Walk the jungle paths in the Daintree Rainforest

Remarkable not only as Australia’s largest expanse of tropical rainforest, but the oldest to survive anywhere in the world, the extraordinary Daintree Rainforest stretches uninterrupted for 1200 square kilometers between the Daintree and Bloomfield rivers. The sheer diversity of its flora and fauna is astonishing. Home to as many as thirteen different ecosystems, this is among the most complex rainforest structures on earth. The majestic forest descends thick and dark right to the sea around Cape Tribulation. You can explore paths through the jungle leading to pristine waterholes, climb velveteen peaks, watch for wildlife, or just rest on the beach. Discovering this area is the best thing to do in Australia.

Step into the cool, crystal clear water of the Daintree Rainforest: an ancient rainforest on this River Drift Snorkelling Tour in the Daintree. Drift with the current as you explore life under the water’s surface. Snorkel along the river and find many species of fish and turtles. This dense jungle is roughly 180 million years old, making it the oldest tropical rainforest on the planet. Here you can find trees the size of skyscrapers, palm forests, mangroves, and an abundance of unique wildlife. One of the strangest and most fascinating creatures in the Daintree Rainforest is the cassowary, a giant, ostrich-like bird with vibrant colors on its neck and a huge horn on its head. The best way to reach the Daintree Rainforest is to fly into Cairns and then take the local bus up to Cape Tribulation. The rainforest is very remote and it is recommended you have a 4WD if you are driving yourself.