Daintree National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land) (CYPAL) is comprised of two sections—Mossman Gorge and Cape Tribulation. The crystal-clear waters of the Mossman River cascade over granite boulders in Mossman Gorge while Cape Tribulation features rainforest-clad mountains that sweep down to long sandy beaches.
See Mossman Gorge, Manjal Jimalji trail, Cape Tribulation, and Mount Sorrow trail for more information.
Location
- Mossman Gorge begins 80km north of Cairns
- Manjal Jimalji trail begins 90km north of Cairns, just north of Mossman township
- Cape Tribulation begins 110km north of Cairns
- Mount Sorrow trail begins 140km north of Cairns, just north of Cape Tribulation headland.
Welcome
The Eastern Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal people are the Traditional Owners of Daintree National Park (CYPAL). They welcome you to their country and ask that you respect their special place.
Park facilities
- No campfires
- Lookout
- Park office
- Picnic tables (some sheltered)
- Toilets
- Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
- Wifi
- Camping
- Hiking
- Walking
- World Heritage
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![Noah Beach camping area is nestled in coastal lowland forest behind Noah Beach.]()
Noah Beach camping area is nestled in coastal lowland forest behind Noah Beach.
Photo credit: © Steven Nowakowski
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![Enjoy a challenging hike from lowland rainforest into upland rainforest on the Manjal Jimalji trail.]()
Enjoy a challenging hike from lowland rainforest into upland rainforest on the Manjal Jimalji trail.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Image of the Mossman Gorge Centre where you can stop in to plan your route around Mossman Gorge.]()
Stop in at the Mossman Gorge Centre to plan your route around Mossman Gorge.
Photo credit: Mike Prociv © Queensland Government
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![Image of Mount Alexandra lookout which has scenic views over two of Australia's most significant World Heritage sites.]()
Mount Alexandra lookout has scenic views over two of Australia's most significant World Heritage sites.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Image of the pleasant grassy surrounds with picnic shelters and tables at Dubuji day-use area.]()
Enjoy a picnic in pleasant grassy surrounds with picnic shelters and tables at Dubuji day-use area.
Photo credit: Deb Simmons © Queensland Government
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![Image of the lookout at the end of the Mount Sorrow ridge trail which has stunning views of the Daintree coastline and beyond.]()
The lookout at the end of the Mount Sorrow ridge trail has stunning views of the Daintree coastline and beyond.
Photo credit: © Anne Chalmers
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![Image of Myall Beach at Cape Tribulation where the swaying palms line the white sandy shoreline.]()
Visit Myall Beach at Cape Tribulation where the swaying palms line the white sandy shoreline.
Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
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![The Jindalba day-use area has picnic tables nestled in dense lowland rainforest.]()
The Jindalba day-use area has picnic tables nestled in dense lowland rainforest.
Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
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![Image of underneath a green, palm canopy on the Dubuji boardwalk at Cape Tribulation.]()
Wander under the green, palm canopy on the Dubuji boardwalk at Cape Tribulation.
Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
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![Image of the mangrove-lined creek at the lookout on the Madja boardwalk at Cape Tribulation.]()
Gaze out over the mangrove-lined creek at the lookout on the Madja boardwalk at Cape Tribulation.
Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
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![Image of a Southern cassowary which is one of the Daintree's most fascinating birds.]()
Southern cassowaries are one of the Daintree's most fascinating birds.
Photo credit: © Tourism and Events Queensland
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![Image from the lookout at the end of the Kulki boardwalk has views of the rainforest-clad slopes sweeping down to meet the long sandy beach at Cape Tribulation.]()
The lookout at the end of the Kulki boardwalk has views of the rainforest-clad slopes sweeping down to meet the long sandy beach at Cape Tribulation.
Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
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![Noah Beach camping area where you can park your campervan and make your base to explore Cape Tribulation.]()
Park your campervan at Noah Beach camping area and make it your base to explore Cape Tribulation.
Photo credit: Mike Prociv © Queensland Government
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![Image of great views of the beautiful Mossman River from the Lower River track.]()
The Lower River track has great views of the beautiful Mossman River.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![Image of the Kulki day-use area which is just behind the beautiful beach at Cape Tribulation.]()
Kulki day-use area is just behind the beautiful beach at Cape Tribulation.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![Image of the Jindalba boardwalk through dense lowland rainforest.]()
Follow the Jindalba boardwalk through dense lowland rainforest.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![Image of clear water rushing through tumbled granite boulders on the Lower River track.]()
Sit and watch clear water rushing through tumbled granite boulders on the Lower River track.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![Image of a Boyd's forest dragon which is at home in Daintree National Park (CYPAL).]()
Daintree National Park (CYPAL) is home to Boyd's forest dragons.
Photo credit: Jodie Bray © Queensland Government
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![An image of the Rex Creek bridge which is suspended high above the cascading Rex Creek at Mossman Gorge.]()
Rex Creek bridge is suspended high above the cascading Rex Creek at Mossman Gorge.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![Image of the views of the Mossman River from the lookout at the end of the Baral Marrajanga track at Mossman Gorge.]()
Enjoy views of the Mossman River from the lookout at the end of the Baral Marrajanga track at Mossman Gorge.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![Image of the Kulki boardwalk from the day-use area to a viewing platform.]()
Follow the Kulki boardwalk from the day-use area to a viewing platform.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
Highlights and announcements
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Be inspired: Experience a feast for your senses at Mossman Gorge
If you’re looking for a cool change in the rainforest that both you and the kids will enjoy, along with an opportunity for a unique cultural experience, look no further than Mossman Gorge in Daintree National Park (CYPAL).
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Be inspired: Explore the tropics in ‘the Wet’—our top 3 ‘must dos’
Dramatic! Exhilarating! Invigorating! The wet season is an exciting time of year to explore the tropics of north Queensland.
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Image creditMaxime Coquard © Queensland Government![Family on walk with a ranger, Lake Barrine.]()
Be inspired: Grab your boots and adventure outdoors—7 short walks around Cairns and Townsville
‘These boots are made for walkin’ and that’s just what they’ll do…’ If you like the sound of rambling through ancient rainforests, wandering along palm-fringed beaches and clambering around tropical islands, not to mention, spotting awesome wildlife, read on!
- Wet season closure: Noah Beach camping area, Cape Tribulation, Daintree National Park (CYPAL) 3 January to 14 April 2022
- Temporary walking track closure: Saddle track, Kulki day-use area, Cape Tribulation Daintree National Park (CYPAL) 23 December 2021 to 25 February 2022