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daintree special.
A STAY IN THE JUNGLE
For those wanting to spend more time in this incredible landscape,
Cassowary Falls offers three private chalets, each with its own
shaded spa and private deck, perfect for soaking in the serenity
while gazing out over the rainforest-cloaked mountains.
Set high on the hillside, each chalet is thoughtfully positioned to
maximise privacy, views, and connection to nature, overlooking
the lush World Heritage-listed rainforest with the dramatic
backdrop of Thornton Peak.
Ideal for couples or solo travellers, the fully self-contained chalets
blend comfort and style. Built in classic Queenslander fashion,
they feature high-end furnishings, a fully equipped kitchen with
premium appliances, and plenty of space to relax.
Large glass doors open onto a balcony where cool valley breezes
flow through. The gardens are filled with native flowering plants
and fruit trees like pomelo and lime, which provide fresh produce
for guests and attract birds, butterflies, and curious possums. From
your deck, you might even spot the elusive cassowary wandering
through the rainforest below.
In the mornings, you’ll wake to birdsong and the gentle rustling
of the trees. Enjoy a coffee on your deck as the jungle wakes up
around you, or treat yourself to a hot English breakfast, delivered
to your door by Liz, the co-owner and chef.
A PASSION PROJECT
Owners Andy and Liz have poured their hearts into this stunning
property, turning it into the peaceful rainforest retreat it is today.
The couple left behind their dairy farm in Western Australia in
search of a new life in the tropics. What they found was a stunning
place they could help restore.
Originally a cattle farm, the property still runs a small herd, but
Andy and Liz have shifted their focus to rainforest regeneration.
They’re passionate about bringing back native vegetation,
removing non-native trees, and helping the rainforest thrive again.
Wanting to share the beauty of the land with others, they began
transforming the original chalets, once simple cabins surrounded
by eucalypts, into private rainforest retreats. Clearing the non-
native trees allowed the natural landscape to shine, and the cabins
evolved into the peaceful, comfortable escapes visitors enjoy today.

A TOUR UNLIKE ANY OTHER
The Cassowary Falls tour started as a simple way to
take chalet guests to the waterfall but has since grown “Beneath the clear
into a unique and immersive experience open to all, water, freshwater
no overnight stay required.
Today, three tours offer unique ways to experience turtles and jungle perch
this special corner of the Daintree. swim. The pristine
The Cassowary Falls Tour runs for 2 to 2.5 hours and conditions makes it
takes guests on a fun, informative journey through
the property, finishing with a refreshing swim at the easy to spot the fish
waterfall. It’s self-drive, just 50 minutes from Port swimming below”
Douglas, with daily tours from 10.00am to 12.30pm
and again from 1.00pm to 3.00pm.
The Daintree Waters Experience Tour is a full-day
adventure combining the falls with a Daintree River wildlife cruise
spotting crocodiles and birds. Includes return transfers from Port
Douglas, with pick-up from 9.30am and return around 4.00pm.
Want to taste the region too? The Daintree Sensations Food Tour is
a private, full-day experience featuring Cassowary Falls, a chocolate
farm, winery, and barramundi farm. With return transfers from
Port Douglas, it runs Wednesday to Saturday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
Whether you’re in it for the waterfalls, the wildlife, the food or the
forest, Cassowary Falls offers a one-of-a-kind way to connect with
the Daintree. It’s a special place, and well worth the trip.
Ready to plan your visit?

cassowaryfalls.com.au