Bucketlist Essentials

1. GO SEE WHERE THE RAINFOREST MEETS THE REEF

Fringed by reef, enveloped by rainforest, Cape Tribulation is home to the only place on Earth where two World Heritage- Listed areas gently nuzzle each other side by side: the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.

2. EAT YOUR WAY THROUGH THE TROPICS

Dine along the Daintree Food Trail

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Our advice? Arrive hungry – you’re going to want to shoehorn all of the holiday feasting in during your stay. Full of mouth-wateringly good restaurants, bars, cafes, roadside stands and market produce, the Port Douglas and Daintree region is literally a stock pot full of delicious adventure.

3. EXPLORE EARTH’S LARGEST LIVING THING

Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef

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Mother Nature in all her shimmering, bedazzled glory – the Great Barrier Reef. And the only living thing on the planet that can be seen from outer space! Snorkel, sail, dive or swim the best spots on the Great Barrier Reef with more than 15 tours leaving daily from Port Douglas and Cape Tribulation.

4. GET GORGE-EOUS

Visiting the Mossman Gorge is like getting a giant hug from Mother Nature. Discover the wonder and magic of this culturally significant and spellbinding spot that sets the scene for the beginning of the Daintree Rainforest. A lush, tropical location for both locals and visitors to swim, walk and explore, this beautiful beast is looking good for around 140 million years in the making.

5. HIT THE ROAD ON THE GREAT BARRIER REEF DRIVE

Pop on your sunnies and turn the music up - this world-class scenic road is a ribbon that weaves between the rainforest and the coral sea coastline for nearly 150 kilometres from Cairns to Cape Tribulation. A glorious welcome to the tropics and the kind of view you'll want to keep on your screensaver.

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