Cape Tribulation

Cape Tribulation is so named by Captain Cook as it was north of here that his ship ‘The Endeavour’ struck a reef. Nowadays there are few trials and tribulations here as this area is of a breath taking beauty! Cape Trib (how it’s known locally) is one of a handful of places in the world where the rainforest meets the reef all this with white beaches and clear blue ocean. The jungle houses several (backpackers) lodges that also organise many tours, understandably there is an emphasis on nature and nature preservation.
Cape Tribulation can be reached by car but you might want to check with your Cairns car rental company if they allow you to take a hire car up to the Cape.
The track past Cape Tribulation (Bloomfield Track) can only be navigated with a 4WD and is with certainty out of bounds for rental cars and camper vans.
The rainforest (like Daintree) is one of the oldest rainforests in the world with a rich flora and fauna and it is very inviting to undertake some nice hikes here.
When you are up for some extra excitement you can make a night walk which are organised in Cape Tribulation. You’ll do a night walk with a professional guide who will point out the unique animals that forage at night. Because of the nightly silence, the darkness and the myriad of stars in the heavens there is this magical feeling that you just have to experience.