Daintree Discovery Centre
Address: Tulip Oak Road Cow Bay Daintree Queensland 4873
Phone: 07 4098 9171
Email: centre@daintree-rec.com.au
Website: www.daintree-rec.com.au
The award winning Daintree Discovery Centre is the number one attraction in the Daintree. It is a self-funding eco tourism facility that specialises in providing interpretive information about the Daintree Rainforest and its environs. Located just 10 kilometres north of the Daintree River Ferry, the road is sealed all the way - you do not need a four-wheel drive vehicle. The Discovery Centre attracts visitors from all over the world and is highly regarded as a first class eco-tourism experience. Visitors enjoy the spectacular Aerial Walkway – and maybe see a cassowary meandering along the beautiful McLeans Creek. You can climb the 23 metre high Canopy Tower, explore the Bush Tucker Trail or the Cassowary Circuit, or relax on the reclining benches and gaze up at the giant Strangler Fig. Experienced naturalists are available to answer questions and information is available in six languages. The Centre has a large, colourful reception area, trendy gift shop sell a range of local arts, crafts and eco-clothing. The coffee shop boasts the best refreshments in the north.
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Children Catered For?
Yes. Children are welcome.
Disabled Access:
Yes. There is access for guests with a disability. There is wheel chair access from the reception area, across the Aerial Walkway to the Interpretive Display Centre and the base of the Canopy Tower. Special drop off area in car park for guests with a disability.
Pets Allowed:
No.
Award
2007
Finalist Qantas Australian Tourism Awards - Ecotourism.
2007Winner Douglas Shire Council Sustainable Communities Award - Places of Visitation.
2007Winner Tropical North Queensland Tourism Awards 2004-2007.
2007Winner Queensland Tourism Awards 'The Steve Irwin Ecotourism Award'.
2006Finalist Queensland Tourism Awards - Ecotourism 2004-2006.
2005Queensland Tourism Awards - Ecotourism.
2005Telstra and Australian Government Small Business MYOB Award.
2005Small Business Employer of the Year, Queensland Regional Training awards.
2005Telstra Small Business of the Year Award.
2005Cassowary Award, Wet Tropics Management Authority.
2004Most Outstanding Submission, Tropical North Queensland Tourism Awards.
2004QMBA Awards - Far North Queensland for Tourism and Hospitality Facility.
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