Experience Rainforests with the Experts

Experience the magic of being in an ancient rainforest and learn first hand how these wonderful ecosystems contribute to the health of our planet. Rainforest Rescue’s annual Daintree Escape Tour in Far North Queensland is just that opportunity and is happening over the Queen’s birthday weekend, June 6-9.
“The tour provides the chance to see the [...]

Experience the magic of being in an ancient rainforest and learn first hand how these wonderful ecosystems contribute to the health of our planet. Rainforest Rescue’s annual Daintree Escape Tour in Far North Queensland is just that opportunity and is happening over the Queen’s birthday weekend, June 6-9.

“The tour provides the chance to see the amazing variety of plant, bird and animal life in the Daintree rainforest, parts of which are still threatened by development. Rainforest Rescue’s specialist guides will take the tour into places of untouched beauty, home to the Daintree’s rare and endangered species,” says Tour Organiser Alice Moffett from Rainforest Rescue.

Of special interest will be the opportunity to view some of the properties protected through the Daintree Buy Back & Protect Forever Project. Nine properties in the lowland forests have been saved to date, with at least one more to be added in 2008. These properties are critical habitat to rare and endangered species such as the Cassowary and Bennett’s Tree Kangaroo.

“Everyone on the tour will have the chance to see how the collective support of Australians is making a difference in protecting forever the Daintree rainforests. They will also get the chance to plant a rainforest tree themselves,” says Alice.

The tour will include luxury accommodation at the Cape Tribulation Resort & Spa close to the beach at Cape Tribulation, a Daintree River cruise to view crocodiles and birds in their natural habitat and the Kuku Yalanji Dreamtime tour at Mossman.

The expert guides will include experienced conservationists based in the Daintree and land custodians. Their knowledge and experience of the Daintree rainforests will make the tour an experience to remember.

“There is a growing awareness of the importance of rainforests to the future of our planet and the Daintree Escape Tour will provide participants with a unique opportunity of enjoying this spectacular piece of Australia while contributing to its long-term protection.

“It is the perfect time to be visiting Far North Queensland - days are around 25° and mainly sunny - providing a welcome break from winter elsewhere in Australia. I would recommend an extra few days before or after if people have time to explore the area even further’, added Alice.

Apart from the tours, participants will have ample time to indulge in 4 star comforts at Cape Tribulation Resort & Spa amidst wild surrounds with private rainforest views and easy access to Coconut Beach, as well as enjoy fine cuisine at ‘The Cape’ and rejuvenate at the stunning new day spa!

The cost of the tour is only $995 per person which includes three nights’ twin share accommodation, all tours and transfers. Airfares and meals except breakfasts are additional. Major airlines have regular flights into Cairns from most Australian capital cities.

Numbers are limited to provide the best personal experience for those on the tour. For more information visit http://www.rainforestrescue.org.au/daintreeescape.html.