Daintree NP - Where two World Heritage meets...

On our way to Daintree from Cairns, beautiful Coral Sea

Since the CDC have only availability two days later for the diving course, we decided to drive 1.5hours north to Daintree, a world heritage of tropical rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.

Ferry crossing to Daintree – less than 5 minutes crossing. Actually we can swim over if we can. It is just that near they charge $23 for a return ticket! They operate from 6am till midnight. We have not book any accommodation in Daintree and was told it might get really full. A bit worried, but if we have no place to stay, we can still take the ferry back and stay at Mossman. 

After the ferry crossing, the driving route towards Cape Tribulation is very nice.  There are few board walks and a Daintree Discovery Center (entrance fee) to explore on. 

Alexander Lookout***** Nice view of the Daintree river mouth and inner reef of the Great Barrier Reef.

The first walk we went is Jindalba Boardwalk****. It is really interesting to see such tropical trees in Australia. We are also hoping to see the endangered wild Cassowaries (very large flightless bird) that inhabit Daintree (North Eastern Australia). And here we are, this Cassowary is looking for food by side of the boardwalk. 

Really colourful bird but it can be really aggressive! These cassowaries have the reputation as being really dangerous for humans. So we just stand from far and take its picture. Surely no feeding of food to them because this can harm them and attract them into suburban areas and so are more susceptible to vehicles and dogs!

There are many wild cassowaries in Daintree and many are killed by car. Hence these signs are erected around this area =)

Dubuji Rainforest Walk***** Located near Cape Tribulation

Nice short walk with many Fan Palms

Looks like a green umbrella =)

Such giant grass! The giant version of Malaysia's lalang... 

That night, we were lucky to book ourselves an unpowered camp spot at Cape Tribulation Camping Ground for $30. It is just by the beach and with camp kitchen and showers. 

Next: Cape Tribulation & Mossman Gorge