subject: Daintree Australia is a great family holiday destination [print this page] During a tour of Queensland, spend some time in Daintree. Made up of three parts, explore the national park, Mossman Gorge and Cape Tribulation. Experience the merging of tropical wilderness and beach as you emerge from the oldest rain forest in the world onto warm sand. This is the very opposite of state amusement parks and man made wonders.
Make your leisurely way down the river by boat or cross via car ferry. In spite of crocodile warnings, they are not everywhere in the jungle. Enjoy a splash in rock pools and river water without fear after finding out the safest spots.
Explore the forest with the guidance of self-guided boardwalk tours. If you prefer a guided introduction, start at the National Park Discover Centre. Here, kids might accidentally learn stuff while on holiday.
Among their natural history classes, include bird calls and plumage recognition. Over four hundred species spend time in this location. Use touch screens and audio devices to create a multi-dimensional experience. View ancient trees older than buildings in even the oldest colonial quarters of the country.
Daintree rain forest is a truly inspiring location. The natural result of so much inspiration is art, and the scenery boasts plenty of that. Local artists display their works at Dragonfly and Lora Villa Art Galleries demonstrating how the multi-sensory experience of such rich life translates into visual images.
Aboriginal guides take visitors through Mossman Gorge. They will show you some of their ancient traditions passed down through generations. Among these are medical uses for plants and traditional, spiritual beliefs.
Cape Tribulation has historical connections of its own, though they stretch back only to a time before Europeans settled the antipodes and displaced aboriginal peoples. Captain Cook brought his ship, Endeavour, to these shores. His tribulation was the running of said ship against coral reefs, hence the name. These days, forget any suffering and just lay back against sand. Frolic in the water. Go fishing, snorkeling or diving for a close-up view of underwater wildlife and the wilderness along a coastline Cook helped map.
City centers like Port Douglas, Cairns, and Palm Cove are within a two hour drive, so if you miss urbanity, shopping and night life are close by. In spite of their proximity, go to sleep at night with the feeling that you have abandoned the city life you once knew. Accommodation options include Ferntree Rain Forest Lodges. Stay in one of the Garden Loft of Poolside Rooms with private views indicated by their names. Plunge into one of two pools, knowing for sure no crocodiles will swim alongside you. Ceilings fans, fridges, and balconies help guests to keep cool. Drink tea or coffee made in your own room. Meet other tourists at the pool table or over a juke box selection. Watch a show or the news in the TV room with others who share your interests. Two bars and a cafe wait to serve guests tired and hungry from riding a bike hired at Ferntree.
Daintree Australia is a great family holiday destination
