Daintree Discovery Centre

Daintree Discovery Centre Multi Award Winning Interpretive Centre for the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest. Self Guided Audio Tours available in 8 languages.
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The Discovery Centre will reopen on Tuesday, February 6 with revised opening hours of 10am to 3pm. Please note, you can only visit the Daintree Discovery Centre if you have pre-booked your ticket, this is due to restrictions allowing pre-booked tours only to travel on the Daintree Ferry. To facilitate a smooth journey, it is crucial you present this booking confirmation at the Daintree Ferry. With

out it, you may encounter difficulties crossing the Daintree River on the ferry service. The multi-award winning Discovery Centre allows visitors to experience one of Australia’s last remaining pockets of low-land rainforest at every level. Located just 10kms north of the Daintree River Ferry, it boasts the spectacular Canopy Tower (over 23m/76 feet high), Aerial Walkway, Interpretive Display Centre with interactive technology, Creek Ecology Display and a small theatre. Ask about our Carbon Offset/Bio-sequestration project – since June 2007.

07/06/2026

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A different perspective of the rainforest.Jarrabina Terraces winds through the mid-canopy, offering a view of the Daintr...
06/06/2026

A different perspective of the rainforest.

Jarrabina Terraces winds through the mid-canopy, offering a view of the Daintree that few people get to experience. This accessible boardwalk sits among the treetops, revealing another layer of one of the world’s oldest rainforests.

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I’m so tired of this view… says no one ever 😉 Got this iconic shot from Alexandra Lookout in your camera roll?📸 Nicole B...
05/06/2026

I’m so tired of this view… says no one ever 😉 Got this iconic shot from Alexandra Lookout in your camera roll?

📸 Nicole Biancorosso

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The Canopy Tower is just asking to be climbed. Give us a like if you have walked the 112 steps to the top? Visit Port Do...
01/06/2026

The Canopy Tower is just asking to be climbed. Give us a like if you have walked the 112 steps to the top?

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Scrub pythons are one of the largest snakes in the Daintree Rainforest, known for their impressive size and ability to b...
30/05/2026

Scrub pythons are one of the largest snakes in the Daintree Rainforest, known for their impressive size and ability to blend seamlessly into the canopy.

Non-venomous and rarely seen in motion, they rely on camouflage and patience, often coiled along branches or tucked into tree hollows.

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The Aerial Walkway at the Daintree Discovery Centre takes visitors into the mid-level of the rainforest, where epiphytes...
28/05/2026

The Aerial Walkway at the Daintree Discovery Centre takes visitors into the mid-level of the rainforest, where epiphytes and vines cling to the canopy and McLean’s Creek flows below.

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These bracket fungi are nature’s clean-up crew, breaking down fallen timber and returning nutrients back into the forest...
26/05/2026

These bracket fungi are nature’s clean-up crew, breaking down fallen timber and returning nutrients back into the forest floor.

Look a little closer on your next walk and you will start to see the rainforest differently. It is not just growing… it is constantly rebuilding itself.

Spotted one along the track lately?

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Meet the Northern Stony Creek Frog (Litoria jungguy), a familiar face across the Daintree and the wider Wet Tropics. Oft...
24/05/2026

Meet the Northern Stony Creek Frog (Litoria jungguy), a familiar face across the Daintree and the wider Wet Tropics. Often spotted clinging to rocks beside fast-flowing streams, this species knows how to handle the current.

Next time you are near the water, slow down… you might spot one holding its ground.

📸 Lucky Casey

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The Daintree Discovery Centre’s guidebook is a much welcome tool for those visiting the Centre and beyond. It offers pra...
22/05/2026

The Daintree Discovery Centre’s guidebook is a much welcome tool for those visiting the Centre and beyond. It offers practical advice, helps identify local wildlife and plant species, and guides visitors along the Centre’s walks before becoming a reliable companion for exploring further afield.

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Well hello there…what do we see here? Guess below 👇📸 IG/alpstoanywhereVisit Port Douglas & Daintree Visit Queensland,...
20/05/2026

Well hello there…what do we see here?

Guess below 👇

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Address

Cnr Cape Tribulation Road & Tulip Oak Rd
Cow Bay, QLD
4873

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61740989171

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