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The township of Daintree, perched on a bend of the Daintree
River, is just further on from the turn off to the Daintree Ferry.
Lunch on freshly caught barramundi at one of the local restaurants,
browse the art and craft shops, and enjoy the ambience of this
laidback village.
Wildlife of every kind flourishes on the magnificent Daintree River
and its banks. The area's most infamous inhabitants are the
estuarine crocodiles. There are a number of river cruises where,
from the safety of a boat, you can watch crocs sunning themselves on
the mangrove lined banks or gliding through the water.
The timber milling history of this riverside town is well reflected
in the Timber Museum; a must-see attraction featuring an artist’s
turnery and exquisite wood gifts. Daintree is a funky village today,
with a delightful string of store fronts presented in the style of
yesteryear. Behind them are some excellent art and craft shops –
handmade pottery that brings to life the pixies and elves of the
rainforest, superb textile art and painting, local jams and produce,
souvenirs and tropical clothing.
A river cruise in the waters of the Daintree River is the
activity du jour. Seeing the rainforest and mangrove shores from a
quiet, peaceful vantage point as your river guide glasses for
crocodiles is an experience not to be missed. There are fishing and
photography tours, a river train, walking and 4WD safaris into the
Daintree Rainforest.
For more information visit
www.daintreevillage.asn.au
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