Where is the Daintree Rainforest?

The Daintree Rainforest is located in the north-eastern state of Australia, Queensland. The rainforest is in Far North Queensland, borht of Cairns, and spans an area of approximately 1200 square kilometres. The Daintree is part of the Gondwana Rainforests, a group of World Listed national parks found across Queensland and northern New South Wales.

There are a number of ways of getting to the Daintree Rainforest for your holiday, from a rental car to a bus tour, helicopter, plane and boat. There are, however, no taxis so you will have to plan to arrive with one of the above mentioned forms of transport. For helicopters and planes, there is an airstrip in Cow Bay Airstrip (to get a birds eye view of the rainforest. If you drive, it is about 2 hours from Cairs on the Cook Highway. The road offers spectacular views of the Coral Sea, and 4WDs are not necessary to drive through the rainforest.

What to do there?

There is an amazing range of things to do and see at the Daintree Rainforest, no matter you’re age, experience or abilities. From exploring the rainforest, including rare species of plants, to spotting birds threatened with extinction. Then there are the waterfalls and creeks, thousands of photo opportunities, pristine beaches, remote wilderness and hiking tracks.When you get tired of swimming, scuba diving, fishing, surfing, sailing, biking and learning about the most diverse ecosystem in the world, then there are the man made attractions and activities.

Experience modern Australian cuisine in the variety of Daintree restaurants and cafes, such as at the Bundaleer. This restaurant’s name comes from an Aboriginal word that means ‘amongst the trees’, and it is literally situated in among the trees. It also overlooks the rock pools of Cooper Creek. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, it is conveniently located for guests staying at Heritage Lodge. There is even a comfy bar provided for guests to relax and enjoy a drink before dinner.