About Daintree Discovery Centre
The Daintree Discovery Centre is an award-winning interpretive facility located at Cow Bay in the Douglas Shire, Queensland, within the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest. Established to educate visitors about the ecology and evolution of Australia's oldest lowland tropical rainforest, it features a 23-metre Canopy Tower, Aerial Walkway, and interactive displays on rainforest flora, fauna and Indigenous heritage.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore a multi-level interpretive centre with interactive displays, a 23-metre Canopy Tower offering views over the rainforest canopy to the Coral Sea, and an elevated Aerial Walkway through the mid-canopy. An included audio guide provides commentary in multiple languages as visitors walk through rainforest exhibits, aquariums, and the Bush Tucker trail. The site is set within dense tropical rainforest with boardwalks, shaded pathways and a cafe and gift shop.
Key highlights
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23-metre Canopy Tower with panoramic views over Daintree Rainforest canopy
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Aerial Walkway through the mid-canopy level of the rainforest
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Interactive interpretive displays on rainforest ecology and evolution
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Audio guide included with admission in multiple languages
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Bush Tucker Trail and aquariums showcasing local flora and fauna