- UNESCO1988 (Wet Tropics)
- GatewayPort Douglas
- Time needed1-2 days
- WildlifeCassowary, crocodiles
- DestinationAustralia
Part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, the Daintree is home to cassowaries, tree kangaroos and ancient fern species. Cross the Daintree River by cable ferry, walk the boardwalks at Mossman Gorge and Marrdja, and take a croc-spotting river cruise. Never swim in rivers or estuaries: saltwater crocodiles live here.
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Location
Coordinates: -16.1700, 145.4185 · Open in Google Maps
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