Top Things to do in Cape Tribulation
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Cape Tribulation, Queensland
The dramatic headland and lush, unspoiled rainforest of Cape Tribulation makes for some exquisite surroundings, stretching all the way down to Cape Tribulation Beach and boardwalk. Four resorts and some backpacker hostels cater to the few (and happy!) visitors who make it this far north. Take charters to the nearby Great Barrier Reef, stroll on guided night walks, go kayaking, jungle surfing or swimming—or cruise with the crocodiles.
Restaurants in Cape Tribulation
1. Daintree Rainforest - Cooper Creek Wilderness
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5.0 based on 497 reviews
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. Ocean Safari
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5.0 based on 2,012 reviews
Ocean Safari offers an exhilarating ride to snorkel the pristine untouched Great Barrier Reef off the Daintree Coast at Cape Tribulation. This half day eco tour visits two different snorkel destinations, each with an extraordinary array of marine life and coral species.The tour begins at Cape Tribulation beach where guests board the vessel bound for the tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef. After an exhilarating fast ride of approximately 25 minutes guests are ready to snorkel two fabulous locations at Mackay and Undine Reefs. On most days the rainforest can be seen along the mainland beach whilst snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef, home to an abundance of marine life as well as beautiful hard and soft corals.The Ocean Safari vessel takes a maximum of 25 passengers allowing guests to experience tropical paradise and the pleasure of a small group. The vessel is based on the original design of a rescue craft and is a rigid inflatable boat driven by 700hp engines. The experienced Skipper and Eco Host ensure the trip is filled with fun and appreciation of the Great Barrier Reef and the coastal rainforest of the Daintree, two world heritage areas side by side. Magical memories like these sometimes only happen once in a lifetime. The Ocean Safari check in office is at the Turtle Rock Cafe and Safari Lodge, Cape Tribulation Road and a courtesy bus pick up from Cape Tribulation accommodation is included. Ocean Safari has Advanced Eco Accreditation.
3. D'Arcy of Daintree 4WD Tours
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5.0 based on 427 reviews
4WD tours up the Bloomfield Track to Bloomfield/Wujal Wujal falls and Cooktown and around the Daintree Coast. Personal and intimate, all our tours are private ( not shared) and are tailored to offer insights and unique experiences in this wilderness paradise. Tours depart from Cape Tribulation (including free pick-ups from the Cow Bay area): Half and full day tours
4. Cape Trib Farm
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5.0 based on 110 reviews
Tantalise the taste buds and go on a tour around the world of tropical and exotic fruits. From the delectable chocolate pudding fruit, to the creamy mamey sapote, you'll enjoy a platter of exotic fruit like you've never seen or tasted before.
Reviewed By DanDanMcAwesome - Sydney, Australia
Fantastic fruit tasting experience- super friendly and accommodating family; definitely a must-do for any trip to the Cape! Yummy locally-grown fruit with knowledgeable hosts. Excellent value for money.
5. Sailaway Cape Tribulation
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5.0 based on 44 reviews
Luxury ‘Lagoon 500’ catamaran based in Cape Tribulation is an Advanced Eco Tourism Operator, offering a sailing & snorkelling day trip to Mackay Cay, on the Outer Barrier Reef. Guests can explore the white sands of the coral cay, soak up the tranquillity & swim in turquoise clear waters. The small numbers of guests ensures a premium Great Barrier Reef experience & first class customer service. Sailaway IV Lagoon 500 is a proven and sustainable luxury sailing catamran based in Cape Tribulation Bay for the season April to November. Using wind, solar and high capacity water maker offers an amazing way to be at one with nature in style and comfort. Glass bottom board interpretation by very experienced skipper. No wading policy in Cape Tribulation using support tenders to pick up from Kulki National Park beach and Cape Trib beach House to yacht, just over 1 hours sail to the protected their exclusive sites Mackay and Undine Coral Cays. Marine biologist in water guiding and interpretation.
6. Daintree National Park
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4.5 based on 921 reviews
Part of Queensland Wet Tropics World Heritage area.
Reviewed By VTJedi
The Daintree National Park is huge. Technically it spans both parts of the river which you have to cross by ferry in your car. Forget a tour company - do yourself a favor and see it on your own. The roads were easy to drive and on our day trip from Port Douglas we visited Cape Tribulation (beach and lookout for over an hour - at times the only ones on this pristine beach), we hiked one of the boardwalks and was a cassowary and her baby, we visited the famous ice cream place and had amazing tropical ice cream and walked around the property looking at the trees, and we visited the lookout for views. That was a full day. We would have needed more time to see/do more in Daintree. Maybe next time we'll consider spending the night. It's where 2 UNESCO world heritage sites meet and there's plenty to do here but I recommend do it yourself by car. I watched the way the small tours operate and I would have been miserable on their prescribed highlights. One of the tours didn't even let them people but 5 minutes on Cape Tribulation beach - what a pity for them!
7. Cape Trib Exotic Fruit Farm
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4.5 based on 178 reviews
We offer an Exotic Fruit Tasting and Orchard Tour every day at 2 pm. There is always ten different tropical fruit on the menu - fruit you have probably never heard of,with names like 'chocolate pudding fruit' and 'creme caramel fruit'.We show you how to prepare and eat the fruit, share interesting stories about the fruit from around the world, and then take you for a walk through the orchard which has more than 2000 fruit trees from the Amazon, Borneo and the Caribbean. This tour is not just a plate of fruit - it offers a special experience which cannot be found anywhere else and is great fun.
Reviewed By tp10009 - Stockholm, Sweden
Tried several fruits I didn’t even know existed and learned about their growth and history. This was definitely one of the highlights in our trip! Recommended!
8. Cape Trib Horse Rides
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4.5 based on 402 reviews
Cape Trib Horse Rides is a locally owned business located in one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. Cape Tribulation, where the company operates, is the only place on earth where two UNESCO World Heritage sites meet. Sustainability is at the heart of Cape Trib Horse Rides and as such the company is dedicated toward providing a unique travel experience that enriches participants with a greater understanding of the cultural and environmental importance of the location. Eco Tours are conducted on horseback
Reviewed By jandilena
What an awesome time I had!!! Fabulous location, friendly staff and of course gorgeous horses I would recommend Cape Trib Horse Rides to beginners and experienced riders!! I will be back ❤️
9. Dubuji Boardwalk
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4.5 based on 262 reviews
Reviewed By Kevr22 - Adelaide, Australia
A pleasant walk through the rainforest with information boards and leading down to the fabulous Myall beach. There is a picnic area and two sets of toilets so well worth a stroll
10. Thornton Beach
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4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By SiandraW - Coffs Harbour, Australia
This beach is gorgeous, we are so lucky in Australia to have access to these amazing beaches. No swimming though the dinosaurs are lurking!
