Daintree
QLD 4873 • Queensland
About Daintree
Daintree is a tiny village in Far North Queensland, nestled in the Wet Tropics rainforest region approximately 100 kilometres north of Cairns and 35 kilometres north of Mossman. With a population of just 93 people, the village sits at the edge of the Daintree Rainforest — one of the world's oldest tropical rainforests and a UNESCO World Heritage-listed ecosystem. The Daintree River winds through the area, and the village serves as the gateway to the extraordinary wilderness of Cape Tribulation and the Daintree National Park.
Life in Daintree is deeply intertwined with nature, and the community is small, eclectic, and fiercely protective of the surrounding environment. The township has a general store, café, and basic services, with the Daintree River ferry crossing providing access to the wilderness north of the river. Tourism is a central part of the local economy, with river cruises, wildlife encounters, and rainforest walks drawing visitors year-round. Residents tend to value sustainability, privacy, and an intimate connection with one of Australia's most extraordinary natural landscapes.
Daintree falls under postcode 4873 and is governed by the Douglas Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Leichhardt, while state elections fall under the Cook electorate.
Location
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Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Cairns–Daintree regional services — Mossman, Port Douglas, Cairns ~45 min to Mossman; ~1.5 hrs to Cairns
Commute to Cairns CBD
🛣️ Car essential; Daintree River ferry crossing required north of the village; road unsealed in sections beyond the ferry
Very small village; a few local facilities are walkable, but car or ferry is required for most needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Cape Tribulation Road
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Osborne Street
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Miallo Road
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46-62 Front Street
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30-34 Front Street
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Grogan Street
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48-74 Snapper Island Drive
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Douglas Local Government Area, which contains Daintree. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.