Where rainforest meets sea country
North of Cairns to Cooktown
Discover a coastline where rainforest meets the reef, rich in cultural stories, creative expression, and breathtaking natural beauty.
Rainforest Canopies to Coastal Reefs
The journey begins along the southern reaches of The Great Dreaming Track, offering an immersive blend of coastal and rainforest experiences guided by local cultural leaders. Travellers can walk ancient rainforest tracks, learn traditional sea country practices, and visit vibrant art centres. Highlights include Mossman Gorge, Cooya Beach, the Daintree, Rossville and Black Mountain, each revealing layers of cultural heritage, creative traditions, and natural beauty.
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Sea and Rainforest in Focus
From the turquoise shallows of sea country to the towering canopies of the Daintree, dramatic Black Mountain, and the vibrant artistry of local galleries, this coastline blends natural wonder with deep cultural stories.
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Stretching from the coast into the rainforest, this part of the track offers opportunities to connect with cultural knowledge, creative traditions, and diverse landscapes shaped by both land and sea.
Mossman Gorge invites travellers into lush rainforest and living culture, home of the Kuku Yalanji people. Begin your visit at the Cultural Centre with a guided Dreamtime Walk through the Daintree Rainforest, then explore artworks at nearby Yalanji art galleries, where story and creativity come together.
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A tidal coastline home to the Kuku Yalanji people, where sea country traditions connect reef and mangroves to the Daintree Rainforest, sharing seasonal food gathering, coastal hunting practices and deep cultural links between land and sea.
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A rainforest community shaped by river, sea and story, where living culture, language and tradition remain central to daily life and connection to country.
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A rainforest gateway where community and country meet, with Rossville providing access to stories, cultural knowledge, and journeys through the forests and landscapes surrounding Kalkajaka.
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Coen to Weipa
Across river, rainforest and saltwater countryThis part of the track offers access to Kutini-Payamu (Iron Range) National Park and Chilli Beach. Staying in Lockhart River, travellers experience diverse wildlife habitats and enjoy First Nation run accommodation close to rainforest, coast and community.
