Mackay and Undine reefs are much closer to the mainland than most other reefs along the coast, so it makes it a much quicker and more enjoyable experience. The half-day trips depart from the beach and include everything you need for snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef.

If there’s ever a place you wake up early to watch the sunrise, let it be at Cape Tribulation.Guests at Cape Trib Beach House often watch the sunrise here, so they have some chairs set up so you can watch in comfort.

Situated off the main road and built amidst the lush tangle of jungle flora, Michelle and Matt Wenden’s restaurant caters brilliantly to backpackers, families and honeymooners alike. Whet is fully self-sustained and off-grid – with generated diesel power, their own private water supply and rubbish removal.

Keep an eye out for a Pandanus palm before turning left. At this point, you’ll be able to spy the creek through the branches. There is a rope tied to a small sturdy branch which naturally encourages visitors to swing off the rope and into the swimming hole.

The 90-minute tours run most days at 2pm and will set you back $45. Check the website or call the farm to confirm availabilities as they change seasonally.

Take a guided tour with a local Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal guide and absorb the ecological and cultural significance of the area as well as the flora and fauna of this world famous rainforest ecosystem.

Signs are scattered along the journey, giving detailed information about the littoral (shoreside) forests and mangroves that make up the ecosystems encountered along the way. The canopy forms a protective shade from the sun’s rays, offering tourists a delightful opportunity to reflect and meditate on the magnificence of the environment.

This secret spot that all the locals talk about is a natural wonder. Make dams with the perfectly spherical rocks or simply float in the fresh clear water, gazing up at the rainforest canopy above.

Cape Tribulation Rides tour leader Steve tells yarns like a true Aussie bushman and, if prompted, will point out his favourite croc who basks alongside the track. In dry season, horses frolic in the water, swimming with riders clinging to their backs.

Meals at Turtle Rock Cafe and Bar are wholesome, fresh and made with local produce as much as possible, and coffee is served in recycled cups, for a crowd keen to preserve their pristine jungle environment. Surrounded by the magnificent flora and fauna of this jungle paradise, it’s heartening to see sustainability in action.

On a clear day there are spectacular views out to the Daintree coastline. As with all hikes, walkers must carry water and first aid gear, and ensure that someone knows their intended route. The Mt Sorrow trail is steep and scrambling over logs is required. Allow about six hours.