The Daintree Rainforest is an easy two-hour drive north of Cairns (about 70 km).

As a living record of the evolutionary history of Australia's plants and animals during the past 400 million years, the Daintree was added to the World Heritage List in 1988.

This tropical paradise is home to cassowaries, crocodiles, tree kangaroos and an abundance of rich birdlife.

Walk along the pristine white sands of Cape Tribulation Beach and cruise on the calm waters of the Daintree River - keep your eyes peeled for saltwater crocodiles and other wildlife.

For the adventurous, join a tour on the Jungle Surf where your feet don't touch the ground!

This unique eco-adventure flies you through the trees on flying fox ziplines, stopping at tree platforms for spectacular bird's-eye views over the treetops and out to the reef.

If you are in Cairns or Port Douglas, you should not miss the oldest rainforest in the world. On the tour you will discover the unusual flora and fauna of tropical northern Australia and the geographic discoveries of Captain Cook in this region, and spend several hours alone with nature.

You will see and visit:

• One of the most beautiful coastal drives in the world
• Lookouts with views of the seaside town of Port Douglas and the coastline of the Coral Sea
• The historic resort village of Port Douglas
• Coconut plantations and the golden sands of the northern beaches
• The scenic Mossman Gorge, with a swim in the mountain river (optional)
• A meadow with wild kangaroos (in cloudy weather)
• An eco-cruise in a silent boat along an idyllic river among untouched nature, with wild crocodiles, birds and other wildlife of the mangroves (optional)
• A wildlife park, winery and chocolate factory (optional, with tickets and tastings extra)
• A 90-minute guided walk through the gorge with an Aboriginal guide (optional, extra)

Entry to Mossman Gorge, the Aboriginal guided walk and the crocodile-spotting river cruise are extra.