Things to do in Daintree National Park
Discover the best attractions and experiences Daintree National Park has to offer
Historic Monuments
Daintree's wilderness isn't rich in traditional monuments, but you can find places of historical and cultural interest nearby.
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Museums
Regional museums offer glimpses into the area's people and past.
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Religious Monuments
Religious landmarks are sparse in the national park area.
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National & Theme Parks
The heart of the region is protected nature areas.
Daintree National Park – Cape Tribulation Section
Explore ancient rainforest where the Great Barrier Reef meets the canopy, with forest trails and scenic lookouts.
Mossman Gorge (part of Daintree National Park)
Short walks and rainforest scenery with cultural insights from local guides.
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
Iconic reef ecosystems accessible via day trips from the Daintree/Cape Tribulation area.
Neighborhoods
Local communities and gateways to the rainforest.
Cape Tribulation
Remote shores where rainforest meets the reef, with stunning beaches.
Mossman
Gateway town to the Daintree with shops, markets, and rainforest tours.
Daintree Village
Quaint riverside hamlet with eco-lodges and rainforest access.
Free Things to Do
Free ways to experience the Daintree include walking, beaches, and viewpoints.
Mossman Gorge self-guided rainforest walk
Take the easy, self-guided walk along rainforest tracks near Mossman Gorge.
Cape Tribulation Beach stroll
Relax on the long sandy beach where the rainforest meets the sea.
Alexandra Lookout
Free viewpoint with sweeping views over the coast and rainforest.
Dubuji Boardwalk
Boardwalk through mangroves with birdlife and jungle scenery.
Gastronomy
Taste local rainforest-inspired flavors and regional specialties.
Daintree Ice Cream Company
Indulgent rainforest fruit ice cream flavors made from local produce.
Cape Tribulation Chocolate Company
Small-batch chocolates using cacao from the region.
Nightlife
Nightlife is quiet in the Daintree, with evenings often spent under stars.
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Entertainment
Wildlife cruises and cultural experiences provide daytime and evening entertainment.
Daintree River Crocodile Cruise
Spot crocodiles and other wildlife on a guided river cruise.
Kuku Yalanji Indigenous Cultural Tour
Learn about rainforest ecology and Aboriginal culture with a local guide.
Sports
Active pursuits in and around the rainforest.
Daintree River Kayak Tour
Paddle through mangroves in a guided kayak experience.
Mossman Gorge Treks
Guided or self-guided rainforest hiking on easy tracks.
Cape Tribulation Coastal Walk
Scenic beach and rainforest edge trail at the coast.
Off the Track
Unconventional ways to experience the Daintree.
Guided night wildlife walk
Evening walk to spot nocturnal rainforest creatures.
Private Indigenous cultural workshop
Hands-on session with Kuku Yalanji guides.
Mangrove photography expedition
Small-group photography walk through mangroves and river scenery.