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Chris Dahlberg - Birdwatching tours on the Daintree River at dawn visiting various habitats. Established since July 1992 and led by Chris Dahlberg this tour averages 50 species which are displayed on the more information page. All tours are conducted by Chris Dahlberg. BushwalkingIt is possible to climb up to Mount Sorrow along the ridge line behind Cape Trib for a spectacular view. It is not an easy climb, and there can be leeches, but it is well worth the effort if you are an experienced walker. You start the walk near the National Park Office at the Cape. Ask for detailed directions to the start of the track at the National Park Office. Make sure you tell your accommodation house where you are going. Plan to start early and carry water. Tourists have gone missing on this walk and never been found. Cane toad racing
Once a week at PK's Jungle Village they hold the famous cane toad races. Crocodile spottingCrocodile spotting is a popular activity around Cape Tribulation and many crocodiles live in the Daintree river and all other creeks in the area. The best time to see crocodiles is in the winter / dry season when the water is cold and they lie on the river banks to sun themselves. Be crocodile aware when you arrive in this area, many people stand right at the waters edge of the Daintree river or other creeks, even with their children. A crocodile can swim 20km/h under water without a ripple on the surface and burst out with enough speed and power to drag a horse or cow into the water so you or your children are an easy target. Keep away from the waters edge and get on a safe boat is the best advice. Chris
Dahlberg - Crocodile and birdwatching
tours on the Daintree River at dawn visiting various habitats.
Established since July 1992 and led by Chris Dahlberg this tour
averages 50 species which are displayed on the more information
page. All tours are conducted by Chris Dahlberg. Exotic Fruit Tasting
Fishing
Fishing in the Cape Tribulation Daintree area is done mainly on the Daintree River and on the Great Barrier Reef, north of Cape Tribulation there is no fishing allowed and the rest of the area is divided in many different zones which you will have to familiarize yourself with. More info... Four wheel drive safaris
Great Barrier ReefScuba diving the Great Barrier Reef topped the list when early 2004 a survey was held in the UK and people were asked for their 'five things to do before you die'. A visit to Cape Tribulation would just simply not be complete without a trip to this amazing eco system. While many (often pretty large) boats run out of Cairns and Port Douglas, Cape Tribulation has only two small operators, ensuring a great day and pristine coral, and with the reef being closer to the coast than anywhere else along the 2000 km. of reef your travel time is kept down, giving you more time on the reef. Out on the reef you will see lots of brightly
colored fish and corals, sting rays, giant clams, sea turtles,
and even some harmless small reef sharks. Some days whales
are spotted too that pass through the area on their way to
breeding grounds. Never dived before? Never mind, you can still dive here. This is called an intro-dive and a qualified instructor will equip you, give you all instructions needed and stay with you throughout the dive. An experience not to be missed.
Guided rainforest walksThere is a choice of guided walks, departing morning, afternoon or evening, lasting between 2 and 3.5 hours. Most of them do free pick-up and return to your accommodation. Walking the ancient jungle with a knowledgable local guide will give you a totally different insight into this amazing eco-system than walking by yourself.
Horse riding
Horse riding in Cape Tribulation is a good way to see how the Daintree rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef, your horse ride will lead through both rainforest and along the beach. More info... Insect Museum
The Daintree is home to many different insects and
you can see those and many others from around the world in the
Daintree Entomological Museum. Jungle Surfing
Massage
Mountain bikingAt PK's Jungle Village and some other resorts they hire out mountain bikes for you to explore the area and head up the Bloomfield Track. Daintree River cruisesChris
Dahlberg - Birdwatching tours
on the Daintree River at dawn visiting various habitats. Established
since July 1992 and led by Chris Dahlberg this tour averages 50
species which are displayed on the more information page. All
tours are conducted by Chris Dahlberg. Sea kayaking
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The entrance to the Dubuji car park is signposted on the main road at Cape Tribulation. Park here and look for the entrance to the Dubuji Boardwalk (a 1.8 km interpretive boardwalk through the forest and mangroves). You can exit onto the beach and walk back via the mangrove boardwalk or go back through the car park. |
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MYALL BEACH TO CAPE TRIBULATION BEACH - One and a half hour round trip
Opposite the Take-away in the Cape Tribulation village, take
the small gravel track follow it towards the beach. The boardwalk
through the mangroves takes you out onto Myall Beach - turn
left towards the Cape and walk for a kilometre until you come
to a small creek. Check the tide times as the creek can be
a little deep at times. Cross the creek. 200 metres passed
the creek is a sign for Cape Trib beach. Follow this track
into the forest and over the saddle of the Cape which will
bring you to the Cape Trib beach car park and onto cape Trib
beach. The lookout path is concreted and starts near the toilets.
Return along the road or back the way you came.
CAPE TRIB SHOP AND SWIMMING HOLE - One and a half hour round trip
If you would like to go for a swim in a beautiful freshwater swimming hole, head south along the main road from the village at Cape Tribulation and follow the footpath for 1.5 km, turning right into the driveway at the Cape Trib Shop. Follow the signs to the waterhole over on your left. After a swim, go back to the main road, cross the road and take the track directly opposite. There is a padlocked gate which you can go around. Follow the path towards the beach - it goes past the old barge landing on Myall Creek which was the only method for bringing in supplies in the days before the road was built to Cape Tribulation. There are crocodiles in this creek - do not attempt to cross it. The track continues to the beach. Head north until you reach the Dubuji beach access and cut back to the main road here.This will bring you out in the Cape Tribulation village.
MARDJA BOTANICAL WALK - 30 minutes
Located 10 minutes drive to the south of Cape Tribulation. A boardwalk and concrete pathway leads you through high value rainforest with interpretive signs to Oliver Creek, where you can sit and watch out for crocodiles.Go early morning or late afternoon to avoid the tourist rush. You can hire a bicycle from your accommodation house to get there.
EMMAGEN BEACH AND CREEK - Five hours round trip from Cape Tribulation.
Follow the main road north for 8km through forest and past creeks (about 2 hours). Just before Emmagen Creek sign you will find a white gate on the left hand side of the road. Follow the path past this gate for about 800 metres and you will find a stunning freshwater swimming hole and a sandy beach. At low tide it is possible to walk back to Cape Trib along the beach from Emmagen Beach. To access Emmagen Beach, follow the track on the east side of the 400 metres south of Emmagen Creek, starting at a giant Strangler Fig tree. Take water and insect repellant and check tide times.
MT SORROW RIDGE WALK - 6 hours return
It is possible to climb up to the ridge line behind Cape Trib
for a spectacular view. It is not an easy climb, and there can
be leeches, but it is well worth the effort if you are an experienced
walker. You start the walk near the National Park Office at the
Cape. Ask for detailed directions to the start of the track at
the National Park Office. Make sure you tell your accommodation
house where you are going. Plan to start early and carry water.
Tourists have gone missing on this walk and never been found.
In early 2007 a number of hikers were also chased and injured
by a very territorial cassowary ( see our cassowary
attacks page).
More info on this walk on the National
Parks website.
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