Cape Tribulation, QUEENSLAND
Airing Date: Dec 16th, 2002
Here two World Heritage listed treasures, the Daintree National Park and the Great Barrier Reef, exist side-by-side.
For a nature-filled day, head to the Daintree National Park where you can walk along boardwalks into the rainforest. Along the way you will see an amazing variety of wildlife plus some of the best rainforest flora in the world.
If it's a day on the water you are after a sea kayaking tour around Cape Tribulation is a great way to enjoy the sunshine and to see the sea life.
For a gourmet dining experience in the rainforest the Dragonfly Caf is the place to stop for lunch.
And for comfortable accommodation right in the middle of the rainforest the Coconut Beach Rainforest Resort is the perfect choice.
A self-drive holiday in an open topped vehicle is a great way to enjoy the rainforest. For a really fun experience hire a mini moke and head south to the Daintree River.
The trip from Cape Tribulation to the Daintree River will take about an hour - if you don't stop too often along the way.
At the Daintree River there is a ferry that connects the tropical north to the rest of Queensland.
While on the subject of the River, don't miss the Daintree River Train. The train travels for an hour and a half along the beautiful waterway and right past the natural home of saltwater crocs.
And if you still want more of the rainforest book for a theatrical Flames of the Forest dining experience.
Set under the stars in the world's most ancient rainforest you will be treated to a three-course dinner with drinks and entertainment. This is a unique experience and the evening concludes with a tree planting, so guests actively participate in replanting the forest in which they have dined.
The facts
Qantas flies to Cairns daily from all capital cities.
Qantas
Tel: 13 13 13
Rainforest Villas at the Coconut Beach Rainforest Resort start from $360 per room per night.
Coconut Beach Rainforest Resort
Tel: 1800 816 525 or
Car hire from Yahoo Car Rentals start at $44 a day.
Yahoo Car Rentals
Tel: 07 4031 2379
Meals at the Dragonfly Caf cost around $16.
Dragonfly Gallery Caf
Tel: 07 4098 0121
Three-hour sea kayaking tours with Cape Tribulation Sea Kayaking cost from $39 per person.
Tropical Leisure Services
Tel: 07 4098 0072
A one and a half tour on the Daintree Rainforest River Train costs $22 per person. To cross the Daintree River on the ferry costs $8 each way.
Daintree Rainforest River Train
Tel: 1800 808 309
The 'Flames of the Forest' dining experience costs $240 per person. The price includes transfers, a three-course dinner and drinks.
Flames of the Forest
Tel: 0438 983 652
Tourism Tropical North Queensland
Tel: 07 4051 3588
