Hiking is a great way to explore a new place. You can
discover scenic spots while also exercising.
There are a lot of nice hiking trails in the Daintree rainforest. Their exotic feel and location
in the middle of one of the oldest rainforest makes them famous to hiking
enthusiasts around the world. Walking through tropical humidity, dense vines
and ancient wildlife makes hiking one of top things to do in Cape Tribulation.
Tourists can take guided tours around these
trails, while some more experienced hikers opt to explore on their own. Mobile
apps that feature maps of the rainforest often offer self-guided tours on these
trails. So get your hiking gear ready as we list the must do hikes in the
Daintree!
1.
Myall beach trail
Estimated duration: 2 hours,
roundtrip
Difficulty: Average
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Take a leisurely tour on this walking track that
offers a fabulous swim at its half way point. The trip begins at the Kukli car
park and winds over the ridge of Cape Tribulation and right across Myall Beach.
The end of the trail takes you to Mason’s Creek at the southern end of Myall Beach where you can stop for a
swim or grab a quick refreshment from the shop there. For the return walk, just
retrace your steps or follow the foot path along the road that leads back to
the car park.
2.
Dubuji “Place
of Spirits”
hike
Estimated duration: 45 minutes,
roundtrip
Difficulty: Easy, wheelchair
accessible
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With special funding, this 1.2 kilometre track
was developed into a well-built board walk that protects the environment and
also serves as an easy path for tourists. The tour starts from the Dubuji car
park and roams through the vine forest, mangroves, sedge swamps and fan palms
of the forest. You will see spring fed creeks that serve as home to diverse
wildlife along the way. There are also viewing areas along the path where you
can stop and read information from signage and appreciate the beauty of the
place.
3.
Jindalba
“Foot of the Mountain” tour
Estimated Duration: 1 hour, roundtrip
Difficulty: Easy
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This boardwalk can be found on Cape Tribulation
Road, halfway between Cape Kimberly and Cow Bay roads. Like Dubuji, this trail
is well developed and even has toilets and picnic shelters along the route. The
board walk winds uphill and gives you a nice view of the lowland rainforest,
populated by king ferns and fig trees. The place is also a hot spot for bird
species such as the famous Cassowary. Just remember to keep a 10 metre distance
and not to feed it once you encounter one. These birds tend to be territorial
and aggressive if agitated.
4.
Mossman Gorge Walk
Estimated duration: 1-2 hours,
roundtrip
Difficulty: Average
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This is the closest Daintree national park walk
to Port Douglas. It is located in Mossman which is on the way to Daintree
village and Cape Tribulation. The hike starts at the old carpark and winds into
a rainforest circuit track and continues to a river circuit track. Along this 4
km stroll, you can read informative signs about the local flora and fauna such
as the yellow Robin and the famous Boyd’s forest dragon.
5.
Mount Sorrow Ridge
Estimated duration: 6
hours, roundtrip
Difficulty: Above
average
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This is the most challenging hike in the
Daintree region. The trail leading to the top of Mt. Sorrow passes high into
the mountains behind Cape Tribulation. The hike begins at the National Park
office in Cape Tribulation and ends at a look-out that offers a breath-taking
view of the Daintree coast. Make sure to prepare yourself when taking this
hike. Bring plenty of water, a walking stick and wear the right climbing gear
as the trail can be too steep for inexperienced hikers.
Daintree
Rainforest tours is definetly you wouldn’t want to miss. The next time you
visit North Queensland, consider taking a hike through the Daintree.
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