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Daintree National Park 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; Cape Tribulation begins 110km north of Cairns.
Welcome
The Eastern Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal people are the Traditional Owners of Daintree National Park. 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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![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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![Stop in at the Mossman Gorge Centre to plan your route around the gorge.]()
Stop in at the Mossman Gorge Centre to plan your route around the gorge.
Photo credit: Mike Prociv © Queensland Government
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![Mount Alexandra lookout 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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![Enjoy a picnic in pleasant grassy surrounds with picnic shelters and tables at Dubiji day-use area.]()
Enjoy a picnic in pleasant grassy surrounds with picnic shelters and tables at Dubiji day-use area.
Photo credit: Deb Simmons © Queensland Government
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![The lookout at the end of the Mount Sorrow Ridge trail 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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![Visit Myall Beach where the swaying palms line the white sandy shoreline.]()
Visit Myall Beach 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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![Wander under the green, palm canopy on the Dubuji boardwalk.]()
Wander under the green, palm canopy on the Dubuji boardwalk.
Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
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![Gaze out over the mangrove-lined creek at the lookout on the Marrja boardwalk.]()
Gaze out over the mangrove-lined creek at the lookout on the Marrja boardwalk.
Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
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![Southern cassowaries are 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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![The lookout at the end of the Kulki boardwalk has views of the rainforest-clad slopes sweeping down to meet the long sandy beach.]()
The lookout at the end of the Kulki boardwalk has views of the rainforest-clad slopes sweeping down to meet the long sandy beach.
Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
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![Park your campervan at Noah Beach camping area and make it 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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![The Lower River track has great views of the beautiful Mossman River.]()
The Lower River track has great views of the beautiful Mossman River.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![Kulki day-use area 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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![Follow 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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![Sit and watch 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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![Marvel at the strangler fig arch on the Marrja boardwalk.]()
Marvel at the strangler fig arch on the Marrja boardwalk.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![The Daintree National Park is home to Boyd's forest dragons.]()
The Daintree National Park is home to Boyd's forest dragons.
Photo credit: Jodie Bray © Queensland Government
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![Rex Creek Bridge is suspended high above the cascading Rex Creek.]()
Rex Creek Bridge is suspended high above the cascading Rex Creek.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![Enjoy views of the Mossman River from the lookout at the end of the Baral Marrajanga track.]()
Enjoy views of the Mossman River from the lookout at the end of the Baral Marrajanga track.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![Follow 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
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![The picturesque backdrop of Struck Rock adds to the scenery of Thornton Beach.]()
The picturesque backdrop of Struck Rock adds to the scenery of Thornton Beach.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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