Cape Tribulation

Cape Tribulation is located about 140 kms north of Cairns in Northern Queensland. Cape Tribulation is fast becoming a very popular tourist destination and the improvements made recently to the roads and other infrastructure has only made it more attractive.

Cape Tribulation was included as a World Heritage site in 1988. A visit to North Queensland is incomplete without having visited Cape Tribulation. The Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree rainforest meet at the Daintree Cape Tribulation coast making it the only such place on the planet where two World Heritage sites exist next to each other.

The Kuku Yalanji people are customary holders of the place. The dry season here is between July –November when the place plays host to a large number of tourists. Cape Tribulation is known for its breathtaking rainforest, bush walks, the Cape Tribulation beach, Marrdja botanical walk and the boardwalk through the rainforest to name a few.

The National park and Wildlife services also are major tourist attractions. The place looks splendid with its beautiful array of flora with certain species of ferns dating back to more than a million years. Tourists visiting the area are also likely to find animals which are not found anywhere else, like the Bennett’s tree-kangaroo, Daintree river ringtail possum and the southern cassowary.

Cape Tribulation is basically a spectacular National Park and is known for its scenic beauty, clear blue waters and the lovely beaches. Bush walking, swimming and exploring the rainforest are some of the activities that are extremely popular here. The other attraction is the Great Barrier Reef which is only 19 kms away. There are boats which leave the beach to the reef. Guided tours for a walk under the starry night sky, Horse riding, kayaking, crocodile cruises, diving, fishing, reef trips and bush walks are some of the other activities the tourist can enjoy in this beautiful destination.

To get to Cape Tribulation go north of Cairns for about 104kms and then cross the Daintree River by ferry, from here the place can be accessed by 4WDvehicles. Due care should be taken by keeping a lookout for wildlife that frequently cross the road.

There is a variety of good accommodation with several three and four star facility resorts being developed over the past few years. Since Cape Tribulation is a secluded place it is advisable to make reservations for accommodation ahead of time. There are also a variety of places to eat both local restaurants and eateries within the resorts.

Beautiful beaches, the vast rainforest and picturesque locales are truly what Cape Tribulation is all about. So come and soak in the true beauty of Cape Tribulation.

This article was written for travellers interested in Australia and its many attractions. While Cape Tribulation has proven very popular, we also receive frequent requests about other holidays of interest throughout Australia, and our authors try to write about the various destinations of interest as we find time. One popular tourism provider is Executive Retreats, providing Port Douglas accommodation via their website at www.executiveretreats.com.au. We suggest you visit their site to find out more about their services to holiday-makers. You may also care to browse the collection of tourist operators at TravelAU.com.au, providing links to direct bookings with a large number of tourism operators.