The Daintree Rainforest
The Daintree Rainforest is a tropical rainforest near Daintree, Queensland, on the coast north of Cairns, in tropical far north of Australia. At around 1200 square kilometers, the Daintree is Australia's largest contiguous area of rainforest. Named for Richard Daintree, part of the forest is protected by the Daintree National Park and drained by the Daintree River.
The Daintree Rainforest contains 30% of frog, marsupial and reptile species in Australia, and 65% of Australia's bat and butterfly species. 20% of bird species in the country can also be found in this area. All of this diversity is contained within an area that takes up 2% of the landmass of Australia.
The Daintree Rainforest's addition to the World Heritage List in 1988 in recognition of its universal natural values highlighted the rainforest as being: an outstanding example of the major stages in the earth's evolutionary history; an outstanding example of significant ongoing ecological and biological processes; an example of superlative natural phenomena; and containing important and significant habitats for conservation of biological diversity. The Daintree Rainforest is over one hundred and thirty-five million years old – the oldest in the world. Approximately 430 species of birds live among the trees, including 13 species that are found nowhere else in the world.
Trip highlights and features
3 night Great Barrier Reef Cruise aboard Coral Princess from Cairns to Townsville
Overnight premium rail travel aboard The Sunlander in Queenslander Class from Townsville to Brisbane
Full day at the award winning Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa
A guided 4WD safari of the World Heritage Listed Daintree Rainforest
Most meals are included
Itinerary
Detailed day by day information
Brisbane
Depart Brisbane on the Sunlander travelling in style in Queenslander Class. Overnight: The Sunlander (L, D)
Brisbane to Cairns
Arrive in Cairns, transferring to your accommodation (own expense). Overnight: The Lakes Cairns Resort & Spa (B, L)
Cairns to Daintree Rainforest
Join your transfer to the award winning Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa. Your private tree house style accommodation is in the heart of the Rainforest World Heritage region. Overnight: Daintree Eco Lodge (B)
Daintree Rainforest
Join a guided 4WD safari of the World Heritage Listed Daintree Rainforest. Overnight: Daintree Eco Lodge (B,D)
Daintree Rainforest
Today is at your own leisure. Join a guided walk or a nocturnal tour, or relax with one of the many therapeutic spa treatments available. (own expense) Overnight: Daintree Eco Lodge (B)
Daintree Rainforest to Cairns
Transfer back to Cairns to connect to your onward journey.
Schedule and Fares
Prices are per person. Valid for travel April 1st, 2007 to March 31st, 2008
Conditions: Single Room supplement obligatory if travelling alone. Packages available for bookings made April 1st, 2007 to March 31st, 2008. For travel from April 1st, 2007 to March 31st, 2008 and completed by March 31st, 2008. Fares valid to 31 March 2008. All prices are subject to change without notice. All fares are in Australian Dollars (AUD$). Airfares, taxes and insurance not included in above package price.
Hotels and add-ons
Prices are per person. Valid for travel April 1st, 2007 to March 31st, 2008
Accommodation (per room per night)
Price
Day Tours (per person)
Price
The Lakes Cairns Resort, Cairns
$170.00
Kuranda Classic Rail Experience
$78.00
Peppers Beach Club & Spa, Palm Cove
$295.00
Frankland Island Day Cruise
$139.00
Mantra Heritage, Port Douglas
$206.00
Flames of the Forest
$195.00
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