Can you go to Daintree rainforest on your own?

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1. Can you go to Daintree rainforest on your own?
2. Why is the Daintree rainforest so special?
3. Can you swim in the Daintree rainforest?
4. Where does the Daintree rainforest end?
5. What is the oldest jungle in the world?
6. Do you have to pay to enter Daintree rainforest?
7. Is Cape Tribulation accessible by car?
8. Is there crocodiles in Daintree Rainforest?
9. What is the oldest rainforest on earth?
10. How much virgin forest is left?
11. Who owns the Daintree Rainforest?
12. Who owns Daintree tea?
13. Is the Daintree in danger?

Can you go to Daintree rainforest on your own?

Daintree Rainforest is a place that's seemingly daunting without a guided tour, but with this easy itinerary, you can explore it all on your own. ... Thus, you don't necessarily need a tour guide to help you explore what the northeast coast of Queensland, Australia has to offer.

Why is the Daintree rainforest so special?

The Daintree is one of the best biologically diverse rainforests in the world. Home to a huge percentage of the entire country's animal population. This includes 30% of Australia's frog population, 65% of butterfly and bats and around 12,000 different insect species. As well as being diverse, the animals are unique.

Can you swim in the Daintree rainforest?

Yes! And there are some awesome swimming spots in the Daintree Rainforest for you to explore! Sure, there are some beautiful beaches nearby but sometimes you just want to jump into a river or lake. There are a few awesome reasons why you should head to the Daintree for a swim, and we'll tell you why!

Where does the Daintree rainforest end?

The 95 km (60 mile) Daintree region starts at Mossman Gorge, an hour's drive north of Cairns, continues past Daintree Village, across the Daintree River, through the rainforest of Daintree National Park to Cape Tribulation and along the Bloomfield Track towards Cooktown.

What is the oldest jungle in the world?

The Daintree Rainforest The Daintree Rainforest is a part of the Wet Tropics of Queensland Rainforest, that spans across the Cairns Region. The Wet Tropics Rainforest (that the Daintree is a part of) is the oldest continually surviving tropical rainforest in the world.

Do you have to pay to enter Daintree rainforest?

Entry costs A$28 adults, A$14 children 5 to 17, and A$68 for a family of four. The center is open daily 8:30am to 5pm (except Christmas Day). Just about everyone who visits Port Douglas takes a guided four-wheel-drive day trip into the beautiful Daintree and Cape Tribulation rainforests.

Is Cape Tribulation accessible by car?

You can hire a normal sedan car to drive to Cape Tribulation. This is the best transport option as the activities and scenery are spread evenly across the 40km strip of beautiful coastline from Cow Bay to Cape Tribulation.

Is there crocodiles in Daintree Rainforest?

CROCODILES. There are two species of crocodiles in Australia, the Saltwater and Freshwater species, and only the "salties" inhabit the Daintree River. ... The Daintree River has a population of about 70 adult crocodiles, the largest being the males at about 5 metres.

What is the oldest rainforest on earth?

The Daintree Rainforest The Daintree Rainforest is a part of the Wet Tropics of Queensland Rainforest, that spans across the Cairns Region. The Wet Tropics Rainforest (that the Daintree is a part of) is the oldest continually surviving tropical rainforest in the world.

How much virgin forest is left?

According to the World Resources Institute, less than 1% of "Frontier Forests"--large, contiguous virgin forests with all the species intact--still exist in the lower 48 states. Of the original 1.04 billion acres of virgin forest in the U.S., over 96% has been cut down.

Who owns the Daintree Rainforest?

Eastern Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal people The Daintree National Park's traditional owners are the Eastern Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal people. Many of the natural features of the landscape hold spiritual significance for the traditional owners. One of these features is the location of the bouncing stones at Thornton Beach.

Who owns Daintree tea?

the Nicholas family Daintree Tea Company celebrated 40 years in 2018! The Plantation was established in 1978, by the Nicholas family, who still own and operate the business.

Is the Daintree in danger?

Unfortunately for us, we fall under the category prey with these creatures, with numerous deaths and injuries throughout history, with an average of two fatal occurrences per year. Daintree is swarming with crocs, all looming in rivers, watering holes, and the nearby ocean.