7 Nature & Wildlife Areas in Daintree Region That You Shouldn't Miss

July 26, 2021 Frederic Celentano

Discover the best top things to do in Daintree Region, Australia including Daintree Rainforest - Cooper Creek Wilderness, Daintree Mangroves Wildlife Sanctuary, Mossman Gorge, Daintree Discovery Centre, Daintree Entomological museum, Mount Windsor National Park, Hope Islands National Park.
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1. Daintree Rainforest - Cooper Creek Wilderness

2333 Cape Tribulation Rd, Cape Tribulation, Queensland 4873 Australia +61 7 4098 9126 [email protected] http://daintreerainforest.net.au
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5.0 based on 497 reviews

Daintree Rainforest - Cooper Creek Wilderness

2 or 4-hour Guided And Interpreted Walking Tours Through The Centrepiece Of The Oldest Rainforest In The World.

Reviewed By Finnaus75 - Sydney, Australia

Our guided walk with Neil was fantastic - such great knowledge and expertise. Couldn't recommend doing the guided walk with him more.

2. Daintree Mangroves Wildlife Sanctuary

2054 Daintree Road, Mossman, Queensland 4873 Australia +61 7 4098 7272 [email protected] http://www.daintreewild.com.au/
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Daintree Mangroves Wildlife Sanctuary

3. Mossman Gorge

Daintree National Park, Queensland 4873 Australia http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/daintree-mossman-gorge/index.html
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4.5 based on 2,276 reviews

Mossman Gorge

Reviewed By beetcanner

This Gorge is the epitome of Daintree Tropical Forest. Once inside the park, a shuttle bus takes you to the trail heads. The rain forest circuit walk is only 1.5 miles and is stuffed full of amazing plants, trees, and darting small animal. Sign on with an indigenous guide at the visitor's center, a most excellent information hub, to explain the medicinal uses of and spiritual significance of the flora you walk thru. Much of the plant life is injurious to your skin so be aware, don't touch, just look. Mooks is an indigenous guide, who will give you an unforgettable experience on many levels during your Dreamtime Walk.

4. Daintree Discovery Centre

Cnr Cape Tribulation Rd & Tulip Oak Rd, Cow Bay, Queensland 4873 Australia +61 7 4098 9171 [email protected] http://www.discoverthedaintree.com/
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4.0 based on 1,595 reviews

Daintree Discovery Centre

The Discovery Centre is a world-class ecotourism facility nestled in the heart of the world’s oldest tropical rainforest. As the #1 Attraction in the Daintree it provides a wonderful introduction to this iconic World Heritage destination. The spectacular Canopy Tower and Aerial Walkway, Cassowary Circuit, Bushtucker Trail and Jurassic Forest allow visitors to explore every level, from the forest floor to the top of the canopy. Entry includes a 68 page Guide book and Audio Guides in 8 languages, a childrens and Indigenous Audio, are a hit with all visitors. But it is it’s innovative Carbon Offset Project that is attracting attention! Part of every entry fees goes towards ‘saving the planet’ via its bio-sequestration scheme. The Discovery Centre is sustainable ecotourism at its best!

Reviewed By Happyholidaysos

What a great experience at the Daintree Discovery Centre! Well worth a visit and time spent! You learn all about the Daintree Rainforest and region, about the natural environment, plants, fruits and flowers, wildlife, reptiles, insects and birds and cassawary to watch out for during your self guided walk as well as during your stay in the FNQ area. Great opportunity to walk through and discover everything about a rainforest on the board walks as you ascend to the very top of the rainforest with the tower in the centre. And then to discover the dinosaurs!! Self guided audio is also well spoken and informative.

5. Daintree Entomological museum

9 Turpentine Road, Diwan, Cape Tribulation, Queensland 4873 Australia +61 7 4098 9045 [email protected] http://www.daintreemuseum.com.au/index.htm
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4.0 based on 81 reviews

Daintree Entomological museum

The largest private collection of bugs and butterflies in Australia. Only 17km north of the Daintree Ferry,in the heart of the Daintree Rainforest the museum is open daily from 10am-5pm. $10 per adult $5 per child $25 per family (2xad 2x ch)

Reviewed By LaurieGliderGirl

OK I admit to being a bit of a bug nerd. I love the variety and cleverness of members of the insect and arachnid world. Who would have thought that one of the worlds foremost beetle collectors would house his collection on Turpentine Road in Diwan? Almost the middle of nowhere. I guess he is well know among beetle collectors. Be warned: he does not have any spiders on display. So if you are looking to identify one that you saw in your hotel closet, you will not get an answer here. But if you want to see an amazing variety of beetles and moths, don't miss this stop.

6. Mount Windsor National Park

Mulligan Highway, Daintree, Queensland 4871 Australia http://wetlandinfo.ehp.qld.gov.au/wetlands/facts-maps/national-park-mount-windsor/

7. Hope Islands National Park

Snapper Island, Cow Bay, Queensland 4873 Australia http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/hope-islands/

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