Cow Bay: Daintree Discovery Centre Entry Ticket

Great Barrier Reef, Cairns



Explore the Daintree Rainforest at your own pace with tickets to the Daintree Discovery Centre. Get access to the canopy tower, aerial walkway, interpretive display center, and self-guided audio tours.

The Daintree Discovery Centre, located north of the Daintree River Ferry, offers self-guided audio tours and access to elevated rainforest walkways, suitable for nature lovers.

Highlights

  • Explore diverse ecosystems in Australia's largest tropical rainforest
  • Enjoy self-guided audio tours of the Jurassic Forest and Bush Tucker trails
  • Access the canopy tower and aerial walkway 76 feet above the forest floor
  • Skip entry lines at the Discovery Centre with pre-booked tickets
  • Discover 130 million years of rainforest evolution

Description

Begin your visit at the Discovery Centre, situated 10 km north of the Daintree River Ferry. Your ticket allows fast entry, plus access to the canopy tower and aerial walkway, standing 23 meters above the rainforest canopy.

Inside, explore an interpretive display centre and use the self-guided audio tours available in eight languages. The tours cover the Jurassic Forest, Bush Tucker, and Cassowary trails, providing insights into the Daintree’s unique ecosystems and native wildlife.

Includes

  • Prebooked entry ticket
  • Access to the canopy tower and aerial walkway
  • Interpretive display centre access
  • Self-guided audio tours in eight languages
  • 68-page interpretive guide book
  • 7-day re-entry pass
  • Children’s audio tour for ages 5-9

Excludes

  • Transportation to and from the Daintree Discovery Centre

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours before your visit for a full refund.

Booking tip: Arrive early to avoid peak heat and bring comfortable walking shoes and insect repellent for the trails.

Frequently Asked Questions

The entry ticket includes access to the self-guided audio tours, elevated rainforest walkways, canopy tower, and all main exhibits within the Daintree Discovery Centre near Cairns.
The Centre is located north of the Daintree River Ferry, near Cairns in Queensland.
Visitors receive audio devices or app access to explore the Jurassic Forest and Bush Tucker trails at their own pace while learning about the rainforest ecology.
Yes, pre-booked tickets allow you to bypass entry lines at the Daintree Discovery Centre.
Yes, the Centre offers educational trails and safe elevated walkways, making it suitable for families visiting Cairns.
From 76 feet above the forest floor, you can observe the diverse rainforest canopy and surrounding landscapes near Cairns.
Visitors typically spend 1 to 2 hours exploring the exhibits and trails; check the website for current opening hours.
The Centre mainly offers self-guided audio tours, with no regular guided group tours included in the entry ticket.
You can explore multiple rainforest ecosystems, including the Jurassic Forest and local bushlands near Cairns.
The Centre features some accessible walkways and facilities, but check their website for detailed accessibility information.
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