While facing challenges, contrary to media reports the Reef is still very much alive as you can see from this recent image. The Daintree is in the centre of the region bounded by the Mossman River in the south and the Bloomfield River 60 km 40 miles to the north.
Through it's heart flows the magnificent Daintree River and, a little further north, Coopers Creek. The Daintree River is home to an amazing diversity of life-forms with more than fish species, over crustaceans and the prehistoric-looking Saltwater Crocodile. Coopers Creek winds through the rainforest about half-way between the Daintree River and Cape Tribulation.
Both systems offer a diversity of cruises with expert guides helping you spot crocodiles, countless species of birds and a variety of wildlife. The Daintree River offers amazing opportunities for photographers and is a paradise for fishing enthusiasts. Enter the email address associated with your account and we will email you instructions to reset your password. Every purchase you make you receive Experience Points that can be redeemed on things like theme parks, cruises, tours and much more.
Get exclusive discounts with our Experience Perks on a number of great partners brands for extra savings on food, fashion, accommodation and more. The lushness of the World Heritage-protected Daintree Rainforest is one of the biggest drawcards for visitors travelling to Tropical North Queensland , featuring a diverse ecosystem and some of the oldest preserved plant life on the planet.
In addition, if you're looking for things to do in the Daintree and Tropical North QLD and its surrounding areas, be sure to visit our main Tropical North QLD region page for information on tours, activities and much more.
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The Kuku Yalanji people also took advantage of the range of insects found in the rainforest for medicinal purposes. Some of these insects are also edible and were even considered gastronomic delicacies.
A universal favourite was the witchetty grub. Witchetty grubs are highly nutritious and the raw innards were useful when treating sores and also assisted with relieving pain.
Another great source of food was the native bees. The larvae, honeycomb and honey was highly prized and the honey was also used as a healing agent. This is just a small sample of the range of bush tuckers and medicinal properties available in the Daintree Rainforest. It is so important for us to preserve this one of a kind natural wonder. You are welcome to visit this stunningly diverse natural habitat, but please ensure that you leave this pristine environment as it was when you arrived.
Protecting this natural environment starts with you. It is also vital to do what we can to protect the cassowary and boost their numbers in the Daintree. The best way to achieve this is with rainforest re-vegetation. Rainforest Rescue is a fantastic organisation who undertakes in the necessary re-vegetation that is needed to support the cassowary population. Every donation helps to save this magnificent creature and help sustain the wonderful natural diversity of the Daintree Rainforest.
The Daintree is like no other place on earth - it's the oldest intact tropical rainforest in the world! Join a local park, river or beach clean-up. Opening hours: 8. You are here: Home » About the Daintree Rainforest. Search for:. About the Daintree Rainforest.
Tourist Hotspot With so many wonders to discover in the Daintree Rainforest, it is no wonder that this natural wonder receives a large number of visitors every year at , visitors annually.
The History of the Rainforest There is a lot of fascinating history to be explored when it comes to the Daintree Rainforest.
The Origins of the Rainforest Many millions of years ago Australia was warm and humid and rainfall was plentiful. They share a few similar features, such as the shape of their trees, however overall they are quite different.
Temperate rainforests are typically quite cool and are much older than tropical rainforests. Tropical rainforests on the other hand are hot and humid and experience much higher levels of rainfall. It is important to note however, that not all tropical forests are rainforests. Tropical rainforests are dense, wet, and must be situated between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn. Sorry Tasmania, no tropical rainforests for you!
Additionally, these rainforests must never have frost, and must receive between 80 and inches of rainfall.
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