Point House guidebook
Sightseeing
On the way to Cow Bay, stop at Walu Wugirriga:
A marvelous vista to the Daintree River mouth, spectacular textured light in early morning or late afternoon, or if it's misty
Mount Alexandra Lookout
Cape Tribulation RoadOn the way to Cow Bay, stop at Walu Wugirriga:
A marvelous vista to the Daintree River mouth, spectacular textured light in early morning or late afternoon, or if it's misty
Marrdja Boardwalk
LOT 10 Cape Tribulation RdWalk inside the rainforest.
Daintree Discovery Centre
Cape Tribulation RoadWalk above the canopy
Cow Bay
Pristine tropical wilderness. Not for swimming, unfortunately.
Wujal Wujal
Only for 4WD vehicles. Don't try it otherwise! You'll go via the Bloomfield Track.
Cape Tribulation Bloomfield Road
Cape Tribulation Bloomfield RoadA fabulous 4WD adventure. Stop in at Cowie Beach for the mangroves.
This is the REAL primordial rainforest, 160m years old. Tours by Neil Hewett. No-one has such in-depth knowledge.
Daintree Rainforest - Cooper Creek Wilderness
2333 Cape Tribulation RdThis is the REAL primordial rainforest, 160m years old. Tours by Neil Hewett. No-one has such in-depth knowledge.
Neighborhoods
Between Cow Bay and Diwan is Hutchison's Creek, our favourite swimming but occasionally crocodiles have been sighted, so NO SWIMMING AT THE MOMENT. Get there via the Cow Bay bike track.
Diwan
Between Cow Bay and Diwan is Hutchison's Creek, our favourite swimming but occasionally crocodiles have been sighted, so NO SWIMMING AT THE MOMENT. Get there via the Cow Bay bike track.
Safe swimming at Mason's store, one of the oldest establishments in the area
91 locals recommend
Cape Tribulation
Safe swimming at Mason's store, one of the oldest establishments in the area
Food scene
WHET Cafe Bar Restaurant
LOT 1 Cape Tribulation RdFancier menu for finer palates.
Daintree Crocodylus
161 Buchanan Creek RdWholesome food, low price, just down the road!
Thornton Beach
Beachside brunch or lunch, sure to offer reef fish 'n chips.