Dubuji Boardwalk
Daintree National Park
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The Dubuji (meaning ‘place of spirits’) boardwalk travels through lowland rainforest swamps and mangroves. Signs explain the survival strategies used by rainforest plants and animals. The site is close to Myall Beach and has large grassed areas with picnic shelters and toilets.
Getting there
Travel 104 km north of Cairns on the Captain Cook Highway to the Daintree River crossing. The ferry operates 6.00 am–midnight every day with a small fee for a return journey (which you don't need to take on the same day). Beyond the ferry, keep following Cape Tribulation Road for 35km, the car park will then be on your right. It's well signed so you shouldn't miss it.
Conventional two-wheel-drive vehicle access is possible as far as Cape Tribulation, although high clearance is useful and caravans are not recommended. The road through this section of the park is narrow and winding. Drivers should keep left and watch for wildlife, particularly cassowaries.
Maps
http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/daintree-cape-tribulation/pdf/cape-tribulation-map.pdf
Route/Trail notes
This boardwalk travels over swamp and mangroves before winding back through the rainforest. Great for wildlife photographers as there's an abundance of birdlife as well as crabs, mudskippers and crocs in the nearby river.
Very easy circuit, popular with tour companies.
Wear mosquito repellent.
Permits/Costs
The Daintree ferry has a cost of around $24 for a conventional vehicle return.
Other References
http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/daintree-cape-tribulation/about.html
WARNING: 'Crocodiles abound' here, so take particular care where you walk.
GPS Tracks
- No GPS available for this walk yet.
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