A TASTE OF THE TROPICS

Crossing the Daintree River is akin to crossing into another world. The air gets thicker, the foliage gets wilder, and the pace gets slower. This special geographical region in Far North Queensland is home to one of the oldest continually surviving rainforests in the world, and the Far North Queensland coastline is the only place on Earth where two UNESCO World Heritage-listed areas intersect — the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics.

Given its tropical climate, the Daintree is a fertile area to grow the colourful, juicy fruits commonly associated with South East Asia and Central and South America. A coastal location also means plenty of fresh seafood is readily available. Making the most of their slice of paradise, a number of businesses in the region place the spotlight on these delicacies for travellers exploring Queensland's seaside jungle. A food map launched in June 2020 ties 20 of these businesses together to form a huge tropical food hotspot spanning from Port Douglas all the way up to Cape Tribulation.

TOURING THE TRAIL

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