The vehicle ferry is the only way to cross the Daintree River.
It takes about 30 vehicles and operates daily from 5am to midnight 365 days a year including Christmas Day.
The crossing itself takes about 10 min but there can be waiting times especially during peak season (July to September). During these months the busiest hours tend to be mid morning to lunchtime, going north, and between mid afternoon and about 5 pm returning south.
The cost is $45 return. If, however, you are staying for a while there is a Multi-day Pass for $80, allowing for 5 return trips - a saving of $145.
Can pay by Eftpos or Cash at all times of the day.
Car Hire
You can hire a normal sedan car to drive to Cape Tribulation. This is the best transport option as the activities and scenery are spread evenly across the 40km strip of beautiful coastline from Cow Bay to Cape Tribulation.
Should you wish to venture further north along the Bloomfield Track to Lions Den, Cooktown or further a 4WD is necessary.
You can hire a normal sedan car to drive to Cape Tribulation. This is the best transport option as the activities and scenery are spread evenly across the 40km strip of beautiful coastline from Cow Bay to Cape Tribulation.
Should you wish to venture further north along the Bloomfield Track to Lions Den, Cooktown or further a 4WD is necessary.
