Get Active - Daintree

Cape Tribulation Rainforest Habitat Beautiful Scenery & Lookouts Jungle Surfing Beach Horseriding Sea Kayaking Cape Trib Beach House accommodation Accommodation Restaurant Where the Reef meets the Rainforest Hertiage Listed Rainforest Daintree River Cruise

Experience an overnight adventure staying in the oldest rainforest in the world. Take time to explore the rainforest, rivers and beaches of the Daintree and Cape Tribulation with the Adventure Company and enjoy unique rainforest accommodation.

Enjoy a brief tour of Port Douglas and Four Mile Beach before travelling onto the award winning Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary where you will observe up close rare & endangered Australia animals. There is also the opportunity to have your photo taken with a koala and pat a kangaroo.

The journey continues along the Captain Cook Highway to the majestic Daintree River where you will cross over the Daintree River on the cable ferry and enjoy breathtaking views of the rainforest coastline and scenic lookouts.

Lunch is at the Cape Trib Beach House Restaurant. Choose from the set menu of Fish, Steak or Vegetarian dishes cooked to your taste and served with a fresh garden salad, chips and home style baked bread along with a tropical fruit platter to finish.

Following lunch choose from one of 3 activities below:-

Jungle Surfing
Jungle Surfing Canopy Tours is a must-do, new and exciting way to view the World Heritage Listed Rainforest in Cape Tribulation. Canopy surfing takes place up in the treetops, with five platforms linked by steel flying fox runs. The longest span is over 75m and the platforms vary in height from 2.5 - 19.5m above the ground. Each participant is attached by full body harness to the flying fox cables. At the highest point you fly over 22m above Mason Creek, and the flight choice is yours - slow, fast or upsidedown. 
Minimum age is 3yrs old and for adults weighing up to 120kg. Jungle Surfing is not recommended for pregnant women.

Cape Trib Horseriding
The only horse riding available in the Cape Tribulation area, they cater for beginners, intermediate and experienced rides on a group of very friendly and well trained horses. Enjoy the breathtaking Cape Tribulation scenery as you meander your way through the oldest living rainforest in the world, ride through crystal clear mountain streams, paddocks and safely along side crocodile inhabited riverbeds until you reach the spectacular Cape Tribulation Beach.
There are only very limited places where you can stroll along the beach on horseback, soaking up the atmosphere of one of the most pristine beaches in the World. Don't forget to bring your camera! On the way back you will stop at a private swimming waterhole where you can enjoy morning or afternoon tea and take a refreshing swim.
Minimum age is 13yrs old.

Sunset Kayaking
Escape the heat of the day for a 2.5hr paddle in Cape Tribulation Bay. Enjoy the solitude, because at this time of day all the tour groups have left, and you will get the whole place to yourself. Watch the sky light up as the sun sets behind Mt.Sorrow. Some days you can even watch a cassowary walk along the beach.
Minimum age is 8yrs old.

Accommodation: Cape Trib Beach House is for those after a beach holiday. The property is located right on the beach, 'where the rainforest meets the reef'. Choose from Dorm Share, Budget Double (fan with shared bathroom) and Escape Double (Air-conditioned and ensuite).

At lunch time the following day you will be collected from your accommodation to continue on the adventure. You will travel to Cape Trib beach for a walk to the headland that provides magnificent views of where the 'rainforest literally meets the reef'.

Deep into the national park is The Marrdja Botanical boardwalk , one of the specially constructed rainforest and mangrove walks. Your guide will enlighten you to the secrets of the rainforest; learn about its foods, medicines and history during your guided walk.

Arriving back at the Daintree River enjoy a 1 hour river cruise. Learn about the mangroves that line the banks, and spot crocodiles, birds and other wildlife that inhabit the area. Following this you will have the opportunity to take in the spectacular views from the Rex Lookout on your journey home, before returning to your accommodation.

Itinerary

• Depart Cairns at approx 7:00am
• Depart Port Douglas at approx 8:30am
• Entry to Rainforest Habitat  
• Daintree River Cable Ferry
• Cape Trib Beach House drop off
• Lunch on first day
• Jungle Surf, Horse Ride or Kayak activities
• Dorm Room Accommodation
• Depart Cape Trib the following day at 1pm
• Guided Marrdja Botanical Boardwalk  
• Daintree River Cruise
• Arrives in Cairns at approx 6:30pm

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