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Visitor Boardwalks at Cape Tribulation are excellent. They are enthusiatically patronised by both tour operators and individuals. They offer informative with interpretitive signage, they focus on unique aspects of the rainforest and they take into account the travellers' comforts and needs.
Marrdja is 10kms north of Deep Forest Lodge, at Oliver Creek. The Boardwalk loops through lowland rainforest and river banks with a thriving mangrove ecology. The first light of morning is greeted by bird calls and retreating nocturnal animals. The boardwalk is mostly shaded, level and needs at least 45 minutes to explore.
Dubuji is 17kms north of Deep Forest Lodge. Dubuji features a 1200m boardwalk through rainforest, swamps and mangrove ending with a short boardwalk accessing north Myall Beach. Interpretative signs explore the survival strategies used by rainforest plants and animals. Walking time is about 45 minutes. The site has extensive grassed picnic areas, with tables, shelters and toilets.
Kulki is 18kms north of Deep Forest Lodge. The site is a picnic area at Cape Tribulation where the beach offers sheltered swimming and a departure site for Reef trips. Featured here is a 400m boardwalk from the the carpark to a viewing platform overlooking the ocean and the beach. A short walk over the saddle west of the headland provides and easy link between Kulki and Myall Beach.
Fan Palm Boardwalk and Fanpalm Cafe has a private boardwalk through a giant gallery of fan palms, tropical orchids and rainforest. If dining there is no charge for the walk.
Daintree Discovery Centre has boardwalk beginning from the centre. The self-guide interpretive book is very informative and draws attention to unique rainforest features.