptile display & gift shop
Daily 9am-5.30pm
Sweet Farm Tours Miallo 4098 8134 www.sweetfarmtours.com
Tour through a working cocoa & sugar cane farm showing process from farm to plate Chocolate tastings
5 days a week 9:30am to 4pm Closed Tue & Wed
Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas Captain Cook Highway
4099 3235 www.wildlifehabitat.com.au
Cuddle a Koala, meet pythons, crocodiles, amazing Australian birds and handfeed kangaroos. Breakfast with the Birds, Lunch with the Lorikeets or Picnic with the Parrots! #1 Zoo in NQ on Trip Advisor.
Open daily 8am – 5pm Breakfast with the Birds 8am to 10:30 Lunch with the Lorikeets 12 to 2pm
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Bike Riding Tours
Company Location Contact Description Times
Freeride Cape Tribulation Jordan Rogers 4098 0043
A guided eco-tour of the rainforest using the latest in e-bike technology to flatten hills and cover more ground. Tours are a full hour of bike time. Trails range from beginner to expert and your guide will tailor the tour to suit your abilities.
Departure times 9:30am 11:00am 2:30pm 4:00pm
Bird watching Tours
Company Location Contact Description Times
Cooper Creek Wilderness
Diwan – entrance on Cape Tribulation Road at Coopers Crossing
4098 9126 www.ccwild.com
2 and 4 hour guided rainforest walks
2 hour 10am and 2pm
4 hour 8:30am and 1pm
Daintree Boatman Nature Tours
Daintree River 0417 651 929 www.daintreerivertours.com.au
Sunrise/Sunset 2 hours 6:30am and 4pm
Daintree River Wild Watch
Daintree River 4098 7068 www.daintreeriverwildwatch.com.au
Sunrise/sunset 2 hours 6:30am and 4pm
Dan Irby’s Mangrove Adventures
Daintree River 4090 7017 [email protected] www.mangroveadventures.com.au
2 hour day and night Spotlighting Tours
6:30am and 4pm
Mick’s Bird watching Cruises – Daintree River
Daintree River 4098 6115 Sunrise/sunset 3hrs
Red Mill House Daintree Village 4098 6233 www.redmillhouse.com.au
On request
Fishing Company Location Contact Description Times
Daintree River Fishing
Daintree River 4098 6111 www.daintreefishing.com.au
inshore, reefs & wrecks
Half days or full days
Fishing on the Daintree
Daintree River 4090 7638 www.jamiesdaintreefishing.com
river, coast & reef
Hook A Barra Wonga Beach 4098 7117 www.hookabarra.com
Fishing by the hour, tackle and bait provided.
7 days - open 9 to 5
Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling Tours
Company Location Contact Description Times
Ocean Safari Cape Tribulation 4098 0006 E: [email protected] www.oceansafari.com.au
Half day reef snorkelling tours Departs Cape Trib – pick up from accommodation available.
8:00am & 12 noon
Sailaway Cape Tribulation - Mackay Cay Outer Reef
Cape Tribulation 4099 4200 www.sailawaycapetrib.com
Luxury 'lagoon' sailing catamaran, offering an outer reef sailing tour from Cape Tribulation to the Coral Cays of Mackay or Undine Reefs. Snorkelling & glass bottom boat tours tropical buffet lunch, plus morning and afternoon tea included.
Check in: 8.30am at Kulki Daintree National Park Car Park). Boarding: 8.45am / Departs Cape Trib Beach: 9.00am / Returns Cape Trib Beach: 4.00pm
Horse Riding
Company Location Contact Description Times
Cape Tribulation Horse Rides
Cape Tribulation 1 800 111 124 [email protected]
3 tours daily Beach & Rainforest Ride
8am, 11:00am & 2:30pm
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Paddle boarding
Location Contact Description Times
Mossman River windswell.com.au 0427 498 042
Guided stand up paddle boarding tour exploring the wet tropics rainforests
Runs twice daily, 9am and 2pm.
Rainforest Canopy Tours
Company Location Contact Description Times
Daintree Discovery Centre
Cow Bay 4098 9171 www.daintree-rec.com.au
Aerial Boardwalk & Canopy Tower
Daily 9am – 5pm
Jungle Surfing Cape Tribulation 4098 0043 www.junglesurfing.com.au
Zip lines through canopy with guides
Daily 2hrs 7:45am – 5:30pm
River Cruises - Cooper Creek & Daintree
Company Location Contact Description Times
Bruce Belcher’s River Cruises
Daintree River 2km past Ferry Turnoff on way to Daintree Village
4098 7717
One cruises operate throughout the day
Daily 9.30am to 4.00pm
Cape Tribulation Wilderness Cruises
Cooper Creek 0457 731 000 www.capetribcruises.com
Cruise on World Heritage Cooper Creek Night cruises by arrangement
Daily 10:30am; 11:30 and 2pm
Crocodile Express Daintree Village & Daintree Ferry
4098 6120 [email protected] www.crocodileexpress.com
One hour wildlife cruises operate throughout the day at each end of the Daintree River
Daily at Ferry crossing 10am – 3.30pm Daily in Village 8:30am – 3:30pm
Daintree Boatman Nature Tours
Daintree River 0417 651 929 www.daintreerivertours.com.au
Sunrise/Sunset 2 hours. 10 passengers only
Daily 6:30am – 8:30am and 4pm to 6pm
Daintree River Cruise Centre
Daintree River 4098 6115 One hour wildlife cruises operate throughout the day
Daily 9.30am – 4pm
Daintree River Wild Watch
Daintree Village 0447 734 933 www.daintreeriverwildwatch.com.au
Sunrise & sunset 2 hours 10 passengers only
Departure times: Sunset 6-6:30am Sunset 6-6:30pm
Dan Irby’s Mangrove Adventures
Daintree River 4090 7017 [email protected] www.mangroveadventures.com.au
2 hours early morning – all day – sunset / spotlighting
Mick’s Bird Watching Cruises – Daintree River
Daintree River 4098 6115 Sunrise/sunset 3hrs
Solar Whisper Daintree River at the ferry crossing
4098 7131 One hour wildlife cruises operate throughout the day
Daily 9.30am – 3.30pm
Spas & Massages
Company Location Contact Description Times
Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa Daintree Village 4098 6100 www.daintree-ecolodge.com.au
Massages, facials, full body treatments and Vichy shower
Daily – bookings essential
Heritage Lodge & Spa Diwan 4098 9321 www.heritagelodge.net.au
Daily – bookings essential
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Tourist Information
Company Location Contact Times
Daintree Discovery Centre – Wet Tropics Visitor Info Centre
Cow Bay 4098 9171 Open daily 8.30am – 5pm
Daintree Tourist Information Centre Daintree Village 4098 6120 Open daily 8.30am – 4pm
Jungle Adventure Centre Cape Tribulation 4098 0190 Open daily 9.00am-5.30pm
Mason's Store Cape Tribulation 4098 0070 Open daily 10.00am – 5pm
Rainforest Village Diwan 4098 9015 Open daily 9.00am – 5pm
Safari Lodge Cape Tribulation 4098 0006 Open daily 8:00am-5.30pm
Wildlife Habitat - Wet Tropics Information Centre
Port Douglas 4099 3235 Open daily 8.00am – 5pm (excluding ANZAC and Christmas Day)
Walking Tours (Also refer to Walks section for more information) Location Contact Description Times
Jungle Adventure Centre
4098 0190 [email protected]
2 hour guided rainforest night walk
Tours depart at 7pm
Daintree Village 4098 6100 www.daintree-ecolodge.com.au
Rainforest walk Daily
Cooper Creek Wilderness
4098 9126 www.daintreerainforest.net.au www.coopercreek.com.au
2 hour & 4 hour Walks on natural trails
Daily/Nightly Tours by arrangement
Daintree Village – Upper Daintree Road
Purchase ticket at Daintree Tourist Information Centre
Self-guided 10 minute walk alongside rainforest creek ending at Tranquility Falls where you can cool off in fresh water swimming hole.
.Yoga Classes
Company Location Contact Description Times
Yoga Studio Wonga Beach 0419 027 807
Wonga Yoga classes Yoga Retreats are now being developed for up to 16 people for 5 nights with accommodation at The Daintree Beach House and The Tropical Beach House call for information.
Thursday 6.30pm
Prema Shanti Yoga & Meditation Retreat
Diwan 4098 9006 www.premashanti.com
Booking required
Zoos
Company Location Contact Description Times
Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas
4099 3235 Wildlifehabit.com.au
Wildlife immersion exhibit - an open and interactive environment for guests and animals to mingle. Visitors wander along elevated boardwalks, observing up close a huge range of flora and fauna as birds fly and roam freely
Open daily 8.00am – 5pm Breakfast with the Birds 8am to 10:30 Lunch with the Lorikeets 12 to 2pm
Daintree Wild Zoo
Wonga Beach
4098 7272 daintreewild.com.au
Wildlife Zoo Daily 8:30am – 4:30pm
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Walks
Walks – Guided and Self-Guided
Company Location Contact Description Times Price
Daintree Discovery Centre
Cow Bay 4098 9171 www.daintree-rec.com.au
Aerial Boardwalk & Canopy Tower
Daily 9am – 5pm
$35
Daintree Rainforest Cooper Creek Wilderness
Diwan 4098 9126 www.daintreerainforest.net.au www.coopercreek.com.au
2 hour & 4 hour guided. Interpreted walks on natural trails
Daily by arrangement
$70 - $100
Crocodylus Cow Bay 4098 9166 www.daintreecrocodylus.com.au
Night Walks 8PM-10PM $35 adults $25 children
Jungle Adventure Centre
Cape Tribulation 4098 0043 www.junglesurfing.com.au
Two hour rainforest night walk on natural trails. Nightly
Nightly $45 children and adults
Tranquility Falls Daintree Village – Upper Daintree Road
Purchase ticket at either Daintree Village Hotel or Daintree Tourist Information Centre
Self-guided 10 minute walk alongside rainforest creek ending at Tranquility Falls where you can cool off in fresh water swimming hole.
Daylight hours
$10 adults $5 children
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 Creek Cape Tribulation Easy 5km 2.5hr
Daintree Village Daintree Village – past water tower
Moderate .5km 15 min
Daintree Village Historical Walk Daintree Village - brochures available at tour desks
Easy .7km 20 min
Dubuji Boardwalk Cape Tribulation Easy 1.3km 30min
Emmagen Creek (Swimming Hole) Cape Tribulation Easy 0.8km 24min
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
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Swimming 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 at all times 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 Daintree Village
There is a beautiful swimming spot at Tranquility Falls located in Upper Daintree Road, which is a 9km drive from the village. $10/adult; $5/child. Tickets may be purchased at the Daintree Visitor Information Centre or Daintree Village Hotel.
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.
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Arts & Crafts
Eliza’s Rainforest Studio 4098 6285 Local artists – pottery, jewellery and paintings Daintree Village Open 10am – 4pm 5 days Ellen Terrell’s Pottery 4098 6189 Available at Eliza’s Rainforest Studio and
Whyanbeel Valley Studio and Gallery Floravilla Art Gallery 4098 9100 Betty Hinton watercolours Daintree Timber Gallery 4098 6224 Handcrafted wood ware Daintree Village Open 10am – 4pm 7 days Jane Powell Jewellery 4098 9171 Daintree Discovery Centre
Cow Bay Julaymba Restaurant Bar & Art Gallery 4098 6100 Daily Daintree Eco Lodge Jungle Bugs and Butterflies 4098 9045 Gallery with Stephen Lamond’s timber and artwork Diwan and other local artists for sale Marina Gurtzis Handcrafted Jewellery 0410 558 279 Available at Mossman and Port Douglas markets Rainforest Hideaway Sculpture Trail 4098 0108 Walk through Rainforest Hideaway garden where Rainforest Hideaway, Cape Tribulation owners have created a series of sculptures. Jungle Adventure Centre, 4098 0190 Gift shop featuring local made arts, crafts and Cape Tribulation designs. Whyanbeel Valley Studio and Gallery May to December 10am to 4pm 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 5pm Port Douglas .
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Special Needs
Wheelchair friendly Cape Trib Farmstay 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. Daintree Eco Lodge restaurant has wheelchair access Daintree Village Hotel has wheelchair access Daintree Wild Zoo has wheelchair access Hookabarra 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 wheel chair 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 Diet
CJ’s Bar and Café caters for vegetarians and gluten intolerant people Cockatoo Hill retreat caters for gluten free, vegetarian or any dietary requirements Crocodylus caters for any dietary requirement. Cow Bay Homestay caters for any dietary requirement Cycad Restaurant (In-House Guests only) gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options available 7 days a week by prior arrangement. Daintree Discovery Centre Cafe has vegetarian options for lunch. Daintree Village Restaurant caters for vegetarian and gluten free diets Julaymba Restaurant at Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa caters for all dietary needs on request. Vegetarian options are on the menu. Lync-Haven Rainforest Retreat – restaurant has vegetarian, vegan and gluten free meals Mason’s Café has vegetarian and gluten free options On the Turps at Heritage Lodge has a vegetarian menu available 7 days a week. Turtle Rock Café has both vegan/vegetarian options as well as gluten free options. Whet Restaurant in Cape Tribulation has both gluten free & vegetarian menus available 7 days a week.
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Interesting Facts The journey from the Daintree River to Cape Tribulation is one of the most scenic drives in the world, passing through World Heritage Rainforest and the Daintree National Park.
The Great Barrier Reef is the closest to Australia at Cape Tribulation. Captain Cook ran aground here, hence the name Cape Tribulation.
The road to Cape Tribulation follows the Aboriginal walking trails. There were once 200-300 Kuku Yalanji people living in the region, who had an abundant food supply from the rainforest and the reef.
The varied habitats of the Daintree region make it a birdwatchers' paradise with over 200 species of birds present, 11 of which are endemic to Queensland's Wet Tropics.
The Cow Bay rainforest has been classified as An Outstanding Cassowary Habitat Zone by scientific researchers Crome and Moore in 1993. In the lowland and swamps of western Cow Bay the population density of cassowaries is as high as in the best habitats in Mission Beach. This means that you have a good chance of sighting a cassowary while on the Daintree Coast.
The Daintree Coast community is the largest renewable energy community in Australia. There is no grid-connected electrical power and more than 300 households depend on renewable energy systems.
The rainforest in the Daintree is believed to be the oldest rainforest in the world having been continuously covered by rainforest for more than 135 million years. During the Ice Age, when the climate was cooler and drier than it is today, the Australian rainforests retreated and survived in small moist pockets which have existed continuously for over 100 million years. The Daintree is one such refuge, where the rainforest is believed to be more than 135 million years old – one of the most ancient and primitive in the world. Many species in this rainforest originated when Australia was part of Gondwana, more than 120 million years ago.
In 1770 Captain Cook was sailing the Endeavour up the east coast, and making a chart of the coastline. He struck a reef about 40 kilometres north east of Cape Tribulation, now called the Endeavour Reef, and he named the point he had charted earlier in the day “Cape Tribulation because here began all our troubles.”
Home to the blockade of 1983-4. For many years the Councils of Cooktown and Douglas Shire (as well as many residents in between) had been chafing against the fact that there was no coastal road connection between Daintree and Bloomfield (and thus to Cooktown). Several attempts to push a road through were made, in the 60s and 70s, the last ending as a walking track (which it was hoped would be a major tourist draw card to the area). That was not to be; funded by BiCentennial grant money, the Douglas Shire (pushed by the pro-development Premier, Joh Bjelke-Petersen) started pushing the road through in 1983.
This activated the first of the famous Tribulation Blockades, which brought the world's attention to this unique area 'where the rainforest meets the reef', and moves were soon started to have the entire Wet Tropics declared as a World Heritage Area. Despite a determined effort, the road went through in 1984, but ironically heavy rains at the opening, meant that the dignitaries had to be airlifted out of bogged vehicles.
The resultant road, "The Bloomfield Track" has required enormous investment to stabilise it, and the impact of its construction on the coastal fringing coral reef is still being assessed. It is however, considered a top 4WD drive experience. Moves for World Heritage Listing were ferociously opposed by the then Queensland Government, but were overridden by the Commonwealth Government and the Wet Tropics area was declared World Heritage in 1990
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Daintreepedia
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• 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 allowe
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Accommodation
Whyanbeel
Name Contact Accom type Food + Features Office hours Min stay Check in/out
The Artist's Residence at Whyanbeel Valley Studio and Gallery.
whyanbeelgallery.com.au/ 4 bedroom holiday home which sleeps 8 people
2 night minimum stay
Wonga Beach
Name Contact Accom type Food + Features Office hours Min stay Check in/out
Beachfront House http://beachfront.daintree.info/
5-bedroom home sleeps 10 comfortably, has 2 bathrooms and 3 separate sitting areas. The open plan lounge dining area has ocean views and a clear view of the pool area.
Located on the Esplanade just a stones throw from beautiful Wonga Beach. Outside is a private entertaining area, BBQ & salt water pool. DVD library, books, board games, puzzles & dart board. The fully equipped kitchen has a dishwasher & microwave.
Pinnacle Village Holiday Park
4098 7566 www.pinnaclevillage.com
Villas, cabins and units From $90/night
Beachside & Store on site Swimming pool Cooking facilities
Min 2 night stay Check in 2pm Check out 10am
Reef Cottage 0409 518 255 70 Marlin Drive
Holiday house for up to 4 guests in 2 bedrooms
Air con., close to beach, deep plunge pool Min 5 night stay
The Beach House at Wonga
4-bedroom holiday house 2 King beds and 4 singles Sleeps 8
Min 5 night stay Check in 2pm Check out 10am
Wonga Beach Caravan Park
4098 7514 [email protected]
Powered and unpowered sites.
Beachfront camping, laundry and happy hour from 5pm.
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Daintree Village
Name Contact Accom type Food + Features Office hours Min stay Check in/out
Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa
4098 6100 www.daintree-ecolodge.com.au
Unique, luxury accommodation in tree houses
Range of breakfast options Guided walks Al fresco dining breakfast and dinner
Check in 2pm Check out 10am
Daintree Riverview Lodge
0409 627 434 www.daintreeriverview.com
Camping, caravans, ensuite rooms in lodge
Awesome River views Communal area with sink, BBQ and veranda Laundry facilities available
Check in 2pm Check out 10am
Daintree Valley Haven
4098 6206 www.daintreevalleyhaven.com.au
Three Bungalows
Self-contained. BBQ facilities, Jacuzzi Breakfast included Free Wi-Fi
Check in 2pm Check out 10:30am
Daintree Village Hideaway
0423 603 667 www.daintreevillagehideawaybnb.com.au
Bed and Breakfast Includes full hot breakfast
Private Entrances; Air conditioning/ceiling fans Colour TV.; Coffee / Tea facilities Fridge & Toiletries
Check in 2pm Check out 10am
Daintree Village B&B
4098 6020 www.daintreevillagebedandbreakfast.com.au
Bed and Breakfast Ensuite rooms
Panoramic River Views Full cooked breakfast included Huge deck, Jacuzzi
Check in 2pm Check out 10:30am
Daintree Wild 4098 7272 www.daintreewild.com.au
Bed and Breakfast in a zoo! Restaurant on site Continental Breakfast included in rate Access to zoo
Check in 2pm Check out 10am
Egrets Rest 4090 7003 22 Dagmar Street, Daintree Village
Holiday Home, sleeps up to 6 people 2 bedrooms with two queen beds 2 roll away beds for common area
Two bikes available
Red Mill House 4098 6233 www.redmillhouse.com.au
Bed and Breakfast Ensuite rooms
Full cooked breakfast included Swimming pool, WIFI, laundry BBQ available
Check in 2pm Check out 10am
Tranquillity on the Daintree
4098 6000 www.tranquilityonthedaintree.com.au 893 Upper Daintree Road,
Holiday Home 5 bedroom Sleeps 10 (for more contact managers
Huge house, self-contained; King size beds; wide screen TV; free WiFi Pool, waterfalls, private rainforest swimming hole, views over the valley; pets welcome although garden unfenced
Min 2 night stay Check in 2pm Check out 10am
Upper Daintree House
4098 6000 91 Upper Daintree Road
Holiday Home 3 bedrooms cottage Sleeps 6
Fabulous view over the Daintree River, large veranda; pets welcome although yard unfenced
Min 2 night stay Check in 2pm Check out 10am
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Forest Creek
Name Contact Accom type Food + Features Office hours Min stay Check in/out
Daintree Lighthouse View 39 Ronald Road 4-bedroom holiday home There is a seating area and a kitchen complete with an oven,
a fridge and a stovetop. Towels and bed linen are supplied.
Daintree Manor 4090 7041 www.daintreemanor.com.au
3 rooms: two doubles one twin share room; private ensuite
Panoramic views of surrounding mountain ranges and the Daintree valley
Check in 2pm Check out 10am
Cow Bay
Name Contact Accom type Food + Features Office hours Min stay Check in/out
Bellarose Guest House 0408 630 068 Email: [email protected]
Self-contained unit in upstairs area of house
Continental breakfast Walk to beach
Check in 2pm Check out 10am
Butterfly Bend 0427 697 888 http://butterfly-bend-guest-house.business.site/
Self-contained studio apartment on the lower level of a two-storey pole home Two guests (queen bed, single day bed)
Light breakfast provisions supplied Basic kitchen facilities for light cooking Free WiFi Pool table and dart board Bar 400m from Cow Bay Beach Nestled under rainforest canopy Suspended over a freshwater creek Balcony views overlooking creek and rainforest
Min stay 2 nights Check-in 2pm Check-out 10am
Cow Bay Homestay 4098 9151 www.cowbayhomestay.com
Bed and Breakfast 2 ensuite guest rooms, queen beds, lounge
Close to beach, secluded, great gardens, wildlife, private creek
Min stay 2 nights Check in 2pm Check out 10am
Daintree Crocodylus
4098 9166 www.daintreecrocodylus.com.au
Safari style cabins with ensuite, 4 bed dorms
Beneath the rainforest canopy; Restaurant & bar Breakfast 7:30am to 10am Dinner 6:30 to 7:30pm Guided walks
Check in 2pm Check out 10am
Daintree Magic
0409 634890 www.daintreemagic.com.au
Holiday House - luxury timber cottage Up to 6 guests 3 bedrooms
Ocean views, Walk to Cow Bay Beach
Off site management Check in 2pm Check out 10am
Daintree Rainforest Bungalows
4098 9229 daintreerainforestbungalows.com
4 ensuite self-contained cabins Timber cottages, bug proof, solar powered Min stay 2 nights Check in 1pm Check out 10am
Daintree Seascapes 4098 5163 www.daintreeseascapes.com.au
3 Bedroom Holiday Home Restored timber cottage Up to 7 guests
Sweeping ocean views Off site management Min stay 2 nights Check in 2pm Check out 10am
Ebenezer Cottage
0418 547 778 www.ebenezercottage.com
Holiday home Rainforest, private Self-contained
Off site management Check in 2pm Check out 10am
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Cow Bay (continued)
Name Contact Accom type Food + Features Office hours Min stay Check in/out
Saraswati Oasis www.daintreeholidayaccommodation.com.au
Sleeps up to 5 people in two bedrooms.
Min stay 2 nights
The Barn. Daintree 0459 499 192 4034 1266 www.thebarndaintree.com
Holiday Home 3 Ensuite bedrooms, 1 king and 2 queens (extra beds available) Up to 8 guests (for more please contact us)
Fantastic view of ocean & rainforest 10 mins walk or 2 mins drive to Cow Bay beach Swimming pool, Pool table, Darts
The Epiphyte 4098 9039 www.rainforestbb.com [email protected]
4 Ensuite rooms with private balconies (2 double rooms for up to 2 people and two superior doubles which sleep 4. 2 self-contained cottages with ensuite, balcony & kitchen. The Golden Orchid Cottage sleeps 3 & Hibiscus Cottage sleeps 4.
Close to beach Views to Thornton Peak
Min stay 2 nights Check in 2pm Check out 10am
Wompoo Eco Retreat wompooretreat.com.au Bungalow Sleeps 2
King size bed with cotton and bamboo linen Bathroom includes toilet, rain shower and a vanity unit with a view of Thornton Peak. Homemade soaps are provided. Bird watching binoculars rather than a television. Continental breakfast with a strong element of local and regional fruits, coffee, teas, muesli, bread/croissants, jams.
Wait a While Daintree
0409 679 935 [email protected] www.waitawhiledaintree.com.au
Luxury pole house Sleeps up to Up to 10 guests
In the rainforest Walk to beach Private swimming pool
Off site management Min stay 3 nights Check in 2pm Check out 10am
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Diwan
Name Contact Accom type Food + Features Office hours Min stay Check in/out
Cockatoo Hill Retreat 4098 9277 www.cockatoohillretreat.com.au
4 treehouses King beds & ensuite
Luxury accommodation On top of hill with sea views Swimming pool
Check in 2pm Check out 10am
Coral Sea Views 4098 9058 www.coralseaviews.com.au
Two private chalets with ensuites
Swimming pool, elevated with views, private balconies Min stay 2 nights Check in 2pm Check out 10am
Daintree Camp and Cabins [email protected]
Rates cover 4 x guests but there is more room for small children if necessary--please enquire.
This much-loved family weekender is like having your own private campground in the Daintree. Sprawling green lawns surround the open-air cabin and provide plenty of space for riding bikes, throwing a ball, parking a boat, or pitching a tent. Spot some fireflies then kick back in front of a campfire. Weather dependent, there is camping space to avoid overcrowding in the cabin--BYO camping gear.
Check-in time is 2PM - 6PM Check out by 10AM
Daintree Cascades 4098 9239 www.daintreegetaway.com
Round house – up to 6 guests Timber Cottage – up to 4 guests
Round house and cottage Off site management Check in 2pm Check out 10am
Daintree Peaks Eco Stay 4098 9002 daintreepeaksecostays.com
Rainforest cabins, each with a queen bed (or 2x singles) private bathroom and lounge
Air conditioning, ceiling fans, and kitchenette. Breakfast included in room rate and is cooked by onsite chef Licenced cafe 10am – 8pm, open to guests and the public Menu changes frequently to use locally harvested produce. Lap pool.
Daintree Secrets 0409 792 922 www.daintreesecrets.com.au
Luxurious open plan pole home in the rainforest Up to 8 guests
Private, deep natural swimming hole and waterfalls Off site management Min stay 2 nights Check in 3pm Check out 10am
Daintree Wilderness Lodge 4098 9105 www.daintreewildernesslodge.com.au
7 cabins with ensuite & air-con
In the rainforest - heated spa Licensed restaurant and bar DVD Library; free Wi-Fi in common area Nature walk on property leading to rainforest creek
On site management No Minimum Stay Check in 2pm Check out 10am
Deep Forest Lodge 0411341904 www.daintreedeepforestlodge.com.au
2 studios 1 one-bedroom
In the rainforest Self-contained and self-catering
Check in 2pm Check out 10am
Heritage Lodge & Spa
4098 9321 www.heritagelodge.net.au
Rainforest cabins with ensuite Licensed restaurant & bar Swimming pool Spa
Check in 2pm Check out 10am
Lync-Haven Rainforest Retreat
4098 9155 [email protected] www.lynchaven.com.au
Caravan, camping & motel Licensed restaurant Breakfast 7:30am to 4pm– lunch – dinner Animal sanctuary
Check in 2pm Check out 10am
Prema Shanti Yoga Retreat 4098 9006 www.premashanti.com 183 Turpentine Road, Diwan
Boutique with shared bathroom or deluxe
Rejuvenate mind, body & soul Check in 2pm Check out 10am
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Diwan (Continued)
Name Contact Accom type Food + Features Office hours Min stay Check in/out
Rainforest Village 4098 9015 www.rainforestvillage.com.au
Grassy camp ground, camp kitchen, laundry Powered and unpowered sites
In the rainforest Pets welcome Fuel, min mart, post office
Off site management Open 7am to 5:30pm Check out 10am
Stonewood Views
Holiday Rental House - 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms Sleeps 10
Built over two levels. The downstairs area has 3 bedrooms, two queen rooms with the third having two double bunks. The downstairs bathroom has a large shower and laundry. A tiled side verandah is the place to lay in the hammock. The round stone table is an ideal place to sit around and relax. Upstairs is open plan living area which leads out onto the deck with dining table and BBQ. The kitchen features a concrete bench/breakfast bar. There is a short walk down to the private creek and swimming hole at the front of the property at the crossing. The home is serviced by the latest solar power technology.
Tea Tree Cottage 0409 679 935 www.teatreedaintree.com.au [email protected]
Holiday Home Pole house on 3 acres – Max 5 people pets welcome
Nestled on 3 acres in the foothills of the majestic Thornton Peak
Off site management Min 2 night stay Check in 2pm Check out 10am
Thornton Beach
Name Contact Accom type Food + Features Office hours Min stay Check in/out
Thornton Beach Bungalows
4098 9179 [email protected] www.thorntonbeach.com
2 ensuite bungalows Ocean Views, across the road from Thornton Beach No min night stay Check in 2pm Check out 10am
Noah Creek Forest Stay Eco - Huts
Lot 62 Cape Tribulation Road, Thornton Beach
Two Eco Huts, each sleep 8 people. The Ridge House The Lodge House
All accommodation offers a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a refrigerator. There is a fireplace and a balcony with picturesque views. The property offers BBQ facilities. Guests receive access to self-guided walking trails, waterfalls, and waterholes, and can arrange to do guided treks in more mountainous areas.
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Cape Tribulation
Name Contact Accom type Food + Features Office hours Min stay Check in/out
Black Palm Boutique Accommodation
4098 0130 www.blackpalm.com.au
Luxury Creekside Spa Cabin
A/Conditioned; WiFi & Bluetooth Audio Double Spa Bath Super King Bed Privately situated with Rainforest & Creek Views Kitchenette
Office Hours: 8am- 6pm Check In from 2pm Check out by 10.30am
Cape Tribulation Beach House
4098 0030 www.capetribbeach.com.au
Couples, Family & Dorms, Ensuited Bistro style restaurant, Self-cooking facilities available, On the beach & Swimming Pool. Right on the beach.
Check in 2pm Check out 10am
Cape Tribulation Camping 4098 0077 www.capetribcamping.com.au
Beach front camping Powered and Unpowered sites
Camp kitchen & barbecue Licensed pizza bar
Check in 11am Check out 10am
Cape Tribulation Farm Stay
4098 0042
www.capetribfarm.com.au
5 cabins located in orchard ▪ 3 with queen & ensuite ▪ 2 with double + single and ensuite
Exotic fruit breakfast Use of farmhouse kitchen facilities, BBQ and Pizza oven; 3 minutes to beach
Min stay 2 nights Check in 2pm Check out 10am
Cape Tribulation Sanctuary
08 9430 9933 www.capetribsanctuary.com.au
High set home with stunning ocean views Up to 6 guests
Very private Off site management Min stay 2 nights Check in 2pm Check out 10am
Coconut Beach House 4098 0150 [email protected] www.coconutbeachhousecapetrib.com
3 bedroom house. Max. 8 guests Set on 17 acres with private rainforest & mangrove beach track through spectacular Coconut Beach
Ferntree Rainforest Lodge 4098 0000 www.ferntreerainforestlodge.com.au
Cabins and Dorms – all with ensuite 2 swimming pools, restaurant and bar, communal kitchen and BBQs
Check in 2pm Check out 10am
Noah’s Camping Ground Open June to December
137468 www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks
Composting toilets No showers and no water
On the beach National Park Camping Area
Camping permit required. Camping tag with booking number must be displayed at your camp site. Camp sites must be booked and paid for before travelling to the campground.
PK’s Jungle Village
4098 0040 www.pksjunglevillage.com.au
Cabin style, ensuited & Dorms
Bar, restaurant, self-cooking facilities & swimming pool, EFTPOS, ATM & Internet
Check in 2pm Check out 10am
Rainforest Hideaway 4098 0108 www.rainforesthideaway.com.au
Cabins with ensuite
Unique sculpture trails through jungle Handmade timber furniture Tropical breakfast included
Check in 12 noon Check out 10am
Safari Lodge 4098 0006 www.junglelodge.com.au
Cabins, Dorms and camping
Swimming pool, camp kitchen, café, amenities block, onsite manager, laundry, Heart of Cape Tribulation 5 mins walk to beach Affordable / Budget rates,
Check in 2pm Check out 10am
Wildwood 4098 0057 www.capetrib.com.au
One bedroom chalet 3 people and two bedroom house sleeps 5
In the rainforest
Min stay 3 nights Check in 2pm Check out 10am