Cape Tribulation: attractions, tours and activities

Way up in Tropical North Queensland, Cape Tribulation is where two UNESCO World Heritage Sites collide – the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. It’s raw, remote, and ridiculously beautiful. There’s no phone signal, limited development, and wildlife everywhere, making it the ultimate digital detox spot. And if you think the Amazon is old—guess what? The Daintree is over 180 million years old, officially the world's oldest tropical rainforest.

Top 3 things to do in Cape Tribulation

1. Walk the Daintree Rainforest trails

This UNESCO Site is certainly worth shouting about. Here, you can get going on guided tours through age-old ferns, mangroves, trees – we did say the biodiversity is pretty insane. Plus, theres’ rare wildlife too like the endangered cassowary or tree kangaroo. Keep your eyes peeled.

2. Snorkel or dive the Great Barrier Reef

With easy access to the Great Barrier Reef, there’s lots of ways to enjoy the worlds most famous marine ecosystems. Take a boat trip, snorkel, dive, or cruise in a glass-bottom boat. You’ll be pretty wowed by the coral gardens, fish, turtles and even reef sharks.

3. Stroll along Cape Tribulation beach

No visit to Cape Tribulation would be complete without a stroll along this famous beach. Fringed by rainforest and azure waters, it’s hard to beat a place in terms of beauty. Walk along the short, snap a pic at the headland lookout, or even go horseback riding along the coastline – its real movie star stuff.