Daintree Rainforest Tours: What to Expect

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Why This Place is Special

• • Oldest continuously surviving tropical rainforest in the world
• • Saltwater crocodile spotting along the Daintree River
• • Cape Tribulation where the rainforest directly meets the Great Barrier Reef
• • Habitat for the rare and endangered Southern Cassowary bird
• • Marrdja and Jindalba elevated boardwalks through ancient flora
• • Rich Indigenous cultural heritage of the Eastern Kuku Yalanji people

Ideal For

Facilities & Amenities

• • Parking
• • Restrooms
• • Drinking water
• • Cafeteria
• • Guide services
• • Information center
• • Souvenir shops
• • Wheelchair access

Rules & Restrictions

• • No swimming in rivers or beaches due to saltwater crocodiles and marine stingers
• • Do not feed or approach wild animals, especially cassowaries and crocodiles
• • Stay strictly on marked boardwalks and designated walking tracks
• • No removal of plants, seeds, or organic matter from the national park
• • No flying drones without specific permits from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

Safety Information

• • Never swim in the ocean, rivers, or creeks due to the presence of highly dangerous saltwater crocodiles and marine stingers
• • Stay strictly on designated paths to avoid stinging trees and venomous snakes
• • Drive slowly and carefully, particularly near designated cassowary crossing zones
• • Carry plenty of drinking water, as the high tropical humidity leads to rapid dehydration
• • Download maps and pre-book tours before crossing the river, as there is zero mobile phone reception in most areas
• • Always heed warning signs posted by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service at beaches and trailheads