Discover the world's oldest surviving tropical rainforest, featuring ancient plant species, saltwater crocodile river cruises, and the Cape Tribulation coast.
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Ideal For
Plan your trip around the ideal season for the best experience
June-August during the Australian winter school holidays, resulting in longer waits for the Daintree River Ferry
May and September-October, offering a good balance of pleasant weather and manageable visitor numbers
December-March during the wet season, though some commercial tours may not operate due to weather conditions
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Indian Visitors
Free
No entry fee
Opening Hours
6:00 AM — 12:00 AM
The Daintree River Ferry operates from 6:00 AM to midnight daily. National Park areas are accessible 24 hours, but daylight visits (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) are recommended for safety. Commercial tours and visitor centers generally operate from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Entry to the Daintree National Park itself is free. However, visitors driving themselves must pay for the Daintree River Ferry crossing (approximately $45 AUD return per car). Guided tours, river cruises, and access to private attractions like the Daintree Discovery Centre require paid tickets.
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Address
Cape Tribulation Road, Daintree
Coordinates
-16.1700, 145.4305
Nearest City
Douglas Shire
Multiple ways to get to this destination conveniently
Cairns Airport is the nearest major airport, located approximately 110 km away (a 2-hour drive to the Daintree River crossing).
The nearest passenger railway station is in Cairns, connecting to Brisbane via the Spirit of Queensland line. From Cairns, you must drive or take a tour bus to ...
Accessible via the Captain Cook Highway heading north from Cairns through Port Douglas to Mossman, then continuing towards the Daintree River. To explore north ...
No standard local public transport operates within the Daintree. Visitors rely entirely on rental cars, organized tour coaches, or private transfers. The Daintr...
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