Beaches

Swim in secluded coves, with rainforest background

The Cape Tribulation coastal strip (30 km) offers secluded swimming bays for private swimming or long expanses of sandy beaches for long leisurely walks.  Stand in the water and marvel at the rainforest backdrop with steep ranges and luxuriant foliage.  Fluffy white clouds or sometimes mists drift around the ranges, and very, very high you will see the hawks circling around and around for their catch.

The ocean is refreshing, yet alway warm.  The waves are gentle.  The sand is clean.  Shade trees fringe the swimming coves and exotic fruits and flowers appear seasonly.

Beach swimming is seasonal.  From about November to April box jellyfish inhabit the sea.   They are not easily seen, they are not very big but they can cause painful and serious injuries.  Swimming at this time of the year is limited to natural water holes, swimming pools and during reef trips where the boat is at least 15 kms off the coast. Some locals swim in stinger suits. Some locations have special swimming enclosures.