Guided Rainforest Eco Walk
Additional Information
CARBON OFFSET PROGRAM - part of every entry fee is dedicated to saving the planet!
The Discovery Centre's Bio-sequestration Program is all about achieving CARBON NEUTRALITY. This is done by measuring our Carbon Footprint; reducing, eliminating and offsetting CO2; propagating and planting trees; revegetating degraded land; maintaining the rainforest canopy; elevating boardwalks to protect the fragile root system of the forest floor; ensuring non-toxic waste management; recycling, conserving and protecting the environment.
Your visit to the Centre will help save the rainforest!
- Included in price:
- Guided Eco Walk Admission to the Discovery Centre including interactive technology and theatre in the Display Centre, 48 page complimentary Interpretive Guide Book, 7 day return visit at no additional charge - simply get your Interpretive Guide Book stamped when leaving!, Wonderful Rainforest Cafe and Eco Souvenir Shop., Great, environmentally friendly toilets!
- Able to be purchased/hired:
- Audio guides are available in 6 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish) - $5.00 per hire., All audio units include bird calls and the English version also includes local Aboriginal cultural information.
- What to bring:
- It is recommended that visitors bring a camera, binoculars, hat, sunscreen and comforable walking shoes (No high heels).
- Fitness level required:
- Low
- Child policies:
- Children 4 - 17 years Children under 4 years - Free of charge Family rate available for 2 x adults & 2 x children Stroller/Pram access to Cafe, Aerial Walkway & Interpretive Display Centre (Note: No wheel chair access to 23m high Canopy Tower - steps only)
- Departure points:
- Cairns, Queensland
Port Douglas, Queensland
Mareeba, Queensland
Cape Tribulation, Queensland
Green Island, Queensland
Cooktown, Queensland
Palm Cove, Queensland
Cape York, Queensland
Kuranda, Queensland
Mt Molloy, Queensland
Great Barrier Reef, Queensland
Bloomfield, Queensland
Daintree, Queensland
Cairns Beaches, Queensland
Atherton Tablelands, Queensland
Trinity Beach, Queensland
Mossman Gorge, Queensland
Thala Beach, Queensland
Yorkeys Knob, Queensland
Clifton Beach, Queensland
Kewarra Beach, Queensland
Machans Beach, Queensland
Wonga Beach, Queensland
Daintree River, Queensland - Departure time:
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10:00 AM Daily
3:00 PM Daily
- Pickup/departure instructions:
- Self drive the scenic Coral Coast - the Discovery Centre is located 10kms north of Daintree River Ferry, 60 mins north from Port Douglas, 2 hours north from Cairns, 30 mins south from Cape Tribulation The Discovery Centre is accessible all year round. SEALED ROAD ALL THE WAY - you don't need a 4WD!
- Duration:
- Guided Eco Walk - 1 hour Spend as long as you like in the Centre exploring the Aerial Walkway, 23m high Canopy Tower, Bush Tucker Trail, Cassowary Circuit, Interactive Display Centre, Theatre 7 day return visits at no additional charge - simply get your Interpretive Guide Book stamped when leaving. Opening Hours - 8.30am to 5.00pm daily (Except Christmas Day)
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Tour Details
- Operator
- Daintree Discovery Centre
- Destinations
- Cairns, Port Douglas, Mareeba, Cape Tribulation, Cooktown, Palm Cove, Cape York, Kuranda, Mt Molloy, Great Barrier Reef, Bloomfield, Daintree, Cairns Beaches, Atherton Tablelands, Trinity Beach, Mossman Gorge, Thala Beach, Yorkeys Knob, Clifton Beach, Kewarra Beach, Machans Beach, Holloways Beach, Wonga Beach and Daintree River
- Departs From
- Cairns, Port Douglas, Mareeba, Cape Tribulation, Green Island, Cooktown, Palm Cove, Cape York, Kuranda, Mt Molloy, Great Barrier Reef, Bloomfield, Daintree, Cairns Beaches, Atherton Tablelands, Trinity Beach, Mossman Gorge, Thala Beach, Yorkeys Knob, Clifton Beach, Kewarra Beach, Machans Beach, Wonga Beach and Daintree River
Tour Description
ONE HOUR GUIDED ECO WALK at the Daintree Discovery Centre is a great way to explore the world's oldest tropical rainforest with a local expert - in comfort and safety.
THIS VALUE PACKED TOUR includes all day admission to the Centre; the Aerial Walkway, Canopy Tower, Bush Tucker Trail, Cassowary Circuit, Interactive Display Centre, Eco Theatre PLUS a 48 page complimentary Interpretive Guide Book.
7 DAY RETURN VISIT AT NO CHARGE - simply get your Interpretive Guide Book stamped when leaving.
TOURS DEPART at 10am and 3pm daily (except for Christmas Day).
The Discovery Centre is a multi-award winning rainforest interpretive centre is nestled in the heart of the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest - the oldest intact tropical rainforest in the world. The Daintree is throught to be between 150 million & 200 million years old. By comparison the Amazon is relatively young at about 7 million years. And the Kuranda Range near Cairns is approximately 70,000 years old.
The Daintree Rainforest is very special - it is one of the most unique ecological regions in the world.
The Daintree Discovery Centre is an Accredited Wet Tropics 'World Heritage' Visitor Information Centre, has advanced Ecotourism Accreditation, has won numerous tourism and business awards, and is currently celebrating 20 years of operation.
The Discovery Centre is an all weather venue that is accessible all year round. SEALED ROADS ALL THE WAY!
Prices & Availability
Prices for 19 March 2010.
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Tour
Guided Rainforest Eco Walk
Rates
- Adults
- $45.00
- Children
- $22.50
- Families
- $112.00
- Pensioners
- $40.00
