Daintree Discovery Centre: Visit and Explore in the Heart of Daintree Rainforest

Immerse yourself in the beauty and biodiversity of the Daintree Rainforest at the award-winning Daintree Discovery Centre. Explore every level of the forest and learn about environmental conservation in this world-class interpretive facility.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Daintree Discovery Centre - Our multi-award winning Discovery Centre allows visitors to experience one of Australia’s last remaining pockets of low-land rainforest at every level.
    Located just 10kms north of the Daintree River Ferry, it boasts the spectacular Canopy Tower (over 23m/76 feet high), Aerial Walkway, Interpretive Display Centre with…
What's Included
  • Admission Ticket
Additional Information

We extend our warm welcome to you to explore the Daintree Discovery Centre, a top-tier, award-winning interpretive establishment that offers visitors a chance to explore every layer of the Daintree Rainforest, from the undergrowth to the towering treetops.
Set up in 1989, the centre is celebrated as a pioneering figure in ecotourism, and especially,…

Location
Daintree Discovery Centre
Cnr Cape Tribulation Rd & Tulip Oak Rd,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Craigmci_nz
Jun 1, 2025
Extremely informative - I arrived in Far North Queensland and had very little idea about the Daintree Rain Forest. I was keen to get my head around it and the Discovery Centre was the perfect place to get a really good understanding of the flora, fauna, geology, topography, climate and history. Excellent access on the boardwalks and the booklet plus digital guide worked well together. Thoroughly recommend
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Xoxluxyxox
May 27, 2025
Discover the discovery centre - The Discovery Centre is a must-stop! The young man at check-in was super friendly and informative. The audio tour is included and really enhances the walk. You'll learn a ton about the rainforest's current and historical inhabitants. Highly recommend a visit!
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Jo
Oct 14, 2024
Daintree Discovery Centre wonder - The Daintree Discovery Centre was fantastic. A great audio tour around the centre. Great info on the various fauna & flora as well as history. Such a wide variety. Interesting Cassowary facts etc.Loved the animated dinosaurs. Pictures & info on various bush tucker items. I’m not great with heights but made it to the top of the 23m tower, looking out over the rainforest - fabulous. Definitely a drop in point on the way to Cape Tribulation or just on its own.
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Giulia
Sep 9, 2024
Bellissimo! - The entrance ticket also includes an audio guide in all languages (even Italian!) which is not obvious in these parts. Following the path indicated by the park booklet and the map, you will discover many curiosities about flowers, fruits, trees, plants, animals of all kinds (birds, snakes, marsupials), as well as some hints of history about Aboriginal culture and their survival secrets. Very nice Jurassic Park, where some dinosaurs that populated the area were reproduced in real size. It is highly recommended to go to the top of the 23-meter tower (across 112 steps), and listening to the audio guide you will discover many notions about the stratification of the rainforest, as well as the essential role that animals have in its maintenance and preservation. Trip absolutely recommended even for those with children! There is also a nice bar and a well stocked gift shop!
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Reemas57
Aug 28, 2024
Must do! - Pleasantly surprised by the Daintree Forest tour! Self guided, easy to use audio included. Lots of interactive sights to see and things to do. Very well set out sections to explore. Pathways easy to walk and loved the easy climb up the stairs to the lookout. Great value for money & fantastic for all ages.
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Julialg9
Aug 7, 2024
Wonderful experience. - Fantastic place, excellent audio guide and booklet. Great value for money. Huge amount of information, beautiful rainforest. Friendly staff. Cafe has basic food.
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304duncanf
Jul 25, 2024
An amazing adventure into nature - The displays were an amazing, educational, very high tech and informative. The audio visual technology is the best I have seen in Australia, very comparable to USA standards. Lots of interesting walks with audio explanations including a multi-level tower which rose above the canopy. The dinosaur animations were very realistic. Took many photo's.
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Julie_a
Apr 12, 2024
Well done! - A great intro to an amazing ecosystem! Climbing the tower gave great perspectives. Great for families too!
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686brendanb
Mar 31, 2024
Really nice activity to know more on the Daintree Rainforest - Really nice place to explore every level of the rainforest, with very detailed and informative audio guide. Would recommend 100% if you visit the Daintree Rainforest.
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305vivienneh
Aug 18, 2024
Daintree Rainforest - more for kids - There was a lot of hype for this discovery centre. Being a tourist you don’t know until you get there on what it is exactly like. The parking to this venue was poor. A few spots & everyone else had to park on a dirt road with access of one car to get through. When we arrived the centre the staff were nice but they’re quick to pounce on you to purchase a ticket even if you just wanted morning tea. When we got inside they had these ear sets that you can listen to with numbers on the suspension bridge. I found that great & informative. There are some fish & snake displays which are good but a lot of the displays are more for kids. The tower wasn’t very mobile friendly. A steep walk up the top, not everyone can climb up. If you are someone who doesn’t like walks in the rainforest, likes everything at your doorstep & have kids this is a good place to visit. I like exploring nature itself & found it was very touristy. Not worth the $39, you can get a discount with a voucher which is much more reasonable.
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From $27
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).