Hostel · Cape Tribulation
Dougies Backpackers
8.7
332 reviewsPool, free parking, relaxed atmosphere.
- Dorm bed
- A$35–55
- Wi-Fi
- Pool
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Cape Tribulation
Queensland · Australia
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- A day
- ~A$100
- Best
- May–Nov
- Dorms from
- A$35
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Off the beaten track
Why Cape Tribulation
- The only place on earth where two UNESCO World Heritage sites (Daintree Rainforest and Great Barrier Reef) meet side by side
- The Daintree is the oldest continuously surviving tropical rainforest in the world (over 100 million years old)
- Remote, off-the-beaten-track experience with limited development and no mobile reception in parts
Cape Tribulation is where the Daintree Rainforest — the oldest tropical rainforest on earth, over 100 million years old — meets the Great Barrier Reef. This remote stretch of coastline north of Cairns is one of the most ecologically significant places in Australia and one of the few spots on the planet where ancient rainforest grows right down to the coral reef shoreline. It is quiet, wild, and far from the backpacker party scene — the appeal is raw nature, wildlife, and disconnecting from the grid.
A day in Cape Tribulation
- Hostel dorm
- A$58
- Food
- A$26
- Transport
- A$6
- Activities
- A$38
- About a day
- A$100
Where to stay in Cape Tribulation
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- DBDougies Backpackers
8.7 · A$35–55 dorm · pool, free parking, relaxed atmosphere
- PJPK's Jungle Village
8.6 · A$35–55 dorm · the main backpacker hub at Cape Tribulation with dorms, private cabins, camping, a bar, and a restaurant. Air-conditioned. Regular social events and tour bookings
- CTCape Trib Beach House
8.3 · A$35–55 dorm · beachfront accommodation with dorms and cabins, direct access to the beach and reef
- DCDaintree Crocodylus Village
8.2 · A$35–55 dorm · eco-lodge with dorms and cabins set in rainforest, pool, close to nature walks
Hostel · Cape Tribulation
PK's Jungle Village
8.6
175 reviewsThe main backpacker hub at Cape Tribulation with dorms, private cabins, camping, a bar, and a restaurant. Air-conditioned. Regular social events and tour bookings.
- Dorm bed
- A$35–55
- Wi-Fi
- Bar
Hostel · Cape Tribulation
Cape Trib Beach House
8.3
369 reviewsBeachfront accommodation with dorms and cabins, direct access to the beach and reef.
- Dorm bed
- A$35–55
- Wi-Fi
Hostel · Cape Tribulation
Daintree Crocodylus Village
8.2
230 reviewsEco-lodge with dorms and cabins set in rainforest, pool, close to nature walks.
- Dorm bed
- A$35–55
- Wi-Fi
- Pool
Things to do in Cape Tribulation
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- OC
- SC
- SP
Tours
Spot a cassowary - SM
Water
Swim at Myall Beach - TD
- WD
- ZI
Nature · Cape Tribulation
Explore the Marrdja Botanical Walk boardwalk
Explore the Marrdja Botanical Walk boardwalk (1.2 km loop, free)
Nature · Cape Tribulation
Guided night walk through the Daintree Rainforest to see nocturnal wildlife
Guided night walk through the Daintree Rainforest to see nocturnal wildlife ($45 AUD)
- Price
- A$45
Water · Cape Tribulation
Ocean safari reef snorkel trip from Cape Tribulation
Ocean safari reef snorkel trip from Cape Tribulation ($149 AUD, the shortest boat ride to the outer reef anywhere in Australia)
- Price
- A$149
Water · Cape Tribulation
Snorkel the reef directly from Cape Tribulation Beach
Snorkel the reef directly from Cape Tribulation Beach (bring your own gear or hire from accommodation)
Water · Cape Tribulation
Take a Daintree River wildlife cruise to spot saltwater crocodiles
Take a Daintree River wildlife cruise to spot saltwater crocodiles ($30-45 AUD)
- Price
- A$30–45
Water · Cape Tribulation
Walk the Dubuji Boardwalk through pristine mangrove and rainforest to Cape Tribulation Beach
Walk the Dubuji Boardwalk through pristine mangrove and rainforest to Cape Tribulation Beach (1 km, free)
Water · Cape Tribulation
Zip-line through the rainforest canopy on a jungle surfing tour
Zip-line through the rainforest canopy on a jungle surfing tour ($110 AUD)
- Price
- A$110
Getting to Cape Tribulation
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