Leave the everyday behind and make the most of your time in the Daintree.
From rainforest walks and river cruises to beachside experiences and local produce, there’s simply too much to see and do in a single day - making it the perfect time to slow down, stay longer and experience more. Go on, stay a night or two...
For our locals, ride free on the Daintree ferry for May and June with your Douglas Card - check out more below.
Explore our blogs and suggested itineraries to help plan your Daintree escape then check out local deals and hit the road!
10 Reasons to Stay Overnight in the Daintree Rainforest
While many people think the Daintree warrants only a day trip from nearby Port Douglas, stay a few days and the secrets of the rainforest really open up to you.
Autumn is a special time to visit the Daintree. Many of the trees in the world’s oldest tropical rainforest are dressed in their blossom best, including the gorgeous Flame Tree, providing a smorgasbord of sensuous scents and colourful blooms, attracting butterflies and the myriad bird species for which the Daintree Rainforest is renowned.
Only got one day to explore the Daintree? No worries! Follow our guide to get you from Port Douglas to Cape Tribulation and back before dark
Where beachside palm trees sway whilst kissing the edge of ancient rainforests, Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rainforest is one of the most luxurious and enchanting places on earth.
From rainforest campsites and glamping tents to eco-cabins and hidden swimming holes, discover how to experience the Daintree at your own pace.
Discover current deals across the Daintree Rainforest - from camping escapes at Cape Tribulation Camping and Daintree Siesta to boutique rainforest stays at Daintree Wilderness Lodge and Mist at Cape Tribulation. There are so many reasons to stay and explore the world’s oldest living rainforest.
FNQ locals can access the Daintree ferry free of charge. Valid from 1 May to 30 June 2026. Applications are open via Douglas Shire Council. Discover more about the Douglas Card and apply here!
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Tourism Port Douglas Daintree acknowledges the custodianship of the Daintree Rainforest and Great Barrier Reef by the local Kuku Yalanji and Yirraganydji people whose rich cultures, heritage values, enduring connections and shared efforts protect our natural assets for future generations, and we pay our respect to elders past, present and emerging.
