The Daintree Rainforest in Australia is a amazing natural marvel estimated to be around 135 million years old.This National Park is a tropical forest and the oldest living rainforest on earth. It is the distinct place in the world where two World Heritage-listed sites meet, the rainforest and the reef. For those want to visit the far North Queensland, it is significant since it serves as your gateway to Cape Tribulation and to the world famous Great Barrier Reef.
The Daintree is located in the north east coast of Queensland, As being the oldest rainforest in the whole World Daintree is tens of millions of years older than the Amazon Rainforest. It is a rare combination of tropical rainforest, white sandy beaches, and fringing reefs just offshore.
This unique area of wonder is so appealing that its ancient ferns, emerald green vines and rich shade created the plot for the movie ‘Avatar’.
This ecologically unique rainforest is home to the most extensive range of rare plants and animals on earth, accumulated within an area of almost 1200 square kilometers – the largest chunk of reserved tropical rainforest in Australia.
With the recognition of its universal natural values, this has been listed as a World Heritage Site, by UNESCO in the year 2015.
Surrounded by a huge area, its attractions are at far reaching distance from one another. So a 4×4 drive is the the easiest way to navigate between them. The Daintree National Park is highlighted with many walking tracks and there are a number of accommodation options within the Daintree Rainforest itself.
Things to experience in the Daintree Rain forest :
* Here you can get a complete guide about the origins of the ancient rainforest
* Take a cruise on the Daintree River for a look of saltwater crocodiles.
* Encounter the thrilling Australian wildlife by taking a guided night walk through the jungle.
* Enjoy the freshwater swimming pools in the Mossman River that is within the vicinity of Daintree National Park.
* Get in touch with the indigenous Kuku Yalanji people and know how they have been using the rainforest for food, medicine and shelter for more than 9000 years.
* Experience stays at the ecological lodges which offer a range of activities from helicopter tours to hot air ballooning, spa and natural therapies.
* Venturing into an exhilarating guided zip-line tour with Jungle Surfing Canopy Tours.
* Explore the delightful Daintree Village and its unique stores selling local arts and crafts.
Daintree National Park is a two hour drive from north of Cairns, or about an hour from north of Port Douglas. Visitors can opt for coach depart from Cairns and Port Douglas year round or can hire a car and drive themselves. They can even go for a durable tour by staying in a picturesque town or village at the thresholds of the rainforest -at Mossman or Cape Tribulation.
