Daintree Discovery Centre: Visit and Explore in the Heart of Daintree Rainforest
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73 Ratings
Cow Bay
Immerse yourself in the beauty and biodiversity of the Daintree Rainforest at the award-winning Daintree Discovery Centre. Explore every level of the forest and learn about environmental conservation in this world-class interpretive facility.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Daintree Discovery Centre - Our 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, Jurassic Forest/ Bush Tucker Trail and Cassowary circuit walks with Self Guided Audio Tours available in 8 languages.

What's Included
  • Admission Ticket
Additional Information

We extend our warm welcome to you to explore the Daintree Discovery Centre, a top-tier, award-winning interpretive establishment that offers visitors a chance to explore every layer of the Daintree Rainforest, from the undergrowth to the towering treetops.

Set up in 1989, the centre is celebrated as a pioneering figure in ecotourism, and especially, environmental preservation. It serves as an excellent gateway to the marvels of the Daintree Rainforest.

Situated in the centre of the Daintree rainforest, the Daintree Discovery Centre is just a comfortable 2-hour drive northwards from Cairns, via one of the world’s most stunning coastal routes.

Location
Daintree Discovery Centre
Cnr Cape Tribulation Rd & Tulip Oak Rd,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Julie_a
Apr 12, 2024
Well done! - A great intro to an amazing ecosystem! Climbing the tower gave great perspectives. Great for families too!
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686brendanb
Mar 31, 2024
Really nice activity to know more on the Daintree Rainforest - Really nice place to explore every level of the rainforest, with very detailed and informative audio guide. Would recommend 100% if you visit the Daintree Rainforest.
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Boardingpass558970
Feb 16, 2024
Daintree Discovery Centre - Daintree Discovery Centre is a must do for every tourist and local.Set in the oldest rainforest in the world ,it is worth a whole day of exploring,learning and immersing in an ancient beautiful lush rainforest.The 23 meter canopy tower and aerial walkway gives you a birds eye view with sightings of native birds ,butterflies,if lucky even a cassowary.The audio tour and the booklet is very informative and gives you a great appreciation of this amazing part of the world.The staff are very welcoming and helpful,so much so that I ended up with a very flat tyre lucky for me Pete one of the guides changed my tyre in the RAIN .Where would you get that customer service ? Thanks Pete for saving the day I owe you a slab of Great Northern,you're a legend.
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Yonir369
Aug 24, 2023
Must do Daintree - Admired the layout, the dedication of the centre to conservation, and the rainforest itself. The walkways are amazing. Staff at the centre were helpful and courteous. The audio and the hard copy booklet are both really well designed, and informative.
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Tonet2013
Jul 15, 2023
Well worth the trip - This rainforest is a truly amazing place - the discovery centre is full of Information and you go at your own pace. Sitting in the 23m tower among the canopy is a great feeling. Enjoyable to visit.
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Matt_c
Jun 11, 2023
Great chance to view the Daintree rainforest canopy - Amazing to walk through the Daintree canopy and learn about the ecology with the audio tour and signs. Would definately recomend if you're in the Daintree.
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Anastasia_hiker
Dec 14, 2023
Absolutely amazing...but pricey - Absolutely amazing set up and experience, and worth making the time and effort for. You learn heaps about the Daintree Rainforest with the recording devices they have there and all the info boards. It is terribly overpriced; entry fees, food and drinks though. It is very tourist targeted, meaning a coffee is expensive!
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Rebelnorm
Jul 12, 2023
A bit pricey but worth it for those who like nature and a wealth of information on the area. - The treetop walking structures well well maintained and the tower was a marvel to climb. There is a dinosaur section for kids. The audio tour was very informative but also very 1990s and I felt like the center itself has also not been upgraded since the 90s. Loved the lush green Forrest and I’m glad we came here before doing the boardwalks as it helped connect the sights to some of the heritage and knowledge of the area
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Shanes32
Nov 27, 2023
Terrible. Overpriced for what is on offer. - Was up there recently. $78 for both of us. I am unclear how you can charge this much. It is not value for money. It might be educational and informative for a bus load of primary school kids but not for adults. More can be achieved on your own trek. No need to reply.
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Alecg377
Nov 1, 2023
Appalling animal welfare and way to overpriced considering they dont look after there animals. - For $40 each its ridiculously overpriced when you could do one of the free walks further on. I am also disgusted that even with that high price for entry all of the reptile enclosures were disgusting with fecals (poo) in almost everyone and most had no access to water due to it being empty let alone the enclosures overalll set up. Seeing as snakes dont eat every day let alone weekly it suggests that they have not even been checked on or cared for for at lest a week. For a place that prides itself on connecting to the rainforest this is appalling welfare and standards. Woud not go here and i will never be going back. Unfortunately didnt think to get photos.
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