Daintree River travel guide – that pretty much says it all – stands you in good stead when you’re standing on the muddy riverbank, staring out at the water. Which is remarkably calm, but don’t let that fool you. I once drifted along this river at sunrise with the mist rising off the water and […]
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Undine Reef – sounds like a breeze on paper: chug off from Cape Tribulation on a boat, gear up in your snorkelling kit, and just float over the coral in the Coral Sea. But trust me – it’s a whole lot better in real life – if you’ve got a grip on what you’re getting
Mackay Reef is perched on the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef, a good 50 to 60 km off the coast of Northern Queensland, where the Coral Sea transitions from that inviting turquoise to the deep, rich blue that tells you you’ve left the shoreline far behind. I first visited Mackay Reef on a
Endeavour Reef – a hidden gem, perched off the coast near Cooktown, Far North Queensland, right on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef and the vast Coral Sea. If you’re looking for a quieter, less crowded spot within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, then this is one place you should definitely know
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Emmagen Beach, nestled in the Daintree National Park – now, that’s a treat – bit of the oldest and most incredible tropical rainforests in the world, where freshwater swimming holes, mangrove forests and a reef-fringed coastline somehow all coexist in perfect harmony. Yes, it’s picture perfect, but don’t be fooled – this place is unpatrolled,
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Ask most travellers if they’ve visited the Daintree Rainforest, and you’ll get a nod. Ask if they made it all the way to Cape Tribulation, and you’ll often get a raised brow. That’s because Cape Trib isn’t just another pin on the map. It’s where the ancient rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef, where the
