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Of course, if Palm Cove really takes your fancy you’re more than welcome to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/04/06/48-hours-in-palm-cove/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Estay a while\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen you’re keen to get moving, head up to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/thala-beach-nature-reserve\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EThala Beach Nature Reserve\u003C/a\u003E. Just 15 minutes shy of Port Douglas, this family-run eco-retreat is something approaching a wildlife sanctuary, and perfectly situated for exploring the nearby \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit/cape-tribulation\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EDaintree Rainforest\u003C/a\u003E. Guests are also invited to join in Thala’s coconut odyssey tour, where you’ll learn all about the uses and benefits of the tropical fruit, grown within the reserve’s own coconut plantation.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you’re continuing on to Port Douglas, try to get there in time for sunset over the water. Then for dinner, take your pick from one of the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/05/02/port-douglas-restaurants-and-food-tours/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Emany great restaurants\u003C/a\u003E along the waterfront and Macrossan Street strip before turning in.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EDay 2: Port Douglas\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_413385\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-413385\" class=\"wp-image-413385 size-standard-portrait\" title=\"2020_TNQ_Lost-Isles_Islands_UGC\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/day-2-lost-isles-riancope-691x1048.jpg\" alt=\"Lost Isles | Great Barrier Reef Drive road trip\" width=\"691\" height=\"1048\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-413385\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/riancope/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@riancope\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you want to crack on with the GBR Drive, skip straight to Day 3. But with so much going in Port Douglas, you could easily press pause and stay here for \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/12/17/things-to-do-port-douglas-daintree/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ea few days\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFirst up, coffee and a first introduction with the reef. As a world heritage-listed site, and namesake of the drive, the Great Barrier Reef is a natural wonder teeming with marine life including turtles, rays, and hundreds of tropical fish.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are half-day and full-day Great Barrier Reef tour options, all departing from the Port Douglas Marina, as well as shorter snorkelling trips to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/low-isles\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ELow Isles\u003C/a\u003E, and relaxing sunset sails if you prefer to stay a little closer to shore.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETo get the blood pumping, book in with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://portdouglasadventures.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EPort Douglas Adventure Tours\u003C/a\u003E to go mountain biking, sea kayaking or drift snorkelling.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDon’t leave without a walk along \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/four-mile-beach\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EFour Mile Beach\u003C/a\u003E, tucking into a crocodile or kangaroo pie from Mocka’s, or having a pot of Pitchfork Betty’s pale ale at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.hemingwaysbrewery.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EHemingway’s Brewery\u003C/a\u003E on the marina.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EDay 3: Port Douglas to Mossman Gorge (22km)\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_413383\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-413383\" class=\"wp-image-413383 size-large\" title=\"2020_TNQ_Kuku-Yalanji-Tours_IndigenousExperiences_UGC\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/day-3-kuku-yalanji-brothers-cairnstours-691x691.jpg\" alt=\"Kuku Yalanji brothers \" width=\"691\" height=\"691\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/day-3-kuku-yalanji-brothers-cairnstours-691x691.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/day-3-kuku-yalanji-brothers-cairnstours-300x300.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/day-3-kuku-yalanji-brothers-cairnstours-150x150.jpg 150w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/day-3-kuku-yalanji-brothers-cairnstours-768x768.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/day-3-kuku-yalanji-brothers-cairnstours-335x335.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/day-3-kuku-yalanji-brothers-cairnstours-1050x1050.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/day-3-kuku-yalanji-brothers-cairnstours.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-413383\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/cairnstours/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@cairnstours\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA short 20-minute drive inland from Port Douglas will land you the thick rainforest of the world heritage-listed \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/Explore-Queensland/Tropical-North-Queensland/Things-to-see-and-do/Wet-Tropics-World-Heritage-Area\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EWet Tropics\u003C/a\u003E. Welcome to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/mossman-gorge-daintree-national-park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMossman Gorge\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAccess the day area of the Gorge via the Mossman Gorge Centre and the best way to explore is through the eyes and stories of the Kuku Yalanji, the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2020/03/09/indigenous-tours-cairns-tropcal-north-queensland/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Etraditional owners\u003C/a\u003E of the region.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHike the moderate 2.4km Rainforest circuit track, starting on the far side of Rex Creek bridge. Along the way, keep your eyes peeled for the chameleon-like Boyd’s forest dragons who clutch to the tree trunks, as well as tree-kangaroos and musky rat-kangaroos – \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2015/06/17/daintree-rainforest-animals/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eanimals only found in the Daintree Rainforest\u003C/a\u003E. On the left, 80m from the bridge, you’ll have a picture-perfect view of Manjal Dimbi (Mount Demi).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn the afternoon, join the Kuku Yalanji brothers, Linc and Brandon Walker. They’ll teach you some \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/tour/walkabout-cultural-adventures\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Etraditional hunting and gathering skills\u003C/a\u003E along the mudflats of Cooya Beach, just 13 minutes from Mossman Gorge.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAnyone with a sweet tooth can join \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/sweet-farm-tours\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESweet Farm Tours\u003C/a\u003E, who will take you through a working cocoa and sugarcane farm to learn how north Queensland’s own Daintree Estates chocolate is grown and produced.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAt day’s end, return to Port Douglas for another night or splash out on a stay at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/silky-oaks-lodge-and-healing-waters-spa\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESilky Oaks Lodge\u003C/a\u003E, on the banks of the Mossman River.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EDay 4: Mossman Gorge to Cape Tribulation (68km)\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_413384\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-413384\" class=\"wp-image-413384 size-standard-portrait\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/day-4-cow-bay-here.now_where.next_-691x1048.jpg\" alt=\"Cow Bay | Great Barrier Reef Drive road trip\" width=\"691\" height=\"1048\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-413384\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/here.now_where.next/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@here.now_where.next\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMoving ever north from Mossman Gorge, take a croc-spotting river cruise with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://solarwhisper.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESolar Whisper Wildlife Cruises\u003C/a\u003E, keeping an eye on the muddy banks for the prehistoric reptiles and in the treetops for great egrets and azure kingfishers.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAfter all that adrenalin, take a moment with a spa treatment at the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/daintree-ecolodge-and-spa\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EDaintree Eco Lodge and Spa\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThen, it’s time to leave civilisation and mobile coverage behind and cross the croc-infested Daintree River on the Daintree car ferry to continue your journey towards \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit/cape-tribulation\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECape Tribulation\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe oldest living rainforest on the planet, the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/daintree\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EDaintree Rainforest\u003C/a\u003E is an untouched remnant of the prehistoric. Up here, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/03/18/wild-swimming-tropical-north-queensland/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Esecret waterholes\u003C/a\u003E, deserted beaches and weird and wonderful fruits are in abundance.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Daintree is the only place in the world where two world heritage-listed areas collide, and there’s nowhere better to appreciate it than at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/cow-bay\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECow Bay\u003C/a\u003E, where you can go horse-riding or sea kayaking along the very place where the Wet Tropics meet the Great Barrier Reef.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAt night, bunker down and be lulled to sleep by the sounds of the rainforest at the secluded and completely eco \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/safari-lodge\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESafari Lodge\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EDay 5: Cape Tribulation\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-413386 size-standard-portrait\" title=\"2019_TNQ_DaintreeIceCreamCompany_FoodBeverage\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/138646-56-691x1048.jpg\" alt=\"Daintree Ice Cream Company\" width=\"691\" height=\"1048\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EEnshrouded in the Daintree, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit/cape-tribulation\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECape Tribulation\u003C/a\u003E is an ideal base to make introductions with both heritage sites. There’s so much to do you could easily spend \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2016/07/22/daintree-in-4-days/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Efour days\u003C/a\u003E in the Daintree and barely scratch the surface, but here are some highlights:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOn a half-day eco tour with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/tour/ocean-safari\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EOcean Safari\u003C/a\u003E you’ll snorkel the virtually unknown Mackay and Undine Reefs, swimming with turtles and eagle rays.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBack on land, a stroll along the Marrdja, Kulki or Dubuji Boardwalks will immerse you in the forest and the habitat of countless species (keep an eye out for unmistakable flashes of blue from the Ulysses butterfly).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESerious hikers should look to Mt Sorrow, 800m above sea level. It’s a steep and challenging 7km-return journey but ends with rewarding views out over Snapper Island and beyond.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBut the real adventurers should go north towards \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/cape-york\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECape York\u003C/a\u003E and drive the Bloomfield Track. You’ll need a 4WD so check out \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/01/19/self-drive-cape-york/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ethese tips\u003C/a\u003E for getting the most out of the drive.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBeing so far away from metropolitan areas, you have the chance to sample Daintree produce. Have your next cuppa brewed on a bag of Daintree Tea, freshly picked on the tropical plantation. And don’t forget a scoop from the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/restaurant/daintree-ice-cream-company\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EDaintree Ice Cream Company\u003C/a\u003E. Their flavours all champion the native produce, using fruits like black sapote and wattleseed grown in their own orchard.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EDay 6: Cape Tribulation to Cairns (140km)\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_413389\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-413389\" class=\"wp-image-413389 size-standard-landscape\" title=\"2020_TNQ_CapeTribulation_NaturalLandscapes_UGC\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/day-6-cape-tribulation-ferry-downundertours-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Cape Tribulation Ferry | Great Barrier Reef Drive road trip\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/day-6-cape-tribulation-ferry-downundertours-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/day-6-cape-tribulation-ferry-downundertours-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-413389\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/downundertours/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@downundertours\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETake your time enjoying the rainforest as much as you can this morning before hitting the road again for the southwards journey.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EStop in for fresh scones at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/heritage-lodge-in-the-daintree\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EHeritage Lodge and Spa’s\u003C/a\u003E restaurant, then make your way back to the car ferry and back along that spectacular stretch of coastline. On the way back you’ll be able to take your time soaking up everything you might have missed.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf it’s a Sunday, stop in at Ellis Beach Bar & Grill just before \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/palm-cove\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EPalm Cove\u003C/a\u003E for their famous $1 oysters from 1pm-4pm and get to know some locals.\u003C/p\u003E\n","title":"Content",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"date":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1585868424000,"title":"Date",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"date_modified":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1580941500000,"title":"Date Modified",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"excerpt":{"dataType":"string","value":"\u003Cp\u003ERide the most beautiful road in the north. 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sites.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOur answer to the Great Ocean Drive comes speckled with chances to stretch your legs on secluded bush hikes, discover the reef on ocean safaris, and soak up some of the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/05/25/8-scenic-drives/\"\u003Emost beautiful vistas\u003C/a\u003E in the country.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"social_video_player":{"type":"youtube",":type":"teq/components/social-video-player","videoId":"FfPKGSMOkTs"},"text_860990170":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe drive is just 140 kms in length, but stretch it out into a week-long journey and you can make the most of each pitstop.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUse this itinerary as a guide to get the most out of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef\"\u003EGreat Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E Drive road 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(67km)\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image18885e77-1961-4b74-8e7e-3cd9d872460e":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2020_TNQ_CairnsCrocodile_ZoosAndSanctuaries_140102.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2020_TNQ_CairnsCrocodile_ZoosAndSanctuaries_140102.jpg","alt":"Crocodile","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/in/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/great-barrier-reef-drive-road-trip/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image18885e77-1961-4b74-8e7e-3cd9d872460e.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1691038725397/2020-tnq-cairnscrocodile-zoosandsanctuaries-140102.jpeg","uuid":"a80b0202-96bc-474f-b9ab-487e6dd5dc9b","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text92d3f781-dec9-4831-9027-9ec3982c197b":{"text":"\n\u003Cp\u003EAll flights lead to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit/cairns-and-northern-beaches\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECairns\u003C/a\u003E so take this as your starting point. There’s plenty to do here for \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/12/24/things-to-do-in-cairns-for-first-timers/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Efirst-timers\u003C/a\u003E, but when you’re ready to hit the road, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/03/25/best-coffee-cairns/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Efuel up\u003C/a\u003E and head north on the Captain Cook Highway.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe drive to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit/port-douglas-and-daintree\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EPort Douglas\u003C/a\u003E is only about an hour so there’s plenty of time to pick up snacks at the Smithfield shops, detour to some of the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/11/27/tropical-north-queensland-best-beaches/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Emost beautiful tropical beaches\u003C/a\u003E, or grab lunch with the sand in your toes at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/palm-cove\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EPalm Cove\u003C/a\u003E. You might even get a chance to feed a croc at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/hartleys-crocodile-adventures\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EHartley’s Crocodile Adventures\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFeel like lingering? Pull over at the Rex Lookout for a sweeping vista back towards \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/03/13/3-day-itinerary-great-barrier-reef-from-cairns/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECairns\u003C/a\u003E. If the conditions are right you might get to watch paragliders riding the airstreams.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAlong this route you can also steal moments on empty beaches, and stumble upon rock stacks just north of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/ellis-beach\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EEllis Beach\u003C/a\u003E. Of course, if Palm Cove really takes your fancy you’re more than welcome to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/04/06/48-hours-in-palm-cove/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Estay a while\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen you’re keen to get moving, head up to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/thala-beach-nature-reserve\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EThala Beach Nature Reserve\u003C/a\u003E. Just 15 minutes shy of Port Douglas, this family-run eco-retreat is something approaching a wildlife sanctuary, and perfectly situated for exploring the nearby \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit/cape-tribulation\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EDaintree Rainforest\u003C/a\u003E. Guests are also invited to join in Thala’s coconut odyssey tour, where you’ll learn all about the uses and benefits of the tropical fruit, grown within the reserve’s own coconut plantation.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you’re continuing on to Port Douglas, try to get there in time for sunset over the water. Then for dinner, take your pick from one of the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/05/02/port-douglas-restaurants-and-food-tours/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Emany great restaurants\u003C/a\u003E along the waterfront and Macrossan Street strip before turning in.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EDay 2: Port Douglas\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_413385\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"imageda2cb096-79e6-424f-91fa-bd28b97733b0":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2020_TNQ_PortDouglas_Sailing_riancope.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2020_TNQ_PortDouglas_Sailing_riancope.jpg","alt":"Port Douglas Sailing","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/in/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/great-barrier-reef-drive-road-trip/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imageda2cb096-79e6-424f-91fa-bd28b97733b0.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1691038725471/2020-tnq-portdouglas-sailing-riancope.jpeg","uuid":"9d2b1105-8713-4781-8b8c-d9e7deec712d","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/riancope/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@riancope\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text492dc0e8-a430-437e-932f-1fe9a74e1d6f":{"text":"\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you want to crack on with the GBR Drive, skip straight to Day 3. But with so much going in Port Douglas, you could easily press pause and stay here for \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/12/17/things-to-do-port-douglas-daintree/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ea few days\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFirst up, coffee and a first introduction with the reef. As a world heritage-listed site, and namesake of the drive, the Great Barrier Reef is a natural wonder teeming with marine life including turtles, rays, and hundreds of tropical fish.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are half-day and full-day Great Barrier Reef tour options, all departing from the Port Douglas Marina, as well as shorter snorkelling trips to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/low-isles\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ELow Isles\u003C/a\u003E, and relaxing sunset sails if you prefer to stay a little closer to shore.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETo get the blood pumping, book in with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://portdouglasadventures.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EPort Douglas Adventure Tours\u003C/a\u003E to go mountain biking, sea kayaking or drift snorkelling.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDon’t leave without a walk along \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/four-mile-beach\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EFour Mile Beach\u003C/a\u003E, tucking into a crocodile or kangaroo pie from Mocka’s, or having a pot of Pitchfork Betty’s pale ale at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.hemingwaysbrewery.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EHemingway’s Brewery\u003C/a\u003E on the marina.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EDay 3: Port Douglas to Mossman Gorge (22km)\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_413383\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image43a6ce28-6643-484d-9d1a-570c45f843c7":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2020_TNQ_KukuYalanjiBrothers_Fishing_cairnstours.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2020_TNQ_KukuYalanjiBrothers_Fishing_cairnstours.jpg","alt":"Kuku Yalanji brothers ","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/in/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/great-barrier-reef-drive-road-trip/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image43a6ce28-6643-484d-9d1a-570c45f843c7.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1691038725517/2020-tnq-kukuyalanjibrothers-fishing-cairnstours.jpeg","uuid":"f7af3e13-462e-4f04-bf93-261b8edccfee","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/cairnstours/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@cairnstours\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text21188ac6-8049-4e09-b484-bc60505b36be":{"text":"\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA short 20-minute drive inland from Port Douglas will land you the thick rainforest of the world heritage-listed \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/Explore-Queensland/Tropical-North-Queensland/Things-to-see-and-do/Wet-Tropics-World-Heritage-Area\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EWet Tropics\u003C/a\u003E. Welcome to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/mossman-gorge-daintree-national-park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMossman Gorge\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAccess the day area of the Gorge via the Mossman Gorge Centre and the best way to explore is through the eyes and stories of the Kuku Yalanji, the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2020/03/09/indigenous-tours-cairns-tropcal-north-queensland/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Etraditional owners\u003C/a\u003E of the region.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHike the moderate 2.4km Rainforest circuit track, starting on the far side of Rex Creek bridge. Along the way, keep your eyes peeled for the chameleon-like Boyd’s forest dragons who clutch to the tree trunks, as well as tree-kangaroos and musky rat-kangaroos – \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2015/06/17/daintree-rainforest-animals/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eanimals only found in the Daintree Rainforest\u003C/a\u003E. On the left, 80m from the bridge, you’ll have a picture-perfect view of Manjal Dimbi (Mount Demi).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn the afternoon, join the Kuku Yalanji brothers, Linc and Brandon Walker. They’ll teach you some \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/tour/walkabout-cultural-adventures\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Etraditional hunting and gathering skills\u003C/a\u003E along the mudflats of Cooya Beach, just 13 minutes from Mossman Gorge.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAnyone with a sweet tooth can join \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/sweet-farm-tours\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESweet Farm Tours\u003C/a\u003E, who will take you through a working cocoa and sugarcane farm to learn how north Queensland’s own Daintree Estates chocolate is grown and produced.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAt day’s end, return to Port Douglas for another night or splash out on a stay at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/silky-oaks-lodge-and-healing-waters-spa\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESilky Oaks Lodge\u003C/a\u003E, on the banks of the Mossman River.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EDay 4: Mossman Gorge to Cape Tribulation (68km)\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_413384\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"textc37b604e-9972-410e-a136-993ae5fe45f9":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EMoving ever north from Mossman Gorge, take a croc-spotting river cruise with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://solarwhisper.com/\"\u003ESolar Whisper Wildlife Cruises\u003C/a\u003E, keeping an eye on the muddy banks for the prehistoric reptiles and in the treetops for great egrets and azure kingfishers.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAfter all that adrenalin, take a moment with a spa treatment at the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/daintree-ecolodge-and-spa\"\u003EDaintree Eco Lodge and Spa\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThen, it’s time to leave civilisation and mobile coverage behind and cross the croc-infested Daintree River on the Daintree car ferry to continue your journey towards \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit/cape-tribulation\"\u003ECape Tribulation\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOne of the oldest living rainforests on the planet, the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/daintree\"\u003EDaintree Rainforest\u003C/a\u003E is an untouched remnant of the prehistoric. Up here, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/03/18/wild-swimming-tropical-north-queensland/\"\u003Esecret waterholes\u003C/a\u003E, deserted beaches and weird and wonderful fruits are in abundance.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Daintree is the only place in the world where two world heritage-listed areas collide, and there’s nowhere better to appreciate it than at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/cow-bay\"\u003ECow Bay\u003C/a\u003E, where you can go horse-riding or sea kayaking along the very place where the Wet Tropics meet the Great Barrier Reef.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAt night, bunker down and be lulled to sleep by the sounds of the rainforest at the secluded and completely eco \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/safari-lodge\"\u003ESafari Lodge\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EDay 5: Cape Tribulation\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E \u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image101a004f-3351-40a0-a12e-34de950f3765":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2020_TNQ_CapeTribulation_NaturalLandscapes_138646.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2020_TNQ_CapeTribulation_NaturalLandscapes_138646.jpg","alt":"Cape Tribulation","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/in/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/great-barrier-reef-drive-road-trip/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image101a004f-3351-40a0-a12e-34de950f3765.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1691038725584/2020-tnq-capetribulation-naturallandscapes-138646.jpeg","uuid":"d6f9e53b-3d33-4b7f-8b70-df424b9b1585","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text7f566383-bf27-4c85-85be-0e913a76affb":{"text":"\n\u003Cp\u003EEnshrouded in the Daintree, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/tropical-north-queensland/places-to-visit/cape-tribulation\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECape Tribulation\u003C/a\u003E is an ideal base to make introductions with both heritage sites. There’s so much to do you could easily spend \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2016/07/22/daintree-in-4-days/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Efour days\u003C/a\u003E in the Daintree and barely scratch the surface, but here are some highlights:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOn a half-day eco tour with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/tour/ocean-safari\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EOcean Safari\u003C/a\u003E you’ll snorkel the virtually unknown Mackay and Undine Reefs, swimming with turtles and eagle rays.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBack on land, a stroll along the Marrdja, Kulki or Dubuji Boardwalks will immerse you in the forest and the habitat of countless species (keep an eye out for unmistakable flashes of blue from the Ulysses butterfly).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESerious hikers should look to Mt Sorrow, 800m above sea level. It’s a steep and challenging 7km-return journey but ends with rewarding views out over Snapper Island and beyond.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBut the real adventurers should go north towards \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/cape-york\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECape York\u003C/a\u003E and drive the Bloomfield Track. You’ll need a 4WD so check out \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/01/19/self-drive-cape-york/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ethese tips\u003C/a\u003E for getting the most out of the drive.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBeing so far away from metropolitan areas, you have the chance to sample Daintree produce. Have your next cuppa brewed on a bag of Daintree Tea, freshly picked on the tropical plantation. 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