Daintree National Park (CYPAL) Tropical North Queensland

The Cape Tribulation section of Daintree National Park (CYPAL) is where the rainforest meets the reef. Photo credit: © Tourism and Events Queensland

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Celebrating and sharing the unique and diverse culture of the Eastern Kuku Yalanjiwarra people, who are proudly caring for Jalun (reef) and Madja (rainforest). Photo credit: © Tourism and Events Queensland

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). Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government

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Dramatic! Exhilarating! Invigorating! The wet season is an exciting time of year to explore the tropics of north Queensland. Photo credit: Paul Curtis © Queensland Government

Attractions

Daintree National Park (CYPAL) is comprised of two sections—Mossman Gorge and Cape Tribulation.

  • Connect with the lives, culture and beliefs of the Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal people at this visitor centre, gateway to Mossman Gorge.

    • Toilets
    • No barbecue
    • No picnic tables
    • Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
    • No lookout
  • Arrive at this busy day-use area by shuttle bus, ready to relax with a picnic and explore the walks in Mossman Gorge.

    • Toilets
    • No barbecue
    • Picnic tables
    • Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
    • No lookout
  • Soak up views over the coastal lowlands and the Great Barrier Reef from the steep rainforest-clad slopes of Walu Wugirriga (Mount Alexandra).

    • No toilets
    • No barbecue
    • No picnic tables
    • Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
    • Lookout
  • Unwind in this large day-use area nestled in dense rainforest beside a creek, a great place to start your Daintree exploration.

    • Toilets
    • No barbecue
    • Picnic tables
    • Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
    • No lookout
  • Relax in the shade and enjoy a picnic in this pleasant grassy area surrounded by tropical lowland rainforest, near Myall Beach.

    • Toilets
    • No barbecue
    • Picnic tables
    • Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
    • No lookout
  • Swaying palm trees fringe the sands, seemingly holding back the rainforest as it tumbles down the slopes towards the ocean.

    • No toilets
    • No barbecue
    • No picnic tables
    • Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
    • No lookout
  • Soak up the atmosphere of the place where rainforest meets reef, as you relax with a picnic in this shady day-use area.

    • Toilets
    • No barbecue
    • Picnic tables
    • Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
    • No lookout