Would you be interested to visit “the most extraordinary place on Earth?”? The World Heritage-listed Daintree Raindforest in Australia has such an out of this world beauty with lively ferns, emerald green vines and lush canopy, that it provided inspiration for the movie Avatar. This is a nature lover’s paradise who can trek through the jungle and discover plants and animals found nowhere else on the planet. Fly through the trees on a zip-line for a bird’s-eye view, cruise along the winding waterways of the Daintree River, watching out for saltwater crocodiles.
Taking a cruise down the Daintree River is an excellent way to experience and photograph the Daintree's amazing wildlife from up close, in one of the most beautiful natural environments in the world. Within Daintree National Park you will be fascinated by clear waters cascade running over granite boulders in the Mossman River, creating freshwater swimming pools. Take a stroll along the boardwalk through the lower rainforest canopy and return along the riverside track. You can also have a guided tour in this ancient landscape through Mossman Gorge. In this way, you will get to learn a lot about the Kuku Yalanji culture, and your Aboriginal guide will introduce you to bush foods and sacred ceremonies which will shed light to a mystique world of traditional techniques that have been passed down for more than 9,000 years, like spearing fish and catching crabs. Learn about medicines utilized from nature and experience first-hand the incredible connection Kuku Yalanji people share with this breathtaking land.
Australia as a country comprises the mainland of the Australian continent, Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands. It is the largest country in Oceania and the world's sixth-largest country by total area. The neighboring countries are Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and East Timor to the north, New Zealand to the south-east and the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu to the north-east. Its population of 25 million is mostly concentrated in urban centers on the eastern part. Australia's capital is Canberra, and its largest city is Sydney.
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