Daintree River Ferry
The cable-drawn vehicle ferry that is the only route into the northern Daintree rainforest and Cape Tribulation. The crossing takes just a few minutes, and crocodiles often appear near the banks.
The Daintree River Ferry is a cable-drawn vehicle ferry and the only route to the northern Daintree rainforest, Cow Bay and Cape Tribulation. A one-way crossing takes only about 5 minutes. It usually runs continuously from 06:00 to 24:00 every day, with no reservations needed. Cars are charged a return fare of about AUD 45–50, subject to the year's published rates, while pedestrians and cyclists pay lower fares. Queues may form in the morning during peak season. Crocodiles are commonly seen on the banks and in the river, so never approach the water's edge while waiting to board.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–24:00
Nearby sights
- Daintree Discovery Centre
- Walu Wugirriga (Mount Alexandra) Lookout
- Daintree Ice Cream Company
- Daintree Village & Daintree River Cruise
- Dubuji Boardwalk
- Mount Sorrow Ridge Trail
- Daintree Rainforest / Cape Tribulation
- Low Isles