From Daintree to
Cape Tribulation
and Bloomfield River, you can
experience the most unique
rainforest in the world. No trip to
the tropical north is complete
without visiting Cape Tribulation
and this natural
wonderland. The sealed road north of
the Daintree River meanders through
the lush rainforest covered
Alexandra Range, to spectacular
lookout points and glorious tropical
beaches. It is the Daintree Cape
Tribulation where the
rainforest meets the
reef.
Cape Tribulation is a headland
and locality in northern Queensland,
Australia 110km north of
Cairns. It
is located within the
Daintree
National Park and the Wet Tropics
World Heritage area.
The traditional owners of the area are the
Kuku Yalanji people. Cape Tribulation was
named by British explorer Captain James Cook
on 10 June 1770 after his ship ran aground
on a reef near the site, "because here began
all our Troubles".
Around 17,000 hectares between Daintree
River and Cape Tribulation is declared
National Park and much of the area is also
World Heritage listed to ensure protection
of the rainforests.
