Daintree National Park (CYPAL) Tropical North Queensland

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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Celebrating and sharing the unique and diverse culture of the Eastern Kuku Yalanjiwarra people, who are proudly caring for Jalun (reef) and Madja (rainforest). Photo credit: © Tourism and Events Queensland

Madja boardwalk, Cape Tribulation

Explore dense lowland rainforest as it merges into mangrove-lined creek habitat, all from the comfort of a boardwalk.

Journey type: Walk
Distance: 1.2km circuit The same start and finish point, but the traveller doesn’t return along the same path
Time suggested: Allow 45min walking time.
Grade: Grade 1 walking track

Accessible by

Conventional vehicle

Journey facilities

Lookout (constructed)
Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
Walking

Meander along Madja (meaning ‘rainforest’ or ‘jungle’) boardwalk and immerse yourself in dense lowland rainforest. Marvel at the change in sights, sounds and smells as it merges into a muddy mangrove habitat when you cross Noah Creek.

Daintree is home to most of the world's 19 primitive plant families. As you walk, look for signs along the boardwalk that label various plants and trace the evolutionary journey of plants. Spend time peering into the creek to look for fish and possibly eels. At low tide pause to listen to the bustling of crabs and other crustaceans on the muddy banks.

This park is part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, famed for its exceptional natural beauty, outstanding examples of the record of life, evolutionary history and remarkable diversity.