Daintree Rainforest
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The Daintree Rainforest is located 80 kms north of Cairns and only 20 kms north of Port Douglas in Northern Queensland, Australia. The Daintree Rainforest covers approx 12,000 square kilometres and is Australia’s largest contiguous areas of rainforest.
The Daintree Rainforest became part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area in 1988 and is the only area in the world where two world heritage listed ecosystems can be found side by side - the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest.
The Daintree Rainforest ecosystem is one of the most complex on earth and is an amazing example of the earths evolution and Australian natural history. Estimates put the Daintree Rainforest close to one hundred and thirty-five million years old which makes it the oldest rainforest in the world.
The fauna of the Daintree Rainforest is as impressive, 30% of Australia’s frog, marsupial and reptile species, 65% of Australia’s bat and butterfly species and 20% of Australia’s bird species can be found in the Daintree Rainforest which actually covers just over 0.1% of Australia.
The Daintree region though world famous for its rainforest is also one the most visually spectacular regions in Australia. The diverse landscape of mountain ranges, tropical rainforest, fresh water streams and waterfalls, mangroves, white sandy beaches, coral reefs and rocky granite outcrops combine to make the Daintree region a true visual pleasure to experience and explore.
The Daintree River is another highlight of the area. To enter the northern region of the Daintree Rainforest it is required to cross the Daintree River on a car ferry which operates daily from dawn to late evening. The Daintree River is also a popular spot for river cruises and wildlife tours.
To top of the many attractions of the Daintree Rainforest are the many professional accommodation properties and local tour operators who offer a wide range of services which allow you to explore and enjoy the very best the Daintree Rainforest has to offer.