Top Cape Tribulation Outdoor Activities

Get a different perspective on the oldest rainforest on Earth on this zip lining experience in Cape Tribulation. In a small group of no more than 10, explore the Daintree Rainforest canopy as you soar up to 49 feet (15 meters) above ground and learn about the UNESCO-listed Daintree Rainforest's ecosystem from your guides.

Daintree National Park encompasses a World Heritage listed ecosystem that is both fantastical and mysterious. This old growth rainforest is a place where plants and animals predate the dinosaurs, kangaroos live in trees, and birds grow bigger than humans. Explore the area with a local Wet Tropics accredited biological scientist who will tell its story with wit, humor, and scientific understanding. Our company has 23 years experience in guiding visitors from around the world, so language differences are never an issue.

They say the rainforest meets the reef at Cape Tribulation, and you’ll see why on this day tour from Cairns. Hop on board the Daintree River ferry to get to the Cape. Tour the rainforests and beaches safely with a guide, looking out for saltwater crocs, cassowaries, and other tropical wildlife. Cool off with a swim in a freshwater creek and relax on pristine beaches. This is a fun-filled day and an easy way to visit this wild area.

Experience Cape Tribulation on a half-day snorkeling adventure. After a convenient pickup at your hotel, board a sturdy ocean safari vessel and head for the cape. Throw on your gear and dive in, watching for sea turtles, eagle rays, giant clams, brilliant coral, starfish, and tropical fish as you swim along the spectacular Great Barrier Reef. Marvel at the Daintree Rainforest—a UNESCO World Heritage site—from the water.

Explore Northern Queensland’s natural beauty on a full-day tour of Cape Tribulation and the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Daintree Rainforest from Cairns. Start the day spotting koalas, kangaroos, and crocodiles at a wildlife park in Port Douglas, then head to Cape Tribulation beach. Take a guided hike through the rainforest, looking out for native birds such as cassowaries. End with a cruise on the Daintree River and perhaps spy wild crocodiles.

The Daintree Rainforest is part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics, and is renowned for its exotic wildlife and unique ecosystems. On this 2-hour walking tour, explore the jungle trails after dark and discover the rainforest at its most active, when nocturnal wildlife is on the move and ancient trees appear even more atmospheric.

Experience an exclusive eco-tour that showcases North Queensland’s natural beauty and culture in a fast-paced adventure. Visit the heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, see lush tropical Daintree rainforest, picture-perfect Cape Tribulation beaches, and cruise down cooper creek on a historic crocodile tour. This is the only place where two World Heritage-listed sites, the Daintree Rainforest & Great Barrier Reef, meet. The historical tour showcases the real natural beauty and excitement the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation will showcase. After a half-day of touring, choose to unwind & relax at the unique Ferntree Rainforest Lodge and spend a night immersed within the heart of the Daintree Rainforest.

See nocturnal wildlife in its native habitat on this small-group nighttime guided walk around Cape Tribulation. In the company of scientist guides, venture into old growth tropical rainforest, following trails only your group has access to, and learn all about the plants and animals that make this World Heritage-listed ecosystem their home.