Must-see restaurants in The Daintree

  • Julaymba Restaurant

    The Daintree

    The superb Julaymba Restaurant features local produce, including indigenous berries, nuts, leaves and flowers, in a lagoon and rainforest setting - try…

  • Daintree Ice Cream Company

    The Daintree

    We dare you to drive past this all-natural ice-cream producer with a range of flavours that changes daily. The tasting cup includes four flavours – you…

  • Whet

    Cape Tribulation

    Whet is regarded as Cape Trib’s most sophisticated place to eat, with a loungey cocktail-bar feel and romantic, candlelit, al-fresco dining. Tempura wild…

  • Mason's Store & Cafe

    Cape Tribulation

    Everyone calls into Mason's for tourist info, for the liquor store (open until 5.30pm), or to dine out on exotic meats. Pride of place on the menu at this…

  • On the Turps

    The Daintree

    The restaurant of the Heritage Lodge serves up some of the Daintree's finest cuisine in a delightfully atmospheric indoor/outdoor setting by the babbling…

  • High Falls

    The Daintree

    On a tropical fruit farm 14km northwest of Mossman, riverside High Falls is a happening place on Friday nights (in season) or for lunch on weekends. Fresh…

  • Treehouse Restaurant & Bar

    The Daintree

    For a real splurge, head out to this stunning riverside restaurant at exclusive Silky Oaks Lodge. The innovative menu features char-grilled kangaroo loin…

  • Tides Bistro

    Cape Tribulation

    With its almost-beachfront location, backpacker specials, pool-side bar and laid-back vibe, Tides, at Cape Trib Beach House, attracts nonguests, including…

  • Turtle Rock Cafe

    Cape Tribulation

    Occupying prime position in the village centre, Turtle Rock has a big canopy-covered deck and a simple but satisfying menu of breakfast fare, burgers,…

  • Big Barramundi Garden

    The Daintree

    You can't miss the giant barramundi next to this open-sided cafe. It serves exotic burgers (barra, crocodile and kangaroo), pies and smoothies or fruit…

  • CJ's Bar & Cafe

    The Daintree

    This simple, licensed cafe has a deck overlooking Thornton Beach and regular $10 lunch specials such as homemade pie or fish and chips. Otherwise enjoy…

  • Sand Bar

    Cape Tribulation

    The wood-fired pizzas, espresso coffee and general good vibes at this licensed deck cafe at Cape Tribulation Camping are some of the best in the area.

  • Mojo's

    The Daintree

    Mojo's is a delightful surprise with elegant fare including crocodile san choy bow, pork belly spring rolls and smoked barra pie. There's an Italian…

  • Floravilla Ice Cream Factory

    The Daintree

    Try one of the 26-plus tropical, biodynamic ice-cream flavours at Floravilla's lovely little shop and cafe.

  • Daintree Village Hotel

    The Daintree

    Tuck into a burger or steak and chips or down a cold beer at Daintree's open-fronted end-of-the-road pub. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with snacks…

  • Cow Bay Hotel

    The Daintree

    If you're craving a decent counter meal, a coldie and that Aussie country pub atmosphere, the Cow Bay is the only real pub this side of the Daintree River…

  • Rainforest Village

    The Daintree

    South of Cooper Creek, Rainforest Village sells groceries, ice and fuel. There's also a small camping ground at the back (unpowered/powered sites $28/32)…

  • Friendly Grocer

    Cape Tribulation

    The local supermarket in the village centre is useful for basic groceries and camping supplies only.

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