Daintree-Rainforest

Daintree Rainforest

The Daintree Rainforest is in Tropical North Queensland, Australia. It is over 135 million years old, making it the oldest rainforest in the world. The Daintree Rainforest is the biggest in Australia. It covers more than 1,200 square kilometres and is home to many plants and animals that can't be found anywhere else in the world. People often take day trips from Cairns and Port Douglas to the Daintree Rainforest. Visit Mossman Gorge, take a crocodile cruise on the Daintree River, cross the river on the Ferry, and go to Cape Tribulation. With Ocean Safari, you can even go to the Great Barrier Reef from Cape Tribulation.

Cruises on the Daintree River

A cruise on the Daintree River, which is north of Port Douglas, gives you a close-up look at the plants and animals in this protected World Heritage area. The Daintree Rainforest is one of the largest in Australia and is thought to be over 135 million years old, making it one of the oldest rainforests in the world. There are animal and plant species that can only be found in the Daintree that can't be found anywhere else in the world. Daintree River Cruises are run by eco-certified river vessels that use less fuel and don't make any wash. This helps protect the environment so that you and people in the future can enjoy this beautiful part of the world. This also means putting a limit on the number of companies that can run river cruises. The best part of the Daintree river cruise is definitely seeing a saltwater crocodile along the river banks or in the mangroves. Seeing these ancient reptiles in their natural habitat is much more exciting than seeing them in a zoo, and it's a great chance to take pictures. You might also see tree kangaroos, possums, cassowaries, and goannas, as well as hundreds of types of tropical birds like the great-billed heron and kingfishers. The cruises are run by tour guides who know a lot about the area and are ready to answer any questions you might have while you relax and take in the sights along the Daintree River.