A Nature Guide's -
Guide to the Wet Tropics
Recommended Attractions
North Queensland Rainforest Tourism Facilities
These attraction give you access to the rainforest canopy and present Rainforest information in exciting and fun ways.
All are highly recommended with the Multi award wining Daintree Discovery Centre having a state of the art interpretive centre with audio visual displays as well as a canopy walk, while MaMu Skywalk has an extensive elevated walkway and tower over rich basalt dirived rainforest. Mossman Gorge needs no intoduction, it is is one of the most visited natural attractions in th e region and is a must do both for Aboringinal Culture and rainforest ecology. Skyrail is a world class Rainforest Cableway is is a visitor must do.
Daintree Discovery Centre
Cnr Cape Tribulation Rd & Tulip Oak Rd
Cow Bay, Queensland, 4873
Postal: PMB 28 Mossman Queensland 4873
Phone/Fax: (+61) -7- 4098-9171
info@discoverthedaintree.com
http://www.daintree-rec.com.au/
We invite you to visit the Daintree Discovery Centre, an award-winning world class interpretive facility that allows visitors easy access to every level of the Daintree Rainforest; from the forest floor to the upper most reaches of the canopy.
The Centre features Boardwalk tours, a 23 metre high Canopy Tower, Aerial Walkway and comprehensive Display Centre.
View the Centre’s interactive map. Established in 1989 the Centre is widely recognised as a leader in the field of ecotourism, and in particular, environmental conservation.
It provides an excellent introduction to the wonders of the Daintree Rainforest.
Our vision is to ensure that the Centre is the pre-eminent environmental facility in Australia.
It will provide a benchmark for eco-tourism and be nationally acknowledged and internationally recognised as the unparalleled leader in the provision of information about all aspects of the low-land tropical environment.
The aim is to provide an unforgettable experience for visitors to this unique pocket of rainforest wilderness. Source: Web Site
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MaMu Tropical Skywalk
For General Enquiries:
Phone: 07 4064 5294
Fax: 07 4064 5293
Email: info@mamutropicalskywalk.com.au
http://mamutropicalskywalk.com.au
Take a walk in the clouds in Wooroonoon National Park just 15 minutes out of Innisfail. Elevated walkways, a cantilever, and observation tower offer visitors the exhilarating experience of being high in the rainforest canopy, along with providing spectacular panoramic views of World Heritage rainforest landscapes.
The Mamu Skywalk allows visitors to explore the rainforest from the forest floor to the canopy, in comfort and safety. The Skywalk passes through one of the largest-remaining continuous stands of complex vine forest on basalt soils in the Wet Tropics. Enjoy close-up views of rainforest plants, insects and birds, and take in sweeping vistas. Information signs tell of the rainforest’s complex web of life and the rich culture and history of the area.
An elevated walkway, 350 m long, rising from ground level to 15 m above the ground, meandering through the canopy of lush tropical rainforest
A 10 m long cantilever and a 37 m high observation tower with two viewing decks, providing spectacular views over the North Johnstone River gorge and surrounding rainforest-clad peaks
More than 1100 m of forest walking tracks, connecting the elevated walkway, cantilever a tower rest shelters presenting information about the history and heritage of Mamu rainforest.
Source: Web Site
Mossman Gorge Centre
Mossman, Queensland 4873
Phone: 07 4099 7000
Email: walk@mossmangorge.com.au
Street Address:
Mossman Gorge Centre
212r Mossman Gorge Road
Mossman QLD 4873
A visit to the Gorge is a must on any adventurer’s trip to Far North Queensland. The Mossman Gorge Centre is a Indigenous eco tourism development that better serve visitors to the Mossman Gorge World Heritage site. Mossman Gorge provides one of Australia’s most iconic Aboriginal experiences in Tropical North Queensland and is the perfect option for visitors looking for a genuine, authentic engagement with Indigenous Australia.
Journey into the lush rainforest of Mossman Gorge and experience the wonders of the Daintree Rainforest all the while getting lost in its enchanting stories and rich Indigenous heritage. Nestled in the World Heritage Listed Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge contains the oldest, continuously surviving rainforest on earth.
Source: Web Site
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Cnr of Captain Cook Highway and Cairns Western Arterial Road Smithfield, Queensland, 4878,
Phone: 07 4038 5555
Fax: 07 4038 1888
Email:mail@skyrail.com.au
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Cairns Australia, is a world first in environmental tourism taking you on an amazing experience over Australia’s World Heritage listed Tropical Rainforest canopy and deep into the forest.
The Skyrail experience, spanning 7.5kms over pristine rainforest, allows you to explore the wonders of an ancient tropical rainforest and learn about one of the most botanically fascinating and diverse areas on earth.
Gliding just metres above the rainforest canopy in comfortable six-person gondola cabins, the Skyrail journey immerses you in an intimate rainforest experience where you’ll see, hear, smell and become part of the tropical rainforest environment.
Relax and enjoy the stunning rainforest scenery, panoramic views of the Cairns’ tropical region and the glittering waters of the Coral Sea. Alight at Skyrail’s two rainforest mid-stations, Red Peak and Barron Falls, where you’ll explore this amazing environment from the forest floor on boardwalks, scenic look-outs and in the state-of-the-art Rainforest Interpretation Centre.