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Cape Tribulation & Daintree National Park

Cape Tribulation is a headland and coastal locality in the Shire of Douglas in northern Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Cape Tribulation had a population of 123 people.

Type RegionPopulation 123

Why go

  • Suburb of Shire of Douglas, Queensland, Australia.
  • Known for Daintree National Park.
  • Served by Bloomfield River Airport (BFC).

History

Cape Tribulation is a headland and coastal locality in the Shire of Douglas in northern Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Cape Tribulation had a population of 123 people.

Airports

Bloomfield River Airport (BFC) 34 km to the centre
QLD, AU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Maitland Downs Airport 71 km to the centre
QLD, AU
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Daintree River Ferry
Ferry terminal · 9.5 km from the centre
Outdoor
Daintree River Ferry
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where to stay

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263 Upper Daintree Rd, Upper Daintree QLD 4873, Australia · cassowaryfalls.com.au
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3017 Cape Tribulation Rd, Thornton Beach QLD 4873, Australia · noahcreek.com.au
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73 Silkwood Rd, Cow Bay QLD 4873, Australia · rainforestbb.com
Indoor
22 Buchanan Creek Rd, Cow Bay QLD 4873, Australia · wompooecoretreat.com.au
Indoor
3217 Mossman Daintree Rd, Daintree QLD 4873, Australia · daintreecloud9.com
Indoor
122 Forest Creek Rd, Forest Creek QLD 4873, Australia · daintreebedandbreakfast.com.au
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5 Nicole Dr, Cape Tribulation QLD 4873, Australia · capetrib.com.au
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3189 Mossman Daintree Rd, Daintree QLD 4873, Australia · daintree-ecolodge.com.au
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3812 Cape Tribulation Rd, Cape Tribulation QLD 4873, Australia · capetribcamping.com.au
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2159 Cape Tribulation Rd, Cape Tribulation QLD 4873, Australia · daintreedeepforestlodge.com.au
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Riverview Caravan Park, 2 Stewart St, Daintree QLD 4873, Australia · daintreeriverview.com
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1973 Cape Tribulation Rd, Diwan QLD 4873, Australia · daintreesiesta.com.au
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Turtle Rock Cafe, Cape Tribulation Rd, Cape Tribulation QLD 4873, Australia · oceansafari.com.au
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152 Rykers Rd, Cape Tribulation QLD 4873, Australia · capetribbeach.com.au
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Cape Tribulation Rd, Cape Tribulation QLD 4873, Australia · parks.des.qld.gov.au
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17 Stewart St, Daintree QLD 4873, Australia · village-hideaway.queenslandhotelmotel.com
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3910 Cape Tribulation Rd, Cape Tribulation QLD 4873, Australia · pksjunglevillage.com.au
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36 Camelot Cl, Cape Tribulation QLD 4873, Australia · ferntreelodge.com
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91 Nicole Dr, Cape Tribulation QLD 4873, Australia
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LOT 160 Wattle Cl, Cow Bay QLD 4873, Australia
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109 Camelot Cl, Cape Tribulation QLD 4873, Australia
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11 Mahogany Rd, Daintree QLD 4873, Australia
Indoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Bloomfield River Airport (BFC); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Daintree River Ferry, 9.5 km); routes include Daintree River Ferry.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Cape Tribulation & Daintree National Park. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach

Tours & experiences