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Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation: Small-Group 4WD Day

Journey deep into the oldest rainforest on earth — older than the Amazon — where the reef meets the rainforest at Cape Tribulation. A small-group 4WD day into the Daintree is Cairns' most extraordinary land-based adventure, accessible only to those who venture 1.5 hours north.

What to expect

A 4WD vehicle collects you from the Cairns marina and heads north through Port Douglas to the Daintree River ferry crossing. Guided rainforest walks reveal 135-million-year-old ecosystems — your naturalist identifies medicinal plants used by the Eastern Kuku Yalanji people for millennia. The journey culminates at Cape Tribulation beach, where World Heritage reef and rainforest collide in one breathtaking panorama. A tropical lunch is included.

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Daintree Rainforest Tours (official)
AUD 235 per adult (small group, fully guided, all transfers included)
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Good to know

This is a full-day excursion (approx. 10–11 hours) — confirm your cruise all-aboard time is no earlier than 6 pm before booking. The Daintree River ferry runs daily. Small group sizes mean dates sell out quickly; book at least 4–6 weeks ahead.

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