Some
of the most popular activities include –
(All
prices quoted are Australian dollars)
Cape
Tribulation Sea Kayaking Tours has morning and afternoon tours
daily. The tour is designed with leisure and enjoyment in mind. We kayak
with the wind behind us around the magnificent Cape Tribulation headland
and into Cape Tribulation bay. A tropical gourmet complete with fresh
coconuts is offered for morning/afternoon tea. The kayak tour finishes
at Cape Trib Beach House where you will be met by a vehicle and delivered
back to your accommodation. This tour is value at only $45 per person,
20% discount for children between 8 and 14 years.
Sea
kayaking allows you to take in the natural beauty from a completely
different perspective, seeing the amazing marine life, fringing coral
reefs and World Heritage Daintree National Park.
We
can also design your own special sea kayaking trip for this area with
or without a guide (sea kayaking experience necessary if without a guide).
Dry hire of kayaks is available from Cape Tribulation Camping
and Myall Beach.
The
"Afternoon Delight" sea kayak is an amazing
way to watch the sun set over the mountains surrounding Cape
Trib. You can take in the full glory of the sky and the Cape,
as well as an ideal opportunity to spot turtles and dolphins as they
feed at the end of the day. This is a beautiful cool, and peaceful time
of day to be on the water.
What
to bring: Swimsuit, hat, sunglasses, water, sunscreen, camera, shorts
& t-shirt if desired.
We
provide: Pick-ups from your accommodation, tuition, lifevests, dry bags
for clothes and camera, stinger suits (in season) and refreshments.
If
the weather conditions are not suitable for the kayak trip, a full refund
will be issued.
Reef
Trips, 2 boats depart daily from Cape Tribulation. See spectacular
tropical fish and the wonderful colours of coral on the Great Barrier
Reef.
We are closer to the reef than most areas along its entire length so
travelling time is shorter making for more diving and snorkelling. Remember
if you are an accredited SCUBA diver to bring your certification. Rates
start at $110 for snorkeling.
Horse
Riding through the jungle or along the beach is a great way
to experience nature at her most beautiful - $85 per person, both morning
and afternoon trips are available. (All horses run on unleaded grass
and are fitted with cataclysmic converters for low exhaust emission).
Day
and Night guided jungle walks through the wet tropics wilderness
and crocodile spotting night walks provide a wonderful learning experience
and some great opportunities to photograph unique flora and fauna. Learn
about the plants and trees; some thousands of years old, the animals,
snakes and forest dragons and the history and ecology of the world’s
most ancient living rainforest which is estimated to be over 110 million
years old. Day walks from $34 and night walks from $30.
Four
Wheel Drive/4wd safaris through the Daintree / Cape Tribulation
National Park - $75 per person. Adventure tours are also available to
the beautiful Bloomfield Falls and to historic Cooktown over the remote
Bloomfield Track.
Reef
Fishing – half day costs $120 and a full day trip costs
$165.
Exotic
Fruit tasting with expert commentary about rare tropical fruits
you probably won’t see in the supermarket - $15.
Jungle
Surfing Canopy Tours - $75.
Push
Bike Hire is a great way to see this region at your own pace
- $11 for a half day and $16 for a full day.
Or
you can take in one of the many free activities –
Conquer
Mt Sorrow – this serious self-guided bush walking tour
of pristine rainforest will take at least 5 hours. For your personal
safety it is important to let reception know if you intend to do this
walk.
Dubuji
Boardwalk located next door along the beach to Cape Tribulation
Camping and is 1.2 kms in length. This walk will teach you about the
rainforest and will take about an hour.
Swim
in crystal clear streams and waterholes at Masons or Emmagen
Creek where you can swim alongside jungle perch and freshwater baby
turtles. As with all swimming in the area seek advice from someone who
can tell you where to swim in safety. Crocodiles are found in creeks
and estuaries near the river mouth and in our warmer months the marine
stingers are active.
Free
acitivities on the beach include Beach Volleyball, Pilates,
and there is free Salsa Dancing Classes at PK's Jungle Bar.
Cape
Trib headland lookout and board-walk provides some breathtaking
views of the Coral Sea and beach.
The
Bat House Environmental Centre is a great way to learn about
bats and the area.
Local
artists display wonderful crafts inspired by the rainforest and the
reef at the Dragonfly Gallery Café.
OR
Simply relax on the beach and finish that book.
Please
remember this region is a sanctuary so we hope you will leave only your
footprints in the sand. The removal of shells, coral and native vegetation
is not permitted.
Domestic
animals can be a threat to the wildlife and although we love
animals they are not permitted.
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