Daintree Discovery Centre Family Pass Ticket

The rainforest opens up at every height: ground level, the aerial walkway, and a tower that rises high into the canopy.

Daintree Discovery Centre is an interpretive facility in the heart of the Daintree Rainforest, about two hours north of Cairns, where you move through the forest at your own pace across multiple levels, from the forest floor through an aerial walkway to a canopy tower. Self-guided audio tours in eight languages are included, and the centre features an interactive display hall, Jurassic Forest trail, bush tucker walk and cassowary circuit. The facility is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Daintree Discovery Centre

• Arrive at Daintree Discovery Centre
• Visit Canopy Tower
• Walk Aerial Walkway
• Explore Interpretive Display Centre
• Follow Jurassic Forest and Bush Tucker Trail
• Complete Cassowary Circuit Walk

The experience

The Daintree Discovery Centre sits 10 kilometers north of the Daintree River Ferry in one of Australia's last remaining pockets of lowland rainforest. You move through the forest on your own schedule, choosing which trails and levels to explore. The centrepiece is the Canopy Tower: a structure over 23 meters high that lets you see the rainforest from above, something you cannot do from the ground. An aerial walkway connects different sections of the canopy, and the interactive display centre gives context to what you are walking through.

The trails themselves are self-guided, which means you set the pace and spend as long as you want at each stop. Audio guides in English, Spanish, Italian, French and four other languages are available, so you hear information about the forest without needing a person walking alongside you. The Jurassic Forest and Bush Tucker Trail introduce you to the plants and ecology of the rainforest, while the cassowary circuit focuses on one of the forest's most distinctive residents. All of this is included with your ticket.

Located an easy two-hour drive north of Cairns along a coastal road, the centre is accessible by car. If you are staying in Cairns without a rental, you will need to arrange transport to get there. The operator does not provide pickup. Once you arrive, the facility is wheelchair accessible, and infants and small children can be brought in a pram or stroller. Service animals are allowed throughout.

What’s included

• Admission to the Daintree Discovery Centre.
• access to the Canopy Tower, aerial walkway and all trails including Jurassic Forest, Bush Tucker Trail and cassowary circuit walks.
• self-guided audio tours available in English, Spanish, Italian, French and four additional languages.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (under 18): free

GroupUp to 10

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Cantonese, Chinese and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Daintree Discovery Centre

Is this one for you?If you are staying in Cairns without a car, arrange transport to the centre beforehand. It is a two-hour drive north, and the ticket covers only admission, not the journey there. The self-guided format works well for families who want to set their own pace and spend extra time at whichever level of the rainforest interests them most.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 18): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How do I get to the Daintree Discovery Centre from Cairns?

The centre is located about two hours north of Cairns along the coastal road. You will need a car or arranged transport to reach it. The ticket does not include pickup or transfers from the city.

Can I explore the rainforest at my own pace, or is there a guide leading a group?

You explore on your own schedule using self-guided trails. Audio guides in eight languages are included, so you get information without being part of a group tour.

What is the Canopy Tower and can everyone access it?

The Canopy Tower is a 23-meter-high structure that takes you up into the rainforest canopy so you can see the forest from above. The centre is wheelchair accessible, though the tower itself may have specific access limitations depending on mobility needs.

What trails and attractions are included with the ticket?

Your admission includes the Canopy Tower, the aerial walkway, the interactive display centre, the Jurassic Forest trail, the Bush Tucker Trail and the cassowary circuit walks. Audio tours in multiple languages are also included.