Daintree Conservation Story
Understand the conservation story of the Daintree where the 1983 road-building controversy that brought international attention to the threat to the ancient rainforest, the 1988 UNESCO World Heritage inscription, and the ongoing buyback program to remove freehold land from the national park represent one of Australia most significant environmental battles.
Daintree Rainforest Walks
Hike the trails of the Daintree Rainforest where the network of boardwalks, forest paths, and creek crossings allows independent exploration of the ancient ecosystem, the walks ranging from the 15-minute Marrdja Boardwalk to the full-day hikes of the coastal headlands.
Port Douglas Base
Stay in Port Douglas, the upmarket resort town that serves as the most comfortable base for exploring the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, the Four Mile Beach, the Sunday markets, and the colonial-era village atmosphere making it one of the most appealing tropical resort towns in Australia.
Cape Tribulation
Reach Cape Tribulation, the remote headland named by Captain Cook in 1770 where his troubles began with the Great Barrier Reef, the beach where the ancient rainforest trees grow directly to the waterline creating the only place in the world where two UNESCO World Heritage sites physically meet.