Experience a wildlife cruise on the Daintree River from Daintree Ferry Gateway, explore Daintree Village Jetty, and enjoy seven-day entry to the interactive Daintree Discovery Centre at Cow Bay with self-guided rainforest walks and canopy tower views.
Key Highlights
One hour wildlife cruise departing from Daintree Ferry Gateway on the Daintree River
Optional second cruise from Daintree Village Jetty
Access to Daintree Discovery Centre at Cow Bay with interactive displays
Five self-guided rainforest walks in eight languages
Indigenous interpretation tour and children's tour available
23-metre high canopy tower with five viewing platforms
68-page interpretive guide book included
What’s included
Entry to Daintree Discovery Centre for seven days
Unlimited Greater Daintree Wildlife Cruises (Cruise 1 and Cruise 2) for up to 30 days
Overview
Explore the Daintree region with a combo including a wildlife cruise and seven-day entry to the Daintree Discovery Centre. Begin your adventure with a one-hour Greater Daintree Wildlife Cruise from Daintree Ferry Gateway at 315 Cape Tribulation Road, Lower Daintree, located just 300 metres before the Daintree River Ferry Crossing.
You can also take a second cruise (Cruise 1) from Daintree Village Jetty at 5 Stewart Street, Daintree, either later the same day or on another occasion. Enjoy sightings of local wildlife as you glide along the river.
After your cruise, travel 10 kilometres north to the Daintree Discovery Centre at Cow Bay. This award-winning facility features interactive touch screens, interpretive displays, and five self-guided rainforest walks available in eight languages. Additional options include an indigenous interpretation tour and a children's tour.
Climb the 23-metre high canopy tower with five separate viewing platforms, granting access to various rainforest levels from floor to canopy. Your visit includes a comprehensive 68-page guide book about the area's birds, frogs, reptiles, weather, and history.
Commonly asked questions.
Crocodiles are one of the main attractions of the Daintree River and the cruise provides an excellent opportunity to see them in the wild. However, wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed. Your experienced guide will look carefully along the riverbanks and waterways for crocodiles and other wildlife during the cruise.
Yes. The cruise is a great way for families to experience the Daintree Rainforest and see Australian wildlife in its natural environment. Children are likely to particularly enjoy searching the riverbanks for crocodiles and other animals.
Crocodile Express operates from locations in the Daintree area, including its main base at 5 Stewart Street, Daintree, with another departure point at the Daintree Ferry Gateway. Check your booking confirmation carefully to make sure you travel to the correct departure point for your selected cruise.
The cruise is conducted by experienced local guides who understand the Daintree River and its wildlife. Crocodiles are wild animals and should always be viewed from a safe distance. Passengers should follow all instructions from their skipper and guide throughout the cruise.
The Daintree Rainforest Discovery Centre is an educational and interactive rainforest attraction in the heart of the Daintree. It gives visitors the opportunity to explore the rainforest from the forest floor to the canopy through elevated boardwalks, the Canopy Tower, Aerial Walkway and a range of interpretive displays and self-guided experiences.
There is plenty to see and do, including walking through the Cassowary Circuit and Bush Tucker Trail, exploring the Jurassic Forest, visiting the Interpretive Centre, viewing rainforest wildlife and freshwater species, walking along the elevated boardwalks and climbing the Canopy Tower for views over the rainforest.
The Canopy Tower rises approximately 23 metres above the rainforest floor and has five different viewing levels. Visitors can climb 112 steps to reach the top, with different perspectives of the rainforest at each level.
You can spend anywhere from a couple of hours to most of a day exploring the centre, depending on how much of the rainforest, displays and self-guided experiences you want to see.
The Aerial Walkway allows visitors to experience the Daintree Rainforest from above the forest floor. The elevated walkway takes you into the mid-canopy, providing a different perspective of the plants, trees and wildlife that live within the rainforest.
The Discovery Centre offers a range of self-guided rainforest experiences, allowing visitors to choose how much walking they want to do. The elevated boardwalks provide an easy way to explore the rainforest, although some sections involve stairs and the Canopy Tower requires climbing 112 steps. Comfortable, secure footwear is recommended, particularly in wet weather.
Yes. The Daintree Café provides a convenient place to stop for refreshments during your visit. It is a good option for taking a break before or after exploring the rainforest walks and exhibits.
Additional info by the operator.
Location Details:
Daintree Ferry Gateway: 315 Cape Tribulation Road, Lower Daintree, 300 metres before the Daintree River Ferry Crossing.
Daintree Village Jetty: 5 Stewart Street, Daintree.
Daintree Discovery Centre: Cow Bay, 10 kilometres north of the Daintree River.
Accessibility: The canopy tower suits all ages, providing easy access to rainforest levels.
Languages: Self-guided walks available in eight languages.
