Daintree Discovery Centre — Attraction in Cow Bay

Casuaris en la carretera, si vas conduciendo, pueden aparecer en cualquier momento, hay que extremar la precaución. Presently, most authorities consider the southern cassowary monotypic, but several subspecies have been described.[3] It has proven very difficult to confirm the validity of these due to individual variations, age-related variations, the relatively few available specimens (and the bright skin of the head and neck – the basis upon which several subspecies have been described – fades in specimens), and that locals are known to have traded live cassowaries for hundreds, if not thousands of years, some of which are likely to have escaped/been deliberately introduced to regions away from their origin.[3]

Cassowaries are most closely related to the kiwis, both families diverging from a common ancestor approximately 40 million years ago.[3]

The binomial name Casuarius casuarius is derived from its Malay name kesuari.[4] The southern cassowary was first described by Carl Linnaeus, in his 18th-century work Systema Naturae, as Struthio casuarius,[5] from a specimen from Seram, in 1758.[6] It is now the type species of the genus Casuarius.[6] Common names for the species include southern cassowary, double-wattled cassowary, Australian cassowary,[2] and two-wattled cassowary.[6]

The southern cassowary has been described under a large number of scientific names, all of which are now considered taxonomic synonyms for...

This is not a disabled friendly centre. There are many stairs in the boardwalk and there is only a very small part with easy access for the disabled. I presented a disabled concession card where I recieved a discount of $3 but was never told of the difficulty. I mentioned to staff on return that the site was not disabled friendly and the response was "did you ask if there were stairs when you booked in?". The signs as you approach the centre advertise an aerial walkway which is the only disabled accessible area which in my estimate is not 10% of the site. There is no reason in this day and age for many parts of this site not to have ramps as some areas just look as if stairs were put in for cosmetic looks. Admitted there are areas where ramps would not be practical but only a small proportion. Considering there is less than 10% available for the disabled the $3 discount is an insult.

Since writing the review the Discovery Centre have refunded my entry fee and have apologized for the situation. Although I stand by my comments about the unnecessary use of stairs I have found the response from them to be genuine and more than generous. I trust they will look into making some changes in the future regarding stairs so that the disabled can have greater access to this...

“The ultimate rainforest classroom—both magical and mind-blowing!”

The Daintree Discovery Centre completely exceeded our expectations. We went in thinking it would be a quick visit, but it turned into the perfect homeschooling day. The kids were sketching the forest for art, asking endless questions, and soaking up every bit of information. Honestly, it felt like our classroom had been dropped right into one of the world’s most ancient forests.

Every level and every display had something new to explore. From the canopy tower to the interactive presentations, it was designed so thoughtfully that we were almost overwhelmed by how much there was to learn. The kids didn’t just watch—they touched, listened, and experienced the rainforest in a way that will stay with them.

We could have spent hours more wandering through it all, and I wish we had the time to keep going back. It’s not just educational, it’s inspiring. A must-visit for families, nature lovers, or anyone curious about the magic of the Daintree.

They really should have a bit more of an accessible price for families as the price of $100 for a family of 4 is quite a bit... But they also don't make it very clear that the ticket is for multiple entries.. which I think...