Stretching for over 500 kilometres along Tropical North Queensland's coastline, the Daintree Rainforest is the oldest continually surving rainforest on earth and once covered the entire Australian continent.

The Daintree Rainforest is home to one of the world's largest flightless birds, the Southern Cassowary and to Australia's most primitive kangaroo, the Lumholtz Tree Kangaroo.

Approximately 3,000 different plant species from 210 families are found in the Rainforest. Some of the trees found here are more than 3,000 years old. The tallest trees in the forest reach up to 60 metres.

The Daintree Rainforest provides on of the best examples of a tropical environment in the world. It receives vast amounts of rain, however this usually occurs in torrential downpours that last only a few hours at a time. When it's not raining, usually the sun is out in full force highlighting the vibrant colours of the rainforest and the sea.

The rainforest has about 120 days of rain per year, with an average of 2013, falling per year.

The Daintree Rainforest is one of our most precious natural resources. It is a powerful place, a true wilderness where nature rules. Be sure to take a tour or a drive up to Daintree and Cape Tribulation to expore this natural beauty for yourselves and understand it's importance in our lives. The drive to Cape Tribulation from Port Douglas takes about 1.5 hours and offers beautiful rainforest boardwalks, sandy beaches and cute cafes.

Please note that saltwater crocodiles are present in this area. Stop off at the Daintree River crossing and take a crocodile cruise!