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Cape Tribulation & Daintree National Park

Cape Tribulation is a headland and coastal locality in the Shire of Douglas in northern Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Cape Tribulation had a population of 123 people.

Type RegionPopulation 123

Why go

  • Suburb of Shire of Douglas, Queensland, Australia.
  • Known for Daintree National Park.
  • Served by Bloomfield River Airport (BFC).

History

Cape Tribulation is a headland and coastal locality in the Shire of Douglas in northern Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Cape Tribulation had a population of 123 people.

Airports

Bloomfield River Airport (BFC) 34 km to the centre
QLD, AU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Maitland Downs Airport 71 km to the centre
QLD, AU
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Daintree River Ferry
Ferry terminal · 9.5 km from the centre
Outdoor
Daintree River Ferry
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Bloomfield River Airport (BFC); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Daintree River Ferry, 9.5 km); routes include Daintree River Ferry.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Cape Tribulation & Daintree National Park. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach

Tours & experiences