Description: The Great Barrier Reef Drive is a spectacularly scenic coastal drive from Cairns to Cape Tribulation, packed with attractions
cairns (235) port douglas (55) daintree national park (5) cape tribulation (4) great barrier reef drive mossman gorge daintree river ferry
The Great Barrier Reef Drive takes you from the city to the jungle and shows you two World Heritage Areas, spectacular views over the Coral Sea, remote beaches that you often have all to yourself, villages like Port Douglas and Mossman, you can enjoy a refreshing swim and learn about Aboriginal culture in Mossman Gorge, spot crocodiles, cross the old fashioned cable ferry on the Daintree river, immerse yourself in the oldest rainforest in the world, meet a cassowary and finally reach your end destination at
Where else in the world can you cruise a highway sandwiched between two World Heritage Areas and see resort towns, dozens of beaches, indigenous culture, two National Parks, crocodiles and cassowaries in your first few hours out of an international airport?
The map above shows you the main locations along the way, but in between hide a lot of attractions; beaches, coral reefs, rainforest, stunning sea views, crocodiles, cassowaries, resort towns, historic villages, adrenaline pumping tours, markets, dining experiences...