Things to do in Daintree

Feeling lazy?

Relax in the spa – curl up in your Papasan chair - read a book – listen to soothing music - simply absorb the peace and tranquility of Daintree Valley Haven

A little more energetic?

Explore the walking trails – go for a jog - play a game of darts – take the binoculars and go birdwatching – look for tropical fruits.

Ready for a day out?

Daintree Village (10 mins):

• Daintree River crocodile-, bird- and wildlife-spotting river cruises
• 8wd Argo tours
• Heritage walk
• Fishing and Photography tours
• Craft galleries and restaurants
• Aboriginal guided tours
• Day-spa and Massage
• Scenic valley drives

Daintree Village to Mossman (10-40 mins):

• Pristine beaches
• Beach and rainforest horse-rides
• Tropical gardens
• Australian outback muster show, “Jungle Balls” and Quad-bike adventures
• Tropical golf-course
• Glass-blowing studio (May to Oct)
• Wildlife sanctuary
• Diane Cilento’s famous open-air Karnak Playhouse
• Tropical fruit-farm

Please visit www.daintreetourism.com.au for more information about this beautiful Daintree Region between the Mossman and Daintree Rivers.

Or take the Daintree River ferry and drive north to Cape Tribulation (60 mins):

• A spectacular drive through the rainforest
• Rainforest boardwalks
• Beautiful beaches
• Daintree Discovery centre
• Sea-kayaking
• Jungle canopy surfing
• Half-day Reef tours
• Horse-rides
• Daintree tea plantation
• Tropical icecreams

Or drive south to Mossman (40 mins):

• Mossman Gorge with it's swimming holes, self-guided walks or interpretive walks with an Aboriginal guide through Daintree National Park
• Tropical winery
• Sugar mill tours (June to Nov)

And on to Port Douglas (50 mins):

• Famous resort town with it's many shops and restaurants
• Four Mile Beach
• Snorkelling and scuba-diving cruises to the Great Barrier Reef
• Wildlife Sanctuary

Or up to the Atherton Tablelands (Cairns Highlands) (90 mins):-

• Scenic drives to lakes and waterfalls
• Fruit and coffee plantations
• Birdwatcher's paradise with a range of wet and dryer country
• Historic villages

Peter and Daphne are happy to provide impartial information on all these local activities and to make bookings - no charge - if required (the closest mobile access is in Daintree Village).