Cape Trib map: we stopped at the majority of beaches and walks.

Ferry crossing into Cape Tribulation over the Daintree river (view from our car)

Daintree is the oldest rainforest on the planet: >180 million years and growing!

Beautiful beaches. Notice no one's swimming. 🐊

Sand Art courtesy of a little critter known as a Sand Bubbler Crab.

Stinger (jellyfish) warning signs. They even provide vinegar if you get stung!

A canopy of Fan Palms (endemic to Queensland)

climbing tropical forest plant wrapping itself around its 'host'

Vines often wrap around trees & can even 'reach' over to wrap & grow around other trees

Peppermint Stick insect: sprays a white peppermint-scented fluid as defense mechanism if threatened.

Day trip to Cape Tribulation

October 25, 2024 ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F

Day trip from Port Douglas into Cape Tribulation in the Daintree National Park. The Daintree National Park consists of two parts, Cape Tribulation in the North and Mossman Gorge in the south. Today we went to Cape Tribulation which requires a short 15 min ferry to cross over the Daintree River. We were told Cape Tribulation beaches are the most dangerous in the world for crocs; so we have no plans on swimming, even though the water is really warm. We once again had multiple roads that were reduced to single lanes controlled by stop lights. Sometimes, you have to wait up to 15 minutes for the light to change. We visited the majority of sites consisting of short hikes and beaches. The hikes consisted of raised walking paths through the rain forest which added a nice diversity of plants which we haven't seen before. If you're looking for a remote vacation and deserted beaches, this is the place.Read more