Wildlife Found in the Daintree

Imagine walking beneath a canopy of deep green, breathing in the rich scent of exotic flowers bursting in the air.

From the corner of your eye you see a prehistoric looking bird perching amidst the treetops. A crocodile slips from the muddy banks and a golden orb spider leaves behind a trail of silk.

At the Daintree Rainforest, you will be introduced to the magic of one of the world’s oldest living rainforests. The environment is abundant in evocative flora and fauna and steeped in cultural history.

• All Creatures Great and Small

  

  The cool shade of the canopy, the tall whispering trees, freshwater streams cutting through the forest floor….

  The wide mouthed Daintree River make it a spectacular environment for animals, reptiles and birds to thrive. Explore the secrets hidden along the riverbanks. You can see yellow eyed saltwater crocodiles, tree kangaroos napping in the branches. Look for playful platypus splashing in the streams and even feral pigs snuffling in the undergrowth.

• Forest Dragons and Frogs

  Reptiles are numerous in the branch and bark of the Daintree. You can spot tree pythons, goanna and more than 50 species of brightly coloured frogs. Freshwater turtles bathe on the rocks and the majestic Boyd’s Forest Dragon perches proudly on on the forest floor.

• Butterflies with Blue Wings

  Bright butterflies flutter through the dappled trees, can you find the Ulysses Butterfly with its sapphire glimmering wings. It is one of the most iconic species you can find across Australia, but they are common in the Daintree Rainforest. Alongside these beauties you’ll see large spiders, grubs and insects hanging around. The many exotic plant species are the perfect attraction for unique bugs.

• A Bird Lovers Paradise

  

  Bird lovers will fall head over heels with the paradise that is the Daintree rainforest. From the famous Cassowary to the incredibly heavy Rufous Owl, the birds here are not to be messed with. Alongside them the brightly flourishing paradise kingfishers you can see a rainbow kaleidoscope of colour in the dazzling heart of the Daintree.

• A Prehistoric Wonder

  The Daintree is The bounty of beauty to be found thriving in the fragile ecosystem of the Daintree is simply the tip of the iceberg.  Walk through the canopies alongside flowers and trees first planted in the Jurassic period. Do not miss this exciting spot on Earth! There are hundreds of stories whispering through these trees for you to hear.

Cameron Ward

Managing Director at Sightseeing Tours Australia

Cameron Ward turned his travel passion into a thriving Australian tourism business. Before he co-founded his own business, Sightseeing Tours Australia, he was enjoying being a Melbourne tour guide. Even now, Cameron delights in helping visitors from all around the world get the most out of their incredible Australian trip. You’ll see Cameron leading tours or writing about his favourite Australian places where he shares his local insights.