Daintree Rainforest

Rainforest Diwan, Queensland, Australia

What to expect

The Daintree National Park is a unique and diverse ecosystem located in Far North Queensland, Australia. It is the oldest tropical rainforest in the world, with a history dating back over 180 million years. The park is home to an incredible array of flora and fauna, including the endangered cassowary and the Boyd's forest dragon. The park is divided into two sections: the Mossman Gorge section and the Cape Tribulation section. The Mossman Gorge section features scenic walks, waterfalls, and swimming holes, while the Cape Tribulation section is known for its beautiful beaches, rainforest, and coastal views. The park is also home to the Kuku Yalanji people, who have a deep connection to the land and its history. Visitors can experience the park's natural beauty and learn about its history and culture through guided walks and tours

Plan your family visit to the Daintree Rainforest with these blog insights 👇

Epic 1 Week Cairns Itinerary: Rainforest To Reef Adventure

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the world-famous Daintree Rainforest on a day-trip

Highlights: We enjoyed the incredible day trip and the wildlife we spotted ✨

Cairns With Kids (2022 in Cairns)

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Daintree Rainforest, it's on the other side of the Daintree river

Highlights: The kids loved the rainforest, especially the beaches and walkways. We enjoyed the lush rainforest and the unique environment ✨

Can You Walk in The Daintree Rainforest By Yourself?

This family's experience:

Activities: We walked in the Daintree Rainforest by ourselves at several designated boardwalks

Highlights: We enjoyed walking on the beautiful beaches alongside the Daintree, the famous border between reef and rainforest ✨

Port Douglas at Christmas - 2022

This family's experience:

Activities: We walked along Macrossan Street and saw the beautiful fairy lights and the Port Douglas Christmas tree

Highlights: The kids loved the fairy lights and the Christmas tree ✨

The Daintree Rainforest

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Daintree Rainforest, the oldest rainforest in the world, and took in the scenery, stunning beaches, and unspoiled tropical forest environment

Highlights: We were amazed by the stunning array of Australian wildlife and the incredible ecological wonder of the rainforest ✨

What Are The Best Day Trips From Port Douglas

This family's experience:

Activities: We took a drive to the Daintree Rainforest and spent the day exploring the boardwalks and beaches of Cape Tribulation. We even saw a wild cassowary!

Highlights: We all loved the lush rainforest and beautiful beaches. The kids were fascinated by the cassowary and the variety of insects we saw ✨

Incredible Cairns to Cape Tribulation Road Trip

This family's experience:

Activities: We took a Daintree Forest self-drive tour to see the best of what the region has to offer

Highlights: We enjoyed seeing gorgeous Ulysses butterflies, Boyd’s Rainforest Dragons, and stunning spurwood trees ✨

Incredible Things to Do With Kids On A Cairns Family Holiday

This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the rainforest and saw the stunning Mossman Gorge and the Cape Tribulation beach. We also got to see a cassowary

Highlights: The kids loved exploring the rainforest and spotting different animals and plants. We all appreciated the beauty and diversity of this ancient ecosystem ✨

Queensland, Australia

This family's experience:

Activities: We drove to Cape Tribulation, stopped at the Mount Alexandra Lookout, walked along the Dubuji boardwalks, and visited Myall beach

Highlights: We enjoyed the beautiful rainforest, the tall fan palms, and the feeling of being wonderfully remote and adventurous! ✨