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Daintree Rainforest
Queensland 19m
Best Time
Year round
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The Daintree Rainforest is a spectacular tropical rainforest region in Queensland, estimated to be over 180 million years old, making it the oldest continuously surviving tropical rainforest in the world. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site where the dense green canopy directly meets the coral waters of the Coral Sea at Cape Tribulation.
💡Why Visit?
Visit to walk through prehistoric jungle canopy, cruise the Daintree River to spot wild saltwater crocodiles, and stand at Cape Tribulation where the rainforest meets the reef.
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Quick Facts
RegionQueensland
CountryAustralia
Altitude19m
Budget StayA$45.00*/night
Budget FoodA$40.00*/day
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🌡️ Weather & Best Time
Aug · Drizzle
This destination has a temperate climate with temperatures ranging from 22°C to 27°C annually. Avoid travel in Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Dec due to heavy rainfall.
Temperature range (°C)
Aug
☀️Drizzle
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Temperature19° – 24°C
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Rainfall178mm
💡Okay
💡Moderate — expect frequent rain
⚠️ Avoid travelling in Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Dec due to extreme conditions.
Plan a trip for AugClimate averages based on 10-year historical data · Open-Meteo
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Where to Stay
🎒 Deluxe
A$45.00*/night
- Cape Tribulation backpacker eco-hostel
- Safari tent campsite
🏨 Premium
A$200*/night
- Daintree Wilderness Lodge eco-cabin
- Cape Tribulation beach house
✨ Luxury
A$650*/night
- Silky Oaks Lodge luxury treehouse
- Daintree Ecolodge luxury villa
⛺ Camping available · A$15.00*/night
Local Cuisine
⭐ Barramundi with tropical fruit salsarestaurant
⭐ Exotic Tropical Fruit Ice Cream (e.g. Black Sapote, Jackfruit)street
Bush tucker infused disheslocal