Outdoors Port Douglas & Daintree
Cape Tribulation
An outdoor spot in Port Douglas & Daintree, free to visit and worth most of a day (about 8 hours). Best time to go: Full day.
Why go
Where the Daintree rainforest meets the reef, with boardwalks and quiet beaches.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Port Douglas & Daintree, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Daintree Ice Cream Company, 17 km away as the crow flies. Set aside most of a day (about 8 hours) here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Daintree
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 8 hr
- Best time
- Full day
Nearby
The 2 closest curated picks in Port Douglas & Daintree, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Daintree Ice Cream Company
Orchard farm making ice cream from its own tropical fruit, in a set tasting cup.
Food · 17 km straight-line - 2Daintree River Cruise
Small-boat cruise looking for saltwater crocodiles, birds and tree snakes on the river.
Activity · 23 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Cape Tribulation is a stop on our Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More outdoor spots in Port Douglas & Daintree
3 more curated outdoor spots in Port Douglas & Daintree. See the full Port Douglas & Daintree guide.
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Agincourt Reef
Ribbon reef on the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef, reached by Quicksilver catamaran.
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Mossman Gorge
Rainforest gorge in Daintree National Park with clear river pools and Kuku Yalanji guided walks.
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Four Mile Beach
Long palm-lined beach beside Port Douglas, with a netted swim area in stinger season.
When to go
Average daily highs in Port Douglas & Daintree run from 25°C in July to 30°C in December; March is usually the wettest month. For Cape Tribulation itself, we suggest: Full day.
Modelled monthly averages for Port Douglas & Daintree from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Port Douglas & Daintree weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Cape Tribulation, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- Cape Tribulation Rd, Cape Tribulation QLD 4873, Australia
- Coordinates
- -16.07737, 145.47133
- Destination
- Port Douglas & Daintree, Queensland
Cape Tribulation: quick answers
How much time do you need at Cape Tribulation?
Plan on most of a day (about 8 hours) at Cape Tribulation. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Cape Tribulation?
Our pick: Full day. Insider tip: Cross the Daintree River ferry and allow a full day.
Is Cape Tribulation free?
Yes, we list Cape Tribulation as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Cape Tribulation?
Cape Tribulation is at Cape Tribulation Rd, Cape Tribulation QLD 4873, Australia, in Daintree. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Cape Tribulation?
Cape Tribulation appears on Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Cape Tribulation to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Port Douglas & Daintree.
Plan Port Douglas & Daintree
- Port Douglas & Daintree travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Port Douglas & Daintree weather by month
- Cairns to Port Douglas & Daintree 59 km straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Port Douglas & Daintree
- Hemingway's Brewery Drinks
- Salsa Bar & Grill Food
- Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas Sight
- Port Douglas Sunday Market Shopping
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.