Some helpful hints and reminders:

- Cape Tribulation has no street lights, bring a torch if your walks might stretch out past six o'clock, the nights are very dark.
- There is one ATM in Cape Tribulation which works half the time, your last chance to stock up on cash is Mossman.
Limited cash withdrawals can be made at the local shop through EFTPOS on Australian bank accounts.
- At Rainforest Hideaway there are no mosquitoes at night so there is no need to stock up on repellents.
- In most of Cape Tribulation mobile phones do not work, only out on the point on the Cape or out on the ocean, more info here.
- Many people are not aware they can go the reef from Cape Tribulation, there are daily trips and you can even do a scuba-dive course here, highly recommended!
- North of the Daintree river keep your speed down, you will enjoy the scenery more and save the endangered cassowary that can very unexpectedly step out on the road. Many people arrive in Cape Tribulation unaware of what a cassowary is and mistake the scrubhens for cassowaries.
An adult cassowary is 1.5 to 2 metres tall and a collision with one of these birds would do some real damage to both the bird, your rental car and your wallet. And the inconvenience of getting lynched by the locals.

To plan the rest of your Australia holiday or simply to learn about Australia check out www.amazingaustralia.com.au , you'll also find some info about Cairns on there that might be helpful, and a choice of links to cheap flights to Cairns and all around Australia.

You'll need some transport to get to Cape Tribulation, at Rentnewcars you can book your rental car online, I have contacted the Thrifty and Europcar offices in Cairns and both have assured me their cars can be taken up to Cape Tribulation.

If you have not yet taken the time to surf through the website of Rainforest Hideaway you might like to do so now, it is filled with information meant to help you plan an enjoyable visit to this area.

Postcards Let your friends and family see where you will be staying, send some free Rainforest Hideaway e-postcards!

Things to do This page will show you how you can spend at least three days in Cape Tribulation without getting bored, details on Great Barrier Reef trips, horse rides, jungle surfing, guided rainforest walks, crocodile spotting, where to find the beach, walks, restaurants etc.

Photos and movies This page has some cool movies of the famous cassowary and to get a feel of the place check out the many photos of the way up here, your accommodation and the Cape Tribulation area.
This gallery can be viewed as a slide show as well.

Getting there This page gives you suggestions on car rentals, bus services and places to see to make the trip up here an enjoyable day.

Maps This page shows you several maps that will make it easier to find your way up here and locate the many attractions along the way.

Cape Tribulation history This page will give you an introduction into the colorful history of this area.

Click here to find us on Google Earth, if you don't have it yet download it for free here.

Looking for something interesting to do in Cairns?

Visit the Flying Doctors Base and learn about this uniquely Australian service. Location: Junction Street, Cairns, near the Botanic Gardens, only a 10 minute drive from Cairns central business district. Phone: (07) 4053 5687 Cost of Entry: $5.50 adults, $2.75 children, $16.50 family Opening Hours: 8.30 am to 5.00pm Monday to Saturday. Closed Sundays and Public Holidays . All proceeds from the Visitors Centre help to keep the Flying Doctor flying.

For an interesting and educating experience in the evening visit Reefteach on 14 Spence St. in the city, Tel/Fax: (07) 4031 7794 . Reef Teach presents a highly informative and entertaining presentation about the Great Barrier Reef. Presented by a Marine Biologist, Dive Instructor & Educationalist, it is the best way to learn about this complex ecosystem.

All Cape Tribulation based tours can be organized for you by your host, to book Cairns based tours on-line click here.

Some useful links;

To get an introduction to the flora and fauna of this unique area have a look at the Wet Tropics website.

Sea kayaking in Cape Tribulation - sea kayaking tours in Cape Tribulation on the Daintree Coast

Daintree Tours - Cooper Creek Wilderness' guided Daintree Forest Tours through the world's oldest rainforest

Visit Daintreerainforest.com , a complete guide to the Daintree region of North Queensland, Australia, including beaches, walking tracks, transport, flora & fauna, history, news and climate information.

Lifeflow Meditation Centre - offers a large range of courses and retreats to suit both beginners and advanced meditators in Adelaide and a retreat centre in the Adelaide Hills.

Queensland Accommodation - Port Douglas - Port Douglas and nearby Daintree Rain forest, book your accommodation resorts, apartments, hotels and tours.

OurDarwin
Local Darwin (Australia) information site including online tour bookings, pictures and accommodation listings.

For Australia wide accommodation and tour bookings go to www.ouroz.com

Want to learn the language before you arrive? Learn some real Aussie lingo here...

Traveling with a baby? Rainforest Hideaway does not supply cots but you can find them here;

Quickbeds.com will beat any available accommodation price offered by
competing Australian registered businesses and websites!!

Recommended reading:

A selection of Australian travelguides

Lonely Planet's Australia Travel Guide

Lonely Planet's Queensland Travel Guide

Lonely Planet Australia Road Atlas

The Rough Guide to Australia

In a Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson  

Port Douglas Holiday Apartments - Accommodation and apartment bookings in Cairns and Port Douglas.

Where does your host go on holidays? What place could equal Cape Tribulation? Find out...

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Cairns Holiday House - budget holiday home and short term rental located in Yorkeys Knob Beach, one of the most beautiful Cairns' Northern Beaches.

Villa Marine - Cairns beach apartments budget and deluxe set in rainforest 50m to beach

Rainforest Hideaway is a member of the North Queensland Bed and Breakfast and Farmstay Association, if you are looking for other accommodation in places like Cairns, Mission Beach or the Atherton tablelands try their website. Some of my personal favorites are The Sanctuary at Mission Beach and Abbey's B&B in Cairns but here are some more members;

Mission Beach, Queensland accommodation - Licuala Lodge	A superior bed and breakfast set in the tranquil town of Mission Beach, Queensland.
Cape Tribulation Exotic Fruit Farm - Bed and Breakfast accommodation	An organic permaculture orchard and privately owned World Heritage rainforest. We offer a full breakfast based on exotic tropical fruit in season
Allawah Retreat - Cairns Highlands accommodation	Luxury Hilltop Spa Lodges overlooking the Atherton Tablelands

Rainforest Hideaway is a member of the Daintree Cape Tribulation Tourism Association

Amazing Australia .com.au : Accommodation, tours, tourist information and general facts about Australia, from Sydney to the Great Barrier Reef to the Outback

Daintree - Cape Tribulation Heritage Lodge Rainforest Resort - Daintree Cape Tribulation Heritage Lodge is an Australian rainforest spa resort offering luxury boutique cabins for that perfect getaway or retreat.

Traveling Australia with kids? BYOkids.com.au has lots of useful info for you.

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