Daintree National Park and Mossman Gorge

To fully experience Cairns and its surroundings, renting a car is highly recommended. We covered around 130 kilometers from Cairns to visit the Daintree National Park, a remnant of Australia’s ancient rainforests. Millions of years ago, much of the continent was blanketed by lush rainforest, but as glaciers melted and the land shifted, the climate became drier. Today, this region remains one of the final strongholds of Australia’s tropical rainforest and is owned by the Aboriginal Eastern Kuku Yalanji community.

Once you arrive, the visitor center greets you with informative displays and a souvenir shop. You can also purchase a shuttle bus ticket to travel further up the road, bringing you closer to Mossman Gorge and reducing the amount of walking needed.