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description=The Daintree Rainforest located in Tropical North Queensland, Australia is over 135 million years old, making it the oldest rainforest in the world. The largest rainforest in Australia, the Daintree Rainforest is over 1,200 square kilometres and is home to many animal and plant species not found anywhere else in the world.;

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ed cuscus is covered in tan fur with spots of chestnut and black on the back it has reddish brown legs and a small round face with small eyes the animals can be up to 80 cm long the unique feature that enables the spotted cuscus to cling upside down to tree branches is its two thumbed hands the innermost toe is opposable creating an ideal grabbing tool bandicoot visitors to the daintree rainforest often mistake the bandicoot for a tiny kangaroo because they hop around on their hind legs they grow to about 30 centimetres in length with fur that ranges in colour from orange grey brown or striped you normally only see bandicoots at night as they are a nocturnal creature and spend the daylight hours hiding in crevices logs or tunnels sugar glider the name for the sugar glider comes from the fact that they glide through the air and feed on sweet things like honey and sugar they are silvery blue grey in colour with a dark stripe on the back their body length is around 200mm goanna goannas are huge lizards that can be seen high in trees scampering along the ground swimming over creeks and leaping from branch to branch the goanna forages for food among leaves on the ground usually eating insects spiders scorpions centipedes and even small mammals goannas can run quickly on their hind legs and will rear up in a two legged posture when threatened white lipped tree frog the white lipped tree frog is one of the largest variety of tree frog reaching up to 14 centimetres in length it is predominantly green in colour with a white stripe covering its lower lip it lives throughout the daintree rainforest wherever there is a water supply and plenty of shade the mating call is similar to a dog s bark plant life in the daintree the diversity intricacy and age of plant species in the daintree rainforest are greater than any other ecosystem in australia and many places around the world the area is home to the greatest concentration of plant species that are rare or threatened with extinction anywhere in the world the daintree rainforests is home to one of the highest populations of primitive flowering plants in the world of 19 primitive plant families on earth 12 are found in the daintree a similar number of primitive families are found in all the rainforests of south america including the amazon rainforest these ancient plant families may hold secrets to a number of unanswered questions regarding the origins of the flowering plants plants on which the human race depends for food and medicines of australia s 36 mangrove species 28 are found in the daintree region every plant in the rainforest is placed in relation to other plants to serve a special role many plants cannot survive without the characteristics of another plant along side it it is impossible to list every plant and tree species in the daintree rainforest so only a few notable plants are listed here needless to say a great appreciation of the scope and variety of life in this part of the world can only be gained by visiting to the area itself idiot fruit one of the most primitive of all the flowering plants in the daintree rainforest this uniquely named plant was discovered only recently in 1970 this plant has a quirky history relating to its discovery four cattle belonging to local farmer john nicholas from the daintree tea company were unexpectedly found dead in their paddock a veterinary officer was summoned to check the reasons for the death of the four cattle and while he was at the property he witnessed the death of two more autopsies revealed the partly chewed remains of large seeds in the cattle s stomachs after scientific examination it was found that that the seeds produced a poison similar to strychnine and they were responsible for the death of the cattle these seeds were from the idiot fruit blue quandongs this is a giant of the rainforest the blue quandon is an integral part of the rainforest canopy layer hiding the sun from plants below it it has a blue fruit about 3cm in diameter burrawang palm a member of the cycad family this palm produces highly toxic seeds wild ginger members of the ginger family often contain poison so an intricate knowledge of the types of ginger plants is required before attempting to eat any this ginger grows up to six metres high and is occasionally used to supplement drinking water for hikers who are thirsty by chopping the ginger near the ground water will drain out of the stem wait a while vine watch out for these vines when hiking through the rainforest the thin strands of vine are covered with small spikes that grab clothing rip at skin and generally tear up anything that comes within reach of them the vines hang from large trees to the rainforest floor and can be gathered in thick clumps in places stinging tree this is a tree to be avoided at all costs any cost it has large leaves that look harmless but they are covered with thousands of microscopic pricks that embed themselves into skin if touched and these little blighters itch like crazy so just remember not to touch them because you ll go through a lot of pain and trouble daintree village daintree village was originally a settlement created in the 1870 s by timber cutters and is now an unspoilt oasis in the midst of some of the loveliest and most varied scenery in the far north of queensland today low impact tourism and sustainable cattle and tropical fruit farming in the beautiful valleys beyond the village form the lifeblood of this laid back little township with all it s charm of yesteryear daintree village was the base for timber cutters who came to log the red cedar which once flourished in the area today the timber industry is long gone but there is an interesting timber gallery featuring beautiful work by a local craftsman the village hosts a number of restaurants artists studios locally created souvenirs and picnic areas complete with free electric barbeque and picnic table there are guided walks river cruises and an exciting 8wd argo tour crocodile express the mighty daintree river flows past the village and is home to many estuarine crocodiles which are frequently spotted from the safety of one of a number of wildlife watching cruise boats which leave from the village jetty birds and butterflies abound the daintree village region is a world renowned birdwatcher s paradise and there are several specialist guides accommodation choices in the village and it s surrounding valleys range from a famous spa resort traditional b bs retreats farm stays to budget cabins beyond the village are scenic drives which take the visitor along winding valley trails which follow the courses of the upper reaches of the daintree and into the valleys of stewart creek douglas creek and upper daintree through a delightful mix of rolling green cattle country and areas of lush tropical rainforest the cattle are tropical breeds now bred for their beef whereas in earlier days there was a thriving dairy industry the butter factory in daintree finally closed down in 1962 when it was no longer profitable to produce butter there descendants of the original settlers still live here some operating thriving beef cattle properties daintree valley the daintree river was only discovered by europeans in 1873 when scottish geologist and explorer george elphinstone dalrymple named the river and the first settlement daintree village after queensland s agent general in london richard daintree before the road to mossman was completed in 1933 daintree village was an inland port with the only access being by river the village gave it s name to the famous world heritage listed daintree national park which stretches in sections between mossman gorge in the south to the bloomfield river in the north so if you are seeking a quiet relaxing base from which to explore all that the tropical north has to offer the daintree village region has everything you could wish for by daphne titus rees www daintreevalleyhaven com au daintree rainforest accommodation the daintree rainforest and surroundings areas cannot possibly be explored in just one day fortunately a variety of daintree accommodation options are available to make your stay a truly magical experience the daintree area has accommodation to suit each visitor s tastes and budget accommodation ranges from luxury four star resorts to boutique cabins luxurious rainforest retreats self contained holiday houses backpackers and camping grounds all featured in unique settings read daintree rainforest reviews pf patrica ferrier posted oct 24 2025 cape tribulation night walk we really enjoyed our tour with kane we felt very lucky to have this opportunity to walk at night to encounter the amazing nature in the rainforest having to boardwalk makes it very easy to walk in the forest thank you for making the tour available kane was a knowledgeable guide tc tegan cross posted oct 14 2025 cape tribbbin daintree rainforest tour from cairns uncle brians tours were amazing our local tour guide was a wealth of knowledge and made the trip a great time there was lots to see and do for the day from the lookouts to the river cruise seeing 3 crocs lunch was great good sized burgers and chips the water hole was beautiful clear water and nice to cool down on a warm day the rainforest tour was also a highlight having a guide made the whole experience so much better as he pointed out many different key species and things within fun and games on the way home finished it off for a great day out vc valerie csivincsik posted jun 14 2025 daintree treetops zipline great team who were very professional in their knowledge of the rainforest highly recommend this adventure eq evan quenon posted apr 9 2025 cape tribulation daintree wildlife lisa was an outstanding guide driver she really made the trip mc michael c posted mar 4 2025 cape tribulation night walk kane is very knowledgeable and passionate about the rainforest and it is contagious we all loved the night walk and are now curious about our surroundings and what we canâ t see family of five ranging in age from 28 to 62 take the tour you wonâ t be disappointed thanks kane r robert may posted jan 24 2025 river drift experience enjoyed the trip looked after well by the guides with lots of information about the gorge and surroundings drifting down the river in beautiful surroundings ds davide sarti posted jan 21 2025 cape tribulation night walk very nice experience seen animals that we would have never spotted alone guide very passionate and knowledgeable nc natalia curusi posted oct 2 2024 cape trib daintree discovery we spent more time in the bus than in rain forest a bit rushed pm peter milne posted aug 30 2024 cape trib daintree discovery daniel is brilliant he made the day wc wendy chaplin posted aug 28 2024 river drift experience we had a great time on our river drift great fun for my little grandkids they had a ball d deb posted mar 28 2024 cape tribbbin daintree rainforest tour from cairns we took the 1 day tour to cape tribulation and hayden was an amazing guide there s no way we would ever have packed so much into one day on our own we got to drive through port douglas walk along a beach and visit a look out admire the view as we drove to the ferry crossing taking us into the daintree rainforest g grace posted mar 28 2024 cape tribbbin daintree rainforest tour from cairns had a fantastic day trip to cape trib daintree with charlie our group of tired irish girls definitely woke up quickly with the belly laughs and knowledge charlie gifted us couldn t recommend him and uncle brian s tours more had such an eye opening and fun filled day jumping into all the creeks and learning all about the trib daintree history and facts will be telling everyone to go on this tour when charlie returns from his holidays can t wait to come back to cairns for more fun not a bad dj either n norman posted mar 24 2024 southern daintree explorer half day the daintree explorer tour exceeded all my expectations our guide was knowledgeable and had fascinating stories and insights the wildlife cruise on the daintree river was a highlight da diya aldin posted nov 27 2023 cape trib daintree discovery we had greg who was an amazing tour guide and very knowledgeable amazing value for money we were surprised at how much was included in the tour would highly recommend to anyone exploring the far north of australia sm sharon maximiw posted nov 26 2023 river drift experience we had an absolute ball our guides made us feel at ease and were very helpful d douglas posted nov 26 2023 experience daintree day tour port douglas ben was engaging and very well informed this made a big difference to our day at the daintree rainforest the group size was great any more than the total of 8 might have made interaction within the group more difficult a great day was had by everyone on the bus worth every cent km kenneth mark wilkinson posted nov 6 2023 daintree cape tribulation 4wd bloomfield track tour a fantastic day would recommend w wayne posted sep 4 2023 2 day reef rainforest package great day out on the reef have been before covid love the evolution this time we saw whales just amazing the cape tribulation just so quite and peaceful put this number 1 on your list kd karina denyer posted jul 9 2023 daintree river dawn cruise an great flora and fauna cruise along the daintree murray was a wealth of knowledge a ar posted jun 30 2023 cape tribulation night walk tour was good with a friendly tour guide flash lights were not that bright previous next view daintree rainforest photos see all photos daintree rainforest news the world s oldest rainforest 7 the world s oldest rainforest posted may 17 2026 10 18 56 am did you know the daintree rainforest is over 135 million years old making it the oldest rainforest on earth stretching across 1 200 square kilometres in tropical north queensland this world heritage listed wilderness is home to species found o more did you know the daintree rainforest is over 135 million years old making it the oldest rainforest on earth stretching across 1 200 square kilometres in tropical north queensland this world heritage listed wilderness is home to species found nowhere else on the planet of the 19 primitive flowering plant families on earth 12 are found here the forest shelters cassowaries tree kangaroos and the brilliant ulysses butterfly with its vivid iridescent blue wings visitors to daintree rainforest can explore this ancient world through river cruises guided walks cultural tours and night walks to spot nocturnal creatures expert local guides bring the forest to life with fascinating stories of ecology and indigenous heritage a destination that truly stays with you check availability and book here daintree fully reopens as river ferry returns thursday 2 april 2026 2 daintree fully reopens as river ferry returns thursday 2 april 2026 posted mar 31 2026 3 45 15 pm the daintree is set to welcome visitors back in full with the 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