Cairns to Daintree

StartClick to Reverse the Dynamic Map and Driving NotesCairns
FinishDaintree
DifficultyDifficulty 1/5
Suitable For2WD Motorhome/Van Motorbike 
Distance113.86 km
Minimum Days1
Average Speed63.44 km/hr
Travel Time1 hr 47 mins
Page Updated: 21 Oct 2021

Description

The Daintree Village is a small settlement located 12km upstream from the Daintree River ferry crossing. If you're driving to Cape Tribulation you'll turn off before reaching the quaint village so its a little off the main tourist route. For 4WD adventurers looking for the start of the CREB Track, you'll need to come this way however as the start of the CREB is the Upper Daintree Crossing, which is just 9km further on past Daintree Village. The area is a wonderful place for a quiet overnight stay with many birds, frogs, and butterflies to delight the senses.

Using this trek note, you'll drive north from Cairns along the Captain Cook Highway, passing Port Douglas, and onto Mossman, so you could also take a side trip to Mossman Gorge or Wonga Beach on the way.

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History

Daintree Village was settled during the 1880s to provide services for the timber workers and dairy farmers. For the next 50 years the only means of getting supplies in and out of the Daintree Village was via the Daintree River, as there was no road up from Cairns. In 1933 the road to Mossman was opened which included putting a bridge across Barratt Creek.

Today the Daintree Village is home to around 100 people, with a 15-student school. It is the farming and tourism industries that sustain the town.

TrekID: 345

Preparation

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Please refer to Road Reports published by the local shire and/or main roads for the area you intend to visit. Road/Track conditions can change significantly after weather events. Travellers must be responsible for their own research on current conditions and track suitability.

Fuel Usage

DieselULPLPG
4cyl 16 litres4cyl 18 litres4cyl 23 litres
6cyl 17 litres6cyl 21 litres6cyl 20 litres
8cyl 17 litres8cyl 19 litres
Usage is averaged from recorded data (* specific to this trek) and calculated based on trek distance.

Best Time To Visit

Closest Climatic Station

Low Isles Lighthouse
Distance from Trek Mid Point 22.72km N
 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean Max. °C32.231.730.829.427.625.925.526.728.530.431.732.3
Mean Min. °C25.525.525.124.122.821.220.420.721.923.224.525.3
Mean Rain mm401.3418.9435.8230.798.862.335.637.236.945.591.1210.0
    Best time to travel      Ok time to travel      Travel NOT recommended

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Directions

Cairns to Captain Cook Hwy & Yorkeys Knob Rd
Driving: 12.32 km
Heading: 318°
Avg Speed: 54.41 km/hr
EST Time: 13:35
  • Drive southwest on Maranoa Street. for: 0.05 km time: 00:11
  • Turn left onto Draper Street. for: 0.07 km time: 00:16
  • Turn left onto A1/Florence Street. for: 0.61 km time: 01:24
  • Turn left onto 1/Sheridan Street. Continue on 1. for: 7.67 km time: 08:40
  • Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit, onto Captain Cook Highway for: 0.79 km time: 00:46
  • Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit, onto Captain Cook Highway for: 3.02 km time: 02:07
  • Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit, ontofor: 0.1 km time: 00:10
Captain Cook Hwy & Yorkeys Knob Rd to Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Driving: 1.22 km
Heading: 278°
Avg Speed: 28.06 km/hr
EST Time: 02:36
  • Drive northeast on 1. for: 0.18 km time: 00:18
  • Exit the roundabout onto 1/Captain Cook Highway. for: 0.57 km time: 00:55
  • Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit, onto Kamerunga Road for: 0.23 km time: 00:20
  • Turn right onto Skyrail Drive. for: 0.24 km time: 01:02
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway to Ellis Beach
Driving: 17.5 km
Heading: 338°
Avg Speed: 59.98 km/hr
EST Time: 17:30
  • Drive south on Skyrail Drive. for: 0.23 km time: 00:47
  • Turn left onto Kamerunga Road/91. for: 0.23 km time: 00:27
  • Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit, onto Captain Cook Highway for: 0.9 km time: 01:03
  • Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit, onto Captain Cook Highway for: 2.23 km time: 02:30
  • Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit, onto Captain Cook Highway for: 1.11 km time: 01:05
  • Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit, onto Captain Cook Highway for: 1.51 km time: 01:19
  • Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit, onto Captain Cook Highway for: 1.14 km time: 01:05
  • Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit, onto Captain Cook Highway for: 10.15 km time: 09:15
Ellis Beach to Pebbly Beach
Driving: 23.17 km
Heading: 318°
Avg Speed: 73.76 km/hr
EST Time: 18:50
  • Drive northwest on 44/Captain Cook Highway. for: 23.17 km time: 18:51
Pebbly Beach to Captain Cook Hwy & Port Douglas Rd
Driving: 8.8 km
Heading: 318°
Avg Speed: 75.45 km/hr
EST Time: 06:59
  • Drive north on Captain Cook Highway/44. for: 8.79 km time: 06:59
  • Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit, ontofor: 0 km time: 00:00
Captain Cook Hwy & Port Douglas Rd to Mossman
Driving: 13.59 km
Heading: 309°
Avg Speed: 76.47 km/hr
EST Time: 10:39
Mossman to Dayman (Rocky) Point
Driving: 12.64 km
Heading: 31°
Avg Speed: 67.02 km/hr
EST Time: 11:18
  • Drive south on Front Street. for: 0.09 km time: 00:12
  • Make a right U-turn at Bow Street to stay on Front Street. for: 2.16 km time: 02:39
  • Bear right onto Cedars Street. for: 5.68 km time: 04:41
  • Bear right onto Mossman Daintree Road. for: 4.63 km time: 03:27
  • Turn right. for: 0.08 km time: 00:20
Dayman (Rocky) Point to Wonga Beach
Driving: 5.86 km
Heading: 355°
Avg Speed: 60.77 km/hr
EST Time: 05:47
  • Drive south. for: 0.08 km time: 00:18
  • Turn right onto Mossman Daintree Road. for: 5.04 km time: 04:05
  • Turn right onto Wonga Beach Road. for: 0.54 km time: 01:10
  • Turn left onto Wonga Beach Esplanade. for: 0.2 km time: 00:14
Wonga Beach to Junction Mossman-Daintree Rd & Cape Tribulation Rd
Driving: 9.03 km
Heading: 330°
Avg Speed: 73.78 km/hr
EST Time: 07:20
  • Drive south on Wonga Beach Esplanade. for: 0.2 km time: 00:39
  • Turn right onto Wonga Beach Road. for: 0.54 km time: 01:07
  • Turn right at the end of the road, onto Mossman Daintree Road for: 8.3 km time: 05:34
Junction Mossman-Daintree Rd & Cape Tribulation Rd to Daintree
Driving: 9.73 km
Heading: 301°
Avg Speed: 64.7 km/hr
EST Time: 09:01
Distance is based on the travel mode shown (Driving, Straight, Cycling, Walking etc), Direction is straight line from start to end, Avg Speed & EST Time is calculated from GPS data.

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