Things to Do in the Daintree Rainforest
Rainforest walks, wildlife encounters and unforgettable days out
All within reach of your Daintree Siesta stay.
There’s no need to rush through the Daintree. Take time to wander beneath the canopy, listen for wildlife and discover what makes this part of Far North Queensland so special. Whether you’re planning a full day out or a quiet afternoon close to your accommodation, you’ll find plenty to explore.
Start at Daintree Siesta
Step onto our on-site rainforest tracks and see what catches your eye. Look for colourful birds, butterflies, fungi and the small details that are easy to miss when you’re in a hurry. Bring a torch for a self-guided evening walk and discover how the rainforest changes after dark. Keep an eye out for visiting Cassowaries, flying foxes in the canopies, elusive striped possums, lizards, tree kangaroos, frogs and more.
For a slower, immersive experience, join our Rainforest Connections Walk. Led by a Certified Forest Therapy Guide, this gentle walk invites you to connect with the rainforest through its sounds, textures and changing light – offering a unique way to connect and experience the Daintree.
After a day exploring, enjoy a meal surrounded by rainforest at the Daintree Siesta Restaurant. Then head back to your spacious campsite to relax under the stars and listen to the wildlife, or unwind in the comfort of our air-conditioned accommodation.
Explore the Daintree Rainforest
Some of the adventures you can experience during your stay include:
- Strolling on the Daintree Siesta on-site rainforest tracks
- Joining a Rainforest Connections Walk for a slow guided rainforest immersion
- Walking on a number of National Park boardwalks of around one hour duration
- Learning about the amazing Rainforest at the Daintree Discovery Centre
- Connecting with the traditional custodians to see and hear about their knowledge - ask us about tour options
- Eating local tropical ice cream flavours at our two local ice creameries
- Snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef - only 30 minutes boat ride from Cape Tribulation in small groups
- Walking on tropical beaches – just not near the water!
- Swimming at a local swimming hole – ask us about the croc free ones
- Spotting wildlife in the rainforest as you stroll or relax - cassowaries, spectacled flying foxes, musky rat kangaroos, Wompoo pigeons, Ulysses Butterflies and green tree frogs and many more – have been seen on the rainforest tracks and surrounds at Daintree Siesta
- Small boat cruising in the river & mangrove environment with the chance of seeing a crocodile in the wild
- Identifying an amazing range of ancient plants and fungi on your wanders
- Experiencing the myriad of seasons in the rainforest – come back again visit at a different time to see and hear amazing things
- Taking a self-guided on-site night time walk – with a good torch – and see what you can spot
- Soaring through the trees on a zipline
- Horse riding in the rainforest
- Tasting tropical fruits you may have never seen before
- Connecting and creating memories in nature
- Exploring the rainforest at night by booking a local guided night walk
- Contributing to citizen science by observing and uploading to Frog ID, iNatuarlist and BirdLife apps
- Participating in local conservation activities such as beach clean ups and tree plantings
Need a hand planning your Daintree adventures?
The Daintree Siesta team is always happy to share local tips and help you find activities that suit your interests and the time you have here.
Ask us about rainforest walks, wildlife experiences and local tours – we can help you plan your days and book tours during your stay!