Welcome to Daintree Rainforest
Bungalows
Cape Tribulation rainforest accommodation from
$110 per night. Surrounded by the Daintree World Heritage National
Park. Two hours north of Cairns and surrounded by lush North Queensland
tropical rainforest, these unique Bungalows are located at beautiful
Cow Bay, close to a number of fantastic beaches and boardwalks and
handy to the busy tourism hub of Cape Tribulation.
There are two main seasons with the Dry season extending
from May to December and the Wet, which is also the hottest and
most humid time of year from late December til mid May (though,
as with climates around the world, these dates are not always reliable).
Temperatures during the Dry range from around 25-28 degrees C during
the day to as low as 14 degrees at night and in the Wet up to 35
degrees during the day and 25 degrees at night. The Daintree gets
around 5 meters of rain a year with the majority in the Wet. Although
swimming in the sea is not recommended during the Wet due to jellyfish
(unless you have a Stinger Suit) there are numerous small creeks
and waterholes all perfect to cool off in.
High Season is from July through to October and Low
Season extends for the whole period of the Wet. During High Season
it is advisable to book accommodation and activities well in advance.
During
your stay several activities are highly recommended:
- A
guided day (or night) walk with our highly experienced local guides
will give you an appreciation of just how amazing this 100 million
year old rainforest really is.
- A
cruise to the outer reef from Cape Tribulation not only gives
you more time snorkeling or diving at the reef than comparable
trips from Cairns or Port Douglas but the reefs visited are also
vibrant with colour and populated by an incredible variety of
corals, clams, starfish and tropical reef fish of every shape
and size. The crew are extremely capable and helpful and can assist
even total beginners to have an unforgettable experience.
- A
visit to the nearby Daintree Rainforest Environment Centre with
its boardwalk, display and information centre (complete with the
latest CDi touch screen technology and twin film theatres) and
magical views across the forest from the 5-storey viewing tower
is a must.
- And
a Crocodile Tour with Cooper Creek Wilderness Cruises is informative
as well as exciting and gives visitors an excellent chance of
getting within meters of Australia's intriguing saltwater crocodiles
in their natural mangrove habitat.
Please see the "Things to do" section for more information
and for a comprehensive listing of the wide range of other activities
and walks available locally.
All
tours can be booked from Daintree Rainforest Bungalows.
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