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Location: Located north of Cairns in the tropical far north of the Australian continent the Daintree Rainforests are one of the primitive rainforests on the planet. Spread over an area of about 1200 square kilometers the forests are one of the most beautiful and diversified instance of natural wealth in the world. Accessibility: Though one of the most impenetrable forests is present there but reaching the destination is cakewalk for the visitors. One may reach this land of adventures by rental cars, buses, helicopters, aeroplane and by boat. It takes about two hours from Cairns to reach Daintree Rainforest. The Cow Bay airstrip provides admittance to the planes and helicopters to the place. The air travel is preferred in order to have an aerial view of the untrammeled glory of the rainforests. Chartered Limousines, and 4WD vehicles can also be hired for reaching Daintree. Features: The Daintree Rainforest is house to some of the rare species on earth. The unique flora and fauna of the place characterizes its beauty and enhances its significance. The idiot fruit that is available only in this forest is the most primeval flowering plant. The place has been declared a world Heritage site in 1988 because its an outstanding instance of exceptional nature and delineates the major stages of the developmental processes of the earth. - The primary tourist attraction of the place is its serene golden beaches which exude glimmer when washed by the turquoise sea water. They are attractive because of their exclusive nature. The various beaches of stupendous beauty are the Myall Beach, Coconut Beach, Cape Trib Beach, Emmagen Beach, Donovan's Beach and Noah's Beach
- The presence of the Great Barrier Reef only 45 minutes offshore by boat is an additional benefit to the visitors.
- The wet tropic rainforest which has more than 3500 species of plants, the largest variety of ferns in Australia, numerous kinds of birds and a diversified fishes.
- The Daintree river
- The endangered specie of Cassowary
- Adjoining the Cape trib is the fringing coral reef which is worth sparing a glance.
Things To Do: Hiking is a major activity favored by the tourists at this place. The Dubiji Boardwalk, Mardja Botanical walk, Mount Sorrow Ridge and the Stretch from Myall Beach to Cape tribulation beach are some of the hiking spots. Cruising on the river Daintree gives a strange bliss to the mind while fishing at times may kill the boredom of a long stay at the place. Accommodation: Though a very small place the city provides excellent accommodation facilities to its visitors. From splendid , plush and comfy resort lodges to poised holiday cabins, private rental beach houses and responsive bed and beakfast inns the place have it all. For visitors of every kind. The Daintree Valley Haven Rainforest Bunglaws, Daintree Wilderness Rainforest, Tranquility Daintree Accommodation, Red Mill House Daintree Bread and Breakfast, Daintree Riverview Holiday Cabins, Cockatoo Hill Daintree Rainforest Retreat, To the Beach Daintree Beachfront Hotel, and Wait – a – while Daintree Rainforest Retreat.
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