Cairns Excursions

Daintree Rainforest

The oldest tropical rainforest still surviving on earth, Daintree is a World Heritage listed site containing the highest number of rare or threatened plant and animal species on the planet. This unique area covers around 1,200 km of northern Queensland, and is visited by thousands of tourists who access it usually from Cairns, via Daintree Village. Visitors enjoy an unrivalled natural experience, from the beautiful golden beaches to hiking through ancient forest ecosystems full of gorgeous birds, primitive flowering plants, and fascinating animals like the estuarine crocodile.

Address: About two hours north of Cairns on the Cook Highway; E-mail: centre@daintree-rec.com.au (Daintree Discovery Centre); Website: www.daintree-rec.com.au; Telephone: (0)7 4098 9171 (Daintree Discovery Centre); Transport: There are scheduled coach and bus transfer services from Cairns, and an airport shuttle service from Cairns Airport to most Daintree resorts. An airstrip provides access for light planes and helicopters. Numerous local tour operators offer trips to Daintree from the city; Opening time: The Environmental Centre is open daily, 8:30am to 5pm (closed Christmas Day); Admission: A$28 (adult); A$14 (children); other concessions available