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Daintree Discovery Centre

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Located in the heart of the Daintree Rainforest - The Discovery Centre attracts visitors from all over the world and is highly regarded as a first class eco-tourism experience. With qualified staff, a large indoors-interpretive display area, the latest touch screen technology, an audiovisual theatre and grand, all weather verandas', the Centre offers information on the daintree rainforest and its inhabitants - butterflies, birds cassowaries, crocodiles and much more.

The Centre welcomes you with a large, colourful reception area, and trendy gift shop selling a plethora of eco-clothing, and local arts and crafts. The coffee shop boasts the best refreshments in the north.

Experienced naturalists are available to answer questions and information is available in six languages. Whether you are with a pre-organised tour group or travelling independently there is a wealth of things to see and do. A popular alternative is to do a self-guided walk using world-class audio guides.

Daintree Discovery Centre

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Special Features: Visitors will enjoy the magnificent daintree treetops walk thanks to the inovative Aerial Walkway - they may see a cassowary meandering along the stunning McLean's Creek. They can explore the Bush Tucker Trail, or the Cassowary Circuit, climb the 23 metre high Canopy Tower, or relax on the reclining benches and gaze up at the colossal Strangler Fig.

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Fantastic day out

Daintree Discovery Centre

by TotalTraveller402238FD02 Apr, 2010 As a GROUP TOUR

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Because of the rain we did not see many of the birds and butterflies but never the less we had a fantastic time. The brochure was full of useful information and we came away knowing much about the rainforest ... Read More (Date of experience: Apr, 2010 )

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Best value for money

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by butterfly7 Feb, 2010 As a GROUP TOUR

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A unique experience; and a must see for any visitor; local or international. The interpretive guide book and recorded module make this all such a personal adventure. It was hard to say who was most en ... Read More (Date of experience: Feb, 2010 )

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Really covered a lot

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by TotalTraveller40255F0CF7 Mar, 2010 As a GROUP TOUR

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As a person who likes to explore the areas I'm visiting, I'm happy to recommend the Discovery centre to people who want to understand the nature of their environment. I liked the explanations of the flora and fauna, and really liked that I got to go back twice as it was a lot of information to take in ... Read More (Date of experience: Mar, 2010 )

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A waste of Money and time.

Daintree Discovery Centre

by TotalTraveller38964332253 (prior to 01/07/2010)

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If you do go - grab a coffee at the coffee shop (A+ for the coffee) sit back for half and hour and watch out the window - you will have seen it all !! DO NOT hire the $5 voice machines - really was boring ... Read More