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Daintree

At the Bamanga Muruku Tourism Hub opening were (from left) Linda Walker, Deanna Sheehan, Irene Walker and Trinity Clarke. Picture: Supplied

New era in cultural tourism

A NEW visitor hub and tour experience nestled in the Daintree Rainforest has finally opened its doors marking a new era in cultural tourism.

14 May, 2026

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The Daintree River ferry will be free to locals in May and June Picture: Douglas Shire Council

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No-one pays ferry man

110 Cape Tribulation Road, a key site in the rejected Rainforest Rescue development. Oxbow is visible in the background, surrounded by the cane farms that are now no longer in use. Picture: Rainforest Rescue

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Revival project refused

Douglas Shire Mayor Lisa Scomazzon with the giant northern anchor point as Daintree ferry repairs progress. Picture: Douglas Shire Council

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Ferry good start

Workers continue to stabilise the Daintree River Ferry following its unmooring after last week’s flooding. Picture: Douglas Shire Council

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Help is at hand

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The new ferry. Picture: Supplied

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New ferry design underway

The infamous CREB track is currently closed after wet weather. Picture: Tourism Tropical North Queensland

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CREB track closed

Douglas Shire Mayor Lisa Scomazzon (right) with deputy mayor Roy Zammataro are looking forward to the new Daintree River ferry. Picture: Douglas Shire Council

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Ferry good times

A design plan of the riverside works for the new Daintree River ferry. Picture: Douglas Shire Council

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Ferry reaches critical stage

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Gondwana Rainforest Trust has been accused of misleading donors about the potential development of land in the Daintree.

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Green group blasted by MP

‘Seems unsafe’ - feature photo

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‘Seems unsafe’

Daintree ferry sparks flurry - feature photo

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Daintree ferry sparks flurry

This Daintree treehouse has a private pontoon and a permit for fishing or croc tours. Picture: Raine and Horne

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Treehouse rainforest escape

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