The starting point is typically Cairns, being the closest city to the rainforest in Queensland. Many tourists leave their large luggage at a hotel here, before trekking out to the thick rainforest for a day or a weekend trip! Simply start at Cairns and hop on a train, which weaves up to the region every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. However, you must plan your journey ahead of time, as the return trains only operate on alternative days, excluding Sunday.
The train journey can be a great way to see the sights of the region, taking about three hours all up! However, due to inner public transport being unavailable, finding your way around the rainforest after arriving at the final train station must be pre-planned.
Bus Tours This is typically the most common option when choosing a journey option. As it is stress-free, with all the organising done for you! Travel a further 10kms to the Discovery Centre at Cow Bay. A huge range of hire cars are readily available in Cairns, Port Douglas and surrounding tourist venues; from large recreational campers to the most economical mini sedan.
Please note you do not need a 4WD vehicle to drive to the Daintree Discovery Centre — the road is sealed all the way and readily accessible by both 2 wheel drive vehicles as well as motor bikes and cycles.
Join a local park, river or beach clean-up. Opening hours: 8. While most people think of visiting the rainforest during the day, nocturnal tours are available. This is so that you can see the other side of the rainforest, which comes alive at night with different nocturnal creatures.
Flashlights are provided along with knowledgeable tour guides to help you explore the Daintree Rainforest throughout the night.
The traditional landowners of the Daintree Rainforest land are the Kuku Yalanji people. They offer tours so that they can proudly share their history and culture during guided tours of their homeland. Fishing charters are available for hire in the Daintree Rainforest. Freshwater and saltwater fishing charters are both available. You can take a calm water riverboat fishing expedition or a trip to the Coral Sea in a deep-sea fishing adventure. Bird watching is a popular activity throughout Australia; but here in the rainforest, it is pretty much required.
There are rare birds to be seen here, including the Cassowary bird. This is one of the few places where these close relatives to dinosaurs still exist in their natural habitat. There are plenty of hiking trails and walking tracks available in the Daintree Rainforest. When you explore the rainforest on foot, you will have the unique opportunity to see the biodiversity in great detail. In addition to fishing, there are plenty of other water sports available on the rivers, creeks, estuaries, and streams of the rainforest.
I'm sure you've had similar experiences I had whilst traveling. You're in a certain place and a fellow traveler, or a local, tip you off on a little-known beach, bar or accommodation.
Great travel tips from other travelers or locals always add something special to our travels.
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