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The message from Cape Tribulation is a resounding 'we're open for business'. The remote section of the Tropical North Queensland coast, normally known as the place where the rainforest meets the reef, has more recently been in the headlines thanks to Cyclone Jasper and the severe rain event that tore through the Douglas region in December last year. Thankfully, after months of being cut off, it's business as usual for Port Douglas and surrounds and there's no better time to escape the winter blues and explore the region's world heritage-listed natural beauty.

READ MORE: Here's how to figure out the cheapest time to travel and the best time to book Head north from Cairns and try one of these unique ecotourism experiences. The Daintree Rainforest is the oldest continual living rainforest in the world, predating the Amazon. There are so many ways to experience it, but my pick would be a guided tour so you can get a better understanding of the wonders hidden under the canopy.



There are a number of easy board walk trails that take you into the heart of the rainforest. Some of the plant species lining the pathways are hundreds of millions of years old – a fact that doesn't get easier to fathom the more you hear it throughout your travels. If you're not sure where to begin, Daintree Discovery Tours ' Total Daintree Experience is a great starting point to get a bit of a taste of everything.

Highlights on the itinerary include a visit to the famous Mossman Gorge, where the sounds of.

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