This protected area comprises of 1200 square kilometers of rainforest, making it the largest contiguous rainforest area in all of Australia. It is home to an incredible variety of wildlife, including 30% of Australia's marsupial, reptile and frog species, 20% of bird species, and 65% of its butterfly and bat species. This tremendous biodiversity has earned the park its spot among UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites.

There are several campgrounds located within the rainforest, as well as a variety of hotels, ecolodges and spa retreats. The park is open 24h year-round.

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This park is located about 110km northwest of Cairns via the Cook Highwayand, and is accessible by car, bus, boat (cable ferry), and even helicopter and plane. Sunpalm Transport offers bus transfer services from Cairns, Port Douglas, Daintree, Cape Tribulation and Cooktown, as well as an airport shuttle to the park from the Cairns Airport. The Daintree Ferry (the only cable ferry in tropical Australia) runs daily from 6:00am to midnight, dropping visitors off on the southern part of the rainforest.

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Fiona O.

Aug 4, 2008

absolutely unspoiled and enchanting, walk through the rainforest and can upon a stretch of golden beaches cystral clear water where else would you find both, miles away from the hustle and bustle of the cities in oz, saw a cassowray ( not sure if thats spelt right) on 50 left in the world so was real privelege to see such rare but ugly bird

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Kaitlin J.

Oct 13, 2008

This is a beautiful place. I spent a couple of days at a yoga retreat here called Prema Shanti Yoga and Meditation Retreat. It was so peaceful and rejuvenating there. I went snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef and found a magical blue pool in the middle of the rainforest.

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Mark C.

Oct 28, 2008

An amazing rainforest which actually has more species then the Amazon and there are some things here which are found no were else. You can go for walks along traks and there is a boat ride you can on as well and see some crocadiles

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Sharon W.

Oct 25, 2008

Don't miss going Jungle Surfing at Cape Tribulation (Refer to my other review for more details). Excellent Fun for any age! An experience that will be remembered forever.

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