Jindalba Boardwalk
Jindalba Boardwalk
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Daz148
Melbourne, Australia76 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
We did the longer walk, about 3kms. It is fairly steep in places, but beautiful to see. Lots of native birds if you look closely and listen. The path has reflective markers every 10 to 15 meters that you need to keep an eye out for, as the trail is not particularly clear otherwise, but we had no trouble finding those markers. It took us about an hour and fifteen mins to complete, you could do it quicker, but then you would miss out on seeing everything.
Written 27 October 2022
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Graham S
Tewantin, Australia4,618 contributions
Sept 2020
As a small part of our small-group tour, our visit here was most impressive & allowed us to safely roam through the rainforest & absorb the staggering vegetation which literally swamps you!
Our bus tour guide was able to provide fascinating insights into the vines, the differing trees, their evolving role in such a forest, those plants to keep clear of ( at all costs ) & so much more.
This walkway is only 1200 m so ideal for kids as well ... lucky if you see any wildlife!
Our bus tour guide was able to provide fascinating insights into the vines, the differing trees, their evolving role in such a forest, those plants to keep clear of ( at all costs ) & so much more.
This walkway is only 1200 m so ideal for kids as well ... lucky if you see any wildlife!
Written 28 September 2020
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mazzaintazza
London, UK303 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
Both walks are accessed from the car park a little beyond the Discovery Centre. Some small sections of the 700m boardwalk were closed when we were there, but you can still enjoy the majority of it. Still a bit slippery in parts so take it easy! This should dry out a bit more over the next 6 months. We did the 2.7km walk as well; hardly anyone else about on this longer circuit, surprised that we saw very little wildlife, but nevertheless this is a lovely atmospheric walk through the rainforest. The path is a bit obscure in places, with tree roots, little creek crossings and debris to negotiate, so keep your eyes out for the pink ribbons tied at head height to trees, which will show you the way to go. It is described as a walk for the ‘more adventurous’, and you do need reasonable fitness and agility. It took us about 1.5hrs to complete this beautiful loop walk. Do take water and bug spray.
Written 1 April 2021
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WorldTravla7
Cairns, Australia8,627 contributions
July 2020 • Friends
I love this beautiful rainforest boardwalk through the Daintree rainforest. It’s short, easy, the lush plant & tree life is amazing and cassowary sightings are common (I saw one on my first visit). It’s definitely a place I’ll keep returning to and is my favourite of the several short boardwalks in the Daintree/Cape Tribulation area.
Written 20 November 2020
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Peta B
371 contributions
June 2022 • Solo
The best of the short walks in the Daintree/Cape Tribulation region. I felt the Jindalba walk was magical experience compared to the other boardwalks, as they were mainly through mangroves, whereas Jindalba was through rainforest and what I could only describe as Jurassic Park atmosphere and wilderness. I could easily walk this every day and take in something different each time. Cannot recommend this enough!
Written 2 June 2022
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WorldTravla7
Cairns, Australia8,627 contributions
Dec 2020 • Friends
A friend and I completed the Jindalba Circuit walk on my latest trip to the Daintree. I had been to Jindalba Boardwalk many times but didn’t realise there was a longer circuit track until recently. After completing the Jindalba Circuit I can say that this is the perfect walk to do if you are keen to immerse yourself in the rainforest of the Wet Tropics.
The Circuit walk is a moderate in terms of difficulty and is 3km long with some uphill sections and a couple of easy rainforest creek crossings. From a botanical perspective, the walk is off the charts good, with abundant plant and tree diversity thought dense lowland Daintree rainforest. It is also cassowary habitat and you could easily spot one of these dinosaur like birds (as I have done on the boardwalk in the past). The walk encompasses the base of Mount Alexandra. You may also spot a Bennet’s tree kangaroo, musky-rat kangaroo & paradise kingfisher on the walk.
The Circuit walk is a moderate in terms of difficulty and is 3km long with some uphill sections and a couple of easy rainforest creek crossings. From a botanical perspective, the walk is off the charts good, with abundant plant and tree diversity thought dense lowland Daintree rainforest. It is also cassowary habitat and you could easily spot one of these dinosaur like birds (as I have done on the boardwalk in the past). The walk encompasses the base of Mount Alexandra. You may also spot a Bennet’s tree kangaroo, musky-rat kangaroo & paradise kingfisher on the walk.
Written 20 July 2021
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Linda K
Millthorpe, Australia20 contributions
Aug 2020 • Solo
I stopped here on the way back from cape trib and did the bigger walk as well as thr board walk.. about 45 minutes easy stroll. A few little hills to get your heart rate up but a nice intro level walk in the rain forest
Written 7 August 2020
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Jan T
Leidschendam, The Netherlands1,409 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
The parking lot of Jindalba Boardwalk (gps -16.238604, 145.4321809) is after the parking lot of the Discovery Center. Google maps does not know the road but Openstreetmap does show the road and the boardwalk.
It is free to visit.
The 700m boardwalk goes through dry forest. It does have many information boards along the route. We did see a Boyd's Forest Dragon close to the path.
No crowd like Mossman Gorge but just a few other tourists.
There is also a longer Jindalba Long Loop Walk without boardwalk possible.
It is free to visit.
The 700m boardwalk goes through dry forest. It does have many information boards along the route. We did see a Boyd's Forest Dragon close to the path.
No crowd like Mossman Gorge but just a few other tourists.
There is also a longer Jindalba Long Loop Walk without boardwalk possible.
Written 17 November 2018
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bakana2017
Adelaide, Australia8 contributions
July 2017 • Family
Take the long loop! The boardwalk is lovely but very busy with bus tours and the like. Cassowaries were spotted regularly on this walk by many of the other travellers we spoke to. Our children were also lucky enough to spot one!
Written 20 July 2017
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Anthony S
Brisbane, Australia1,858 contributions
Oct 2020
This short circuit is on an elevated boardwalk the whole circuit and takes you deep into the forest making an easy walk. However there are quite a few steps along the way but a handrail will help if you are unstable.
Written 12 October 2020
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Hi Phillips, How long did it take for the long loop? Am thinking of driving down from Trinity beach to Cape tribulation. I needed to know if I could spend enough time in Jindalba and Mount Alexandra before checking into the lodge in Cape Trib which is about 2 hours away.
Written 7 October 2017
My husband and I, who are in our 60s and reasonably fit, took 2 hours to do the full loop. This was because we wanted to take in the full beauty and diversity of the rainforest and wait patiently in case there were lizards and other wildlife to spot. The track itself can be steep and rugged at times, but not too difficult if you are careful and, in my case, have a walking pole. If you want to cover the distance without too much delay, then I'd say you can do it in a hour - but if you can, take the opportunity to slow down and enjoy the experience.
Written 8 October 2017
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