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Daintree National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land) (CYPAL) is comprised of two sections—Mossman Gorge and Cape Tribulation. The crystal-clear waters of the Mossman River cascade over granite boulders in Mossman Gorge while Cape Tribulation features rainforest-clad mountains that sweep down to long sandy beaches.
Location
Between 80km and 150km north of Cairns
Welcome
The Eastern Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal people are the Traditional Owners of Daintree National Park (CYPAL). The Traditional Owners welcome you to their country and ask that you respect their special place.
Park facilities
- No campfires
- Lookout
- Park office
- Picnic tables (some sheltered)
- Toilets
- Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
- Tent camping
- Camper trailer camping
- Campervan camping
- Hiking
- Walking
- World Heritage
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Stop in at the Mossman Gorge Centre to plan your route around Mossman Gorge. Photo credit: Mike Prociv © Queensland Government
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Mount Alexandra lookout has scenic views over two of Australia's most significant World Heritage sites. Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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Enjoy a picnic in pleasant grassy surrounds with picnic shelters and tables at Dubuji day-use area. Photo credit: Deb Simmons © Queensland Government
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The lookout at the end of the Mount Sorrow ridge trail has stunning views of the Daintree coastline and beyond. Photo credit: © Anne Chalmers
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Visit Myall Beach at Cape Tribulation where the swaying palms line the white sandy shoreline. Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
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The Jindalba day-use area has picnic tables nestled in dense lowland rainforest at Cape Tribulation. Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
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Wander under the green, palm canopy on the Dubuji boardwalk at Cape Tribulation. Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
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Gaze out over the mangrove-lined creek at the lookout on the Madja boardwalk at Cape Tribulation. Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
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Southern cassowaries are one of the Daintree's most fascinating birds. Photo credit: © Tourism and Events Queensland
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The lookout at the end of the Kulki boardwalk has views of the rainforest-clad slopes sweeping down to meet the long sandy beach at Cape Tribulation. Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
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Park your campervan at Noah Beach camping area and make it your base to explore Cape Tribulation. Photo credit: Mike Prociv © Queensland Government
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The Lower River track has great views of the beautiful Mossman River. Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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Kulki day-use area is just behind the beautiful beach at Cape Tribulation. Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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Follow the Jindalba boardwalk through dense lowland rainforest. Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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Sit and watch clear water rushing through tumbled granite boulders on the Lower River track. Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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Daintree National Park (CYPAL) is home to Boyd's forest dragons. Photo credit: Jodie Bray © Queensland Government
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Rex Creek bridge is suspended high above the cascading Rex Creek at Mossman Gorge. Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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Enjoy views of the Mossman River from the lookout at the end of the Baral Marrajanga track at Mossman Gorge. Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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Follow the Kulki boardwalk from the day-use area to a viewing platform. Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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Noah Beach camping area is nestled in coastal lowland forest behind Noah Beach. Photo credit: © Steven Nowakowski
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Glimpse crystal-clear water rushing through tumbled granite boulders on Mossman Gorge’s Lower River track. Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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From the Baral Marrjanga lookout enjoy views of the Mossman River and mountains ranges beyond. Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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Rex Creek bridge is suspended high above the cascading Rex Creek in Mossman Gorge. Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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Wander through dense lowland rainforest, featuring strangler figs and epiphytes, on Mossman Gorge's Rainforest circuit. Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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Coral fern patch, Manjal Jimalji (Devils thumb) trail, Daintree National Park (CYPAL). Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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Peer through the rainforest into crystal-clear creeks on the Jindalba boardwalk at Cape Tribulation. Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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Explore lush lowland rainforest and cross several creeks on the Jindalba circuit track at Cape Tribulation. Photo credit: © Tourism Tropical North Queensland
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Gaze out over the mangrove-lined creek at the lookout on the Madja boardwalk at Cape Tribulation. Photo credit: © Tourism and Events Queensland
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Experience mangrove swamps fringing a creek on the Dubuji boardwalk at Cape Tribulation. Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
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Enjoy views of rainforest-clad slopes sweeping down to meet the long, sandy beach at Cape Tribulation. Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
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Cape Tribulation's Mount Sorrow Ridge trail is a difficult climb through dense rainforest, but the views are worth it! Photo credit: © Steven Nowakowski
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Mossman Gorge: stop in at the Mossman Gorge Centre to plan your route around the gorge. Photo credit: Mike Prociv © Queensland Government
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At Mossman Gorge, from the day-use area you can access walks along the scenic Mossman River. Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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Enjoy stunning views of the Daintree River mouth from the Mount Alexandra lookout. Photo credit: © Jodie Bray
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The Jindalba day-use area has picnic tables nestled in dense lowland rainforest at Cape Tribulation. Photo credit: Robert Ashdown © Queensland Government
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Enjoy a picnic in pleasant, grassy surrounds with picnic shelters and tables at Dubuji day-use area. Photo credit: Deb Simmons © Queensland Government
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Stunning Myall Beach, Cape Tribulation Photo credit: © Tourism and Events Queensland
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Kulki day-use area is just behind the beautiful beach at Cape Tribulation. Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
Highlights and announcements
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Plans for a new Indigenous cultural tourism hub
Celebrating and sharing the unique and diverse culture of the Eastern Kuku Yalanjiwarra people, who are proudly caring for Jalun (reef) and Madja (rainforest).
- Wet season closure: Manjal Jimalji (Devils Thumb) walking track, Daintree National Park 27 November 2024 to 15 April 2025
- Temporary closure: Jindalba day-use area and walking tracks, Cape Tribulation section, Daintree National Park (CYPAL) 28 January to 30 September 2025
- Wet season closure: Noah Beach camping area, Cape Tribulation, Daintree National Park (CYPAL) 20 December 2024 to 17 April 2025