Top Cape Tribulation Wildlife Watching in 2026

Visit Cape Tribulation at the heart of the Daintree to see a spectacular natural habitat come to life at night. Our Daintree Great Barrier Reef Night Tour is led by a local guide who will take you underneath the canopy of one of earth's oldest rainforests. You'll find a lively nocturnal world of Far North Queensland flora and fauna, some of which only exists here.

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.

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.