Description: ALLOW 3 NIGHTS (OR 20% OF YOUR STAY) TO COMFORTABLY EXPLORE THIS AREA:
Jump on a Coral Coaches bus for a scenic trip north to the World Heritage rainforest of the Daintree-Cape Tribulation area. This is an ideal base for exploring nature’s most amazing ecosystem.
RECOMMENDED VALUE-FOR-MONEY HIGHLIGHTS (refer to the map in this entry)
10. Hike through the rainforest. Choose from 30-minute walks to all day treks.
11. Swim in Coopers Creek, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the forest.
12. Picnic on Thornton Beach.
13. The boardwalk trail and beach at Cape Tribulation.
14. Cruise along Coopers Creek, spotting crocs and other wildlife in the mangroves.
15. Walk amongst the world’s largest Fan Palms in a 90-million year old forest.
16. The Daintree Rainforest Environmental Centre.
17. Although it’s also a "recommended budget-breaker" a reef trip is always good value, even better if it’s part of your accommodation package.
RECOMMENDED BUDGET BREAKER
A visit to the Great Barrier Reef is unmissable.
Rum Runner provides professional, well-priced trips to quiet locations on smaller boats where you really feel like an explorer.
RECOMMENDED ACCOMMODATION
Comfortable, budget accommodation with all facilities is available at the beautifully located and well-run
Crocodylus Village, or you can live it up for a good price at the
Daintree Cape Tribulation Heritage Lodge (see separate journal entry).
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