The Golden Orbs are just going crazy at the moment. We have some as big as our hands and they are spinning up a storm everywhere making it imperative to carry a web wand with you wherever you go!  Some of the strands are so strong you almost bounce off them!

Despite the grey skies above the water visibility has been amazing.  We could see right to the bottom all the way from Cow Bay to Shipwreck Bay and even around Black Rock.  This morning's kayakers couldn't believe it could be so clear!

Daintree Magic is very family friendly, providing a DVD player, books, games and a spa bath for the kids to splash around in.

Our guests always comment on how much they love the complimentary bottle of wine and cheese plate on arrival, so we will be keeping it on for another year.

We will be promoting a New Year Special which means if you stay before March 31st you get $100 off a three night booking.

We have recently added a third bedroom onto Daintree Magic, so we can sleep up to eight now.

We recently had a large male Cassawarry walk right up to our back door at Daintree Magic, he wasn't scared of us at all, and scratched around in the bush there for about ten minutes!

As you are probably aware, it is stinger season so make sure you wear a suit when going in the water. Daintree Magic provides a range of sizes of stinger suits for you to use.

Snapper Island delivered a real adventure to our last lot of kayakers as the tropical heavens opened overhead providing spectactular images of the rainforest and horizon as they past along the Daintree Coastline.  All captured by Steve to create great memories for all.

January showers have really brightened up the rainforest with all our jungle looking that lovely shiny green green you only get in the wet season.  Hundreds of new leaves and baby trees sprouting each day too!

Despite the grey skies and showers our Snapper Island kayakers had amazing visibility on the reefs surroundind the island this week.  The coral looked amazing, so much so Steve ran out of camera battery on the first day!!

November has seen the flowers come out to brighten up the rainforest at Crocodylus.  We had a flower carpet from the buds falling from one of our large trees.  These blossoms also produced an amazing perfumes that floated through the air for days!

Dont have time to go shopping? Wait a While in the Daintree can deliver Gourmet breakfast and supper hampers on request. Hampers can be delivered to Wait-A-While In The Daintree prior to your arrival. 

Download a hamper menu or contact us for more information or to place an order. 

The prolific plant growth following on from the long wet-season last summer, has encouraged a very active breeding season for all the rainforest birds and there seems to be more abundance of the different species all through the coastal rainforest with whistlers, catbirds, pidgeons and parrots really actiive and calling loudly.

Following the long wet season experienced in North Qld, many of the trees and shrubs are providing exceptionally good floral displays. Flame trees are a burst of red on the forested hillsides, and when walking along bush tracks and beaches the exotic perfumes are intense.

Residents of the Cairns region are reminded that they can take advantage of free travel across the Daintree River, with the help of a locals’ Smart Card travel pass.

A two-month free ferry trial period started on November 15, and concludes on January 15. During that time, the holder of a Smart Card is entitled to use the Daintree River ferry as often as they like at no charge.

Using the card will also put residents in the draw to win great prizes.

Over 40 tourism operators are offering specials to any locals who sign up for the Smart Card. These specials are listed on the free map locals will receive with their Smart Card. 

To obtain a locals’ Smart Card, visit the Cairns Regional Council customer service centres at 119-145 Spence Street, Cairns, or 64-66 Front Street, Mossman and ask for a Smart Card travel form.

Applicants will need to provide photo identification that proves residency within the Cairns Regional Council area. A Smart Card travel pass will be issued on the spot.

Please note, Smart Cards cannot be obtained from libraries or other customer service centres.

Data will be collected from the Smart Cards, providing information on local use of the Daintree River ferry.

This group of happy kayakers were lucky to experience the tropical rains while paddling around to Shipwreck Cove for their tropical morning tea.  The views back to Cow Bay and Thornton Peak were amazing too!

This little fella, an Amethystine Python, was found under the wheelbarrow beginning to shed his skin, something we all feel like doing as the wet approaches!

The onset of summer has seen our Sunrise Kayakers getting out of bed earlier and earlier to catch the spectacle off Cow Bay beach.  Tomorrow's lot are having to wake up at 5.15am to make it to the beach in time.  Always worth losing a few zzzz's over though!

Crocodylus Village's own free orange rope walk continues to delivery wildlife to the walkers on a daily basis.  Today's sightings included a mail cassowary with his chick and a large lace monitor plus of course the usual turtles and fish in the creek.  Unfortunately the mozzie numbers are up too so plenty of bug spray! 

Nat Geo have been here over the last few weeks filming our cassowaries.  This guy was the centre of attention albeit his chicks really stole the limelight.  Unfortunately you will have to wait for almost two years to see the footage on tele!!

Another successful trip to Snapper Island returned today with all exhausted but ecstatic.  We were worried the surrounding reefs may have been a bit torn up after the rain but they were clear and sparkly allowing everyone to snorkel around the island AND at Black Rock.  Lots of turtles, fish and coral in the photo's so Steve is on download duty right now - next task opening the coconuts!!

'Daintree Explorer'
at Exclusive Daintree Secrets

Minimum 5 Night Stay - $295 per night (Usually $370 pn) 

• Plus Champagne on Arrival

• Plus 2 X 2pax personalised Wilderness Walk

• Plus Return Daintree Ferry Passes
  (Saving $420) 
  
  For up to 4 people travelling
  Valid for stays 1st October 2011 to 31st March 2012
  
  

We are delighted to announce that the Tablelands branch of Hire For Baby will open on Monday!  Juanita Hunter (nee Paronella) is a born and bred Tablelander and is looking forward to assisting with all your baby equipment requirements!

Phone 4091 1047 or email  tablelands@hireforbaby.com

We are delighted to announce that the Tablelands branch of HIRE FOR BABY will open on 1st August 2011.

This is a fantastic opportunity for people living in or visiting Atherton, Mareeba and the surrounding areas to take advantage of HIRE FOR BABY's fantastic products, fantastic prices and fantastic reputation! 

Contact cairns@hireforbaby.com for more information!