Spot a cassowary — these endangered, 1.5-metre-tall flightless birds roam the area. Early mornings on quiet roads are best

Take a Daintree River wildlife cruise to spot saltwater crocodiles ($30-45 AUD)

Swim at Myall Beach -- a wild, empty tropical beach backed by rainforest

Explore the Marrdja Botanical Walk boardwalk (1.2 km loop, free)

Ocean safari reef snorkel trip from Cape Tribulation ($149 AUD, the shortest boat ride to the outer reef anywhere in Australia)