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Daintree Discovery Centre

Cnr Cape Tribulation Rd & Tulip Oak Rd, Cow Bay, Queensland 4873, Australia
07 4098 9171
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Cassowary photographed at Daintree Discovery Centre
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Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Cow Bay
4.0 of 5 stars 150 Reviews
Type: Science Museums, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Owner description: The Discovery Centre is a world-class ecotourism facility nestled in the heart of the world’s oldest tropical rainforest. As the #1 Attraction in the...... more » Owner description: The Discovery Centre is a world-class ecotourism facility nestled in the heart of the world’s oldest tropical rainforest. As the #1 Attraction in the Daintree it provides a wonderful introduction to this iconic world heritage destination. The spectacular Canopy Tower and Aerial Walkway allow visitors to explore every level of the forest and Audio Guides in 6 languages are a hit with overseas visitors. But it is it’s innovative Carbon Offset Project that is attracting attention! Part of every entry fees goes towards ‘saving the planet’ via its bio-sequestration scheme.The Discovery Centre is sustainable ecotourism at its best! « less
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Sydney
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
“Great observation tower”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

This is very scenic and easy to do. Lots of boardwalks and you could stay for hours if you use the information in the observation section. It's hard to find a cost written anywhere for this place, however, there is one so be prepared to pay entry fee. More

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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Very informative”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

This is an great place to learn all about the rainforest. With audio guides as you walk around, and a decent guidebook to read, you have to be careful not to spend all your time reading or listening, and set aside time to just soak up the atmosphere. You could easily spend a couple of hours here. Highlight for us... More

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Sydney, Australia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Good concept but not for all”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW
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Unless you're with kids or are keen on Australian flora, I wouldn't recommend it. It's nicely set up and the concept is good but it's l for everyone. Price is a bit expensive too with an adult costing $32 for a self guided tour. I preferred the free boardwalks in the area which were superb! More

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Sydney
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Good mix of information and beautiful scenery”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

It's a further trip north than we anticipated, and you also need to get the Daintree ferry across ($22 return), but we found that it was worth it. We arrived just after 3pm and we just scraped through with enough time to see everything, but a bit longer would have been ideal (The fee seems to have gone up to... More

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DDCmktg, Marketing Manager at Daintree Discovery Centre, responded to this review
22 May 2012

I'm so glad you were able to make time to visit the the gateway to the Daintree Rainforest. The Discovery Centre is 2 hours north of Cairns, but the drive up the Coral Coast is truly spectacular and the Ferry crossing an experience in itself. Fantastic that you got to see a cassowary in the wild! There have been numerous... More

Gold Coast
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
“WELL WORTH A LOOK”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

We had visited this place a number of times on past visits to Cape Tribulation / Daintree NP for coffee and a quick look; but never did the self guided tour from forest floor through mid-level to the tower above the canopy. This time we did, and spent a good couple of hours enjoying the views from many levels,but more... More

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DDCmktg, Marketing Manager at Daintree Discovery Centre, responded to this review
22 May 2012

Many thanks for your very comprehensive review, and for taking the time to experience what the Discovery Centre has to offer. Glad you like the big black silhouettes! Mega Fauna are an important part of our Climate Change display. And our coffee is very good (our team undergo regular barista training)! To clarify pricing - Adult entry is AUD$32, Children... More

Lake Macquarie, Australia
2 reviews
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“Eden”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Liked it all. Heaps of animals, plants and rain. Learned heaps from the interactive talks. More

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Munich, Germany
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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“an absolute must visit”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

you have to visit this informative boardwalks on two levels and the canopy tower to understand the compexity and wonder of the precious rainforest More

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Wamberal
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319 reviews 319 reviews
Reviews in 106 cities Reviews in 106 cities
119 helpful votes 119 helpful votes
“A good entree to the National Park”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Excellent facilities - a good way to learn what the region has to offer and a lovely place to have a picnic in well maintained facilities before setting out on an exploraation. More

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Cairns, Australia
1 review
“informative thankyou, no glitz!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

A pure 'tour' without the glitz and glam - environment the key issue. very pleasureable experience. Lovely helpful staff. We loved our day. J and D Cairns More

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Melbourne, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Great introduction and informative”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

This is a great arrangement - lovely cafe and fantastic walks. Dispense with the audio guide - you gets as much with the booklet. We loved this place! Great introduction to the daintree. It's a little pricey at $28 per adult but we visited it first on our way to cape trib and the again on our way back. If... More

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Cnr Cape Tribulation Rd & Tulip Oak Rd
Cow Bay, Queensland 4873
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