What to do and see in Daintree Region, Queensland: The Best Things to do Adventurous

May 22, 2022 Madelene Haan

Discover the best top things to do in Daintree Region, Australia including Daintree Rainforest - Cooper Creek Wilderness, Daintree River Cruise Centre, Solar Whisper Wildlife and Crocodile Cruises on the Daintree river, Ocean Safari, Dan Irby's Mangrove Adventures, Daintree Boatman Nature Tours, Kuku Yalanji Cultural Habitat Tours, D'Arcy of Daintree 4WD Tours, Venture Deeper, Freeride Electric Adventure Tours.
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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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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 River Cruise Centre

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Daintree River Cruise Centre

The ultimate wildlife spotting experience on the Daintree River! Operating since 1987, we are proud to be family owned and Advanced Eco Accredited. Come and meet our local guides to find out all the secrets the worlds oldest rainforest has to offer!!

3. Solar Whisper Wildlife and Crocodile Cruises on the Daintree river

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Solar Whisper Wildlife and Crocodile Cruises on the Daintree river

1 hour Daintree River wildlife and crocodile cruise on the only solar electric boat on the Daintree river. The boat it is nice and quiet and there are no petrol fumes or exhaust , it is also good for getting close to the wildlife without disturbing it. We aim to treat this fragile ecosystem with respect and have minimal impact, our boat does not create a wake so we do not erode the mangroves. We are the only boat with "Croc Cam"; a digital video with a very good zoom for showing hard to see animals on a big screen. Wildlife includes Salt Water Crocodiles, snakes, frogs, and birds and also interpretation of the mangrove environment. The buisness is locally family owned and operated and has been going for 16 years. We offer a unique experience with minimal impact see, hear and smell nature at its best nature eco experience. We also offer longer two , three hour cruises by bookings only, maximum 10 people great for photography for those that want a longer more personalised tour.

4. Ocean Safari

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Ocean Safari

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.

5. Dan Irby's Mangrove Adventures

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Dan Irby's Mangrove Adventures

Very personal (max. 10) nature-based Daintree River tour. Experienced, friendly and science-based information. We think the tour when on a small boat is so much better than tours on the other larger 20, 24, 30-50 seat boats that also tour the river. (Doing usual their usual one-hour croc-spotting tours while sitting shoulder to shoulder on hard bench seats). (On some boats the people are all sitting facing toward the inside of the boat). We go for longer tours (minimum two hours) and go places where many boats can't go because they are limited by time and their larger boat sizes. We get to see many magical places that they they can't. Several times over the years people have told me that their Mangrove Adventures tour was the highlight of their Australian vacation. "The Nightwatchman" is a small 6 metre, open-topped, punt with 10 comfortable swivel seats. Powered by quiet 60 hp 4-stroke outboard motor. And we don't offer any other marketing gimmicks other just passion and careing.

6. Daintree Boatman Nature Tours

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Daintree Boatman Nature Tours

Daintree Boatman Nature Tours provides small-group, wildlife cruises for close views of highly sought-after birds, snakes and crocodiles on the mighty Daintree River. Two hour cruises ($65 adult, $40 child) are provided at dawn and dusk whilst birds are at their most active and the river is at its most scenic. Cruises cater for a maximum of just 10 passengers and are customised to the interests of the passengers. The boat used is a unique 'hybrid' vessel utilising both a regular outboard and a commercial-quality electric motor which enables less disturbance of wildlife and better wildlife viewing. Cruises depart from the Daintree Village boat ramp. Private cruises are available for those with a specific interest such as wildlife photography.

7. Kuku Yalanji Cultural Habitat Tours

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Kuku Yalanji Cultural Habitat Tours

Kuku Yalanji Traditional Custodian will meet with visitors to their traditional homeland on Cooya beach where they continue to practice their cultural activities and maintain their cultural heritage. After explaining the cultural importance of this country, guides will introduce guests to their traditional fishing activity of spear throwing and handling as it is still practiced here today. Visitors will then follow their cultural guide with a spear each along Cooya beach observing cultural medicine and food plants. The guides will then take guests along with them as they continue their daily spear fishing and gathering for their families into the mangroves and onto the mudflats. After about 2hrs of cultural activities and coastal walking guests will return with the guides to see Kuku Yalanji artefacts and share rare stories from their traditional land while they prepare their daily food for their families.

8. D'Arcy of Daintree 4WD Tours

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D'Arcy of Daintree 4WD Tours

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

9. Venture Deeper

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Venture Deeper

Ecology focused, Daintree Rainforest and Great Barrier Reef guided adventures for travellers and students. Deep Forest Walks, at Mossman Gorge, is our daily walk into the Upper Gorge along the beautiful Long Loop track. We are unique in providing a 3 hour walk in the Daintree Rainforest, with only a 20 minute bus ride each way from Port Douglas. At Venture Deeper we focus on the connections that make the world work. We reveal the awesome relationships between the great living systems of this Coast. Our professional naturalists have decades of local and international experience in providing natural history services and advice for tourism, academia and the film industry. Venture Deeper provide daily rainforest walks, or wide-ranging, customised, guided regional ecology packages. We offer a naturalist escorted, two day Reef, Rainforest and mangrove program in which your guide will immerse you in the incredible story of the tropical north-east.

10. Freeride Electric Adventure Tours

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Freeride Electric Adventure Tours

Let us guide you deep into the Daintree Rainforest using the latest in E-bike technology. Our electrically assisted mountain bikes will have you zipping around the forest floor with ease, spotting wildlife and enjoying the amazing scenic views of surrounding mountains before emerging onto the pristine Coconut Beach. Our e-bike tours are suitable for ages 10 +. If bikes aren't your thing, join us for a Walk & Swim tour instead! Our guided rainforest walks are perfect for those who would rather two feet instead of two wheels. We will take you through old-growth rainforest to a secret swimming hole where you can cool off in the fresh water and bask in the serenity of the surrounding lush rainforest. Walk & Swim tours are suitable for all ages to enjoy! All bookings are essential, call today to secure your seats! Night tours also available.

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