We are fourteen kilometres by road from the Daintree River ferry. Along this section of road spectacular views of undisturbed coastline and rainforest are seen as you cross the Alexandra Range. Crocodylus is accessible all year round by conventional vehicles.

The rainforest canopy remains undisturbed at Crocodylus. The accommodation huts are built up off the ground and spaced out amongst the dense tropical forest. From the comfort of your hut you can feel part of the rainforest, listening to and watching the wildlife of the forest which is shared with human occupants.

Unified by the desire to stay for a while in this unparalleled natural environment, people from all walks of life are attracted to Crocodylus. Children are welcome and the atmosphere is friendly and casual. A giant strangler fig tree provides a dramatic centrepiece to the village. There is a small well stocked bar and a landscaped swimming pool with a sunbaking area in close proximity to the central living area.

Being in an isolated area Crocodylus generates its own electricity and provides guests with facilities for longer stays:- a coin operated laundry, a well equipped self catering kitchen, a coin pay telephone and a small general store, and our excellent Jungle Restaurant.

To walk in the rainforest, guests are provided with a marked trail looping out into the forest for three kilometres. There is no charge for this walk and a numbered guide is available from reception. Wildlife abounds - cassowaries, wallabies, rainforest dragons, frogs and birds may be encounted at any turn. The trail follows a clear freshwater creek at one stage where jungle perch, turtles and other aquatic life are seen.

On arrival, guests are given an orientation talk and provided with maps and directions of the local area. There are swimming holes and many places of interest in walking distance of Crocodylus as well as miles of isolated beaches where one can simply unwind where the rainforest meets the sand and the reef. Our own courtesy bus is there to get you around freely.

There are several activities available from Crocodylus as listed below. All offer a different means of discovering and enjoying the rainforest, coast, reef. All activities are run by local owner/operators ensuring quality and a personal touch.

HORSE RIDES: Beginner riders as well as experienced hands are provided with suitable mounts at Wundu Trail Rides. You will venture through winding rainforest tracks, creeks and open stretches in the local tea plantation.

SUNRISE PADDLE TREK: Paddle your way along pristine National park coastline - snorkelling, safety gear and a tropical breakfast all included. Snorkel over delicate coral fringing reefs on totally isolated beaches.

SEA KAYAKING: You will kayak across to magnificent Snapper Island where you'll camp overnight. Spending two days rainforest walking and snorkelling over remarkable reefs. Relax on this secluded island only to be interrupted by beautiful cuisine. All tents, bedding, camping gear, meals and snorkelling equipment provided.

NIGHT WALK: Discover the nocturnal rainforest - your guide will lead you through a world inhabited by bizarre and fascinating creatures.

MORNING AND AFTERNOON WALK: A guided walk through the foothills of the Alexandra Range. have the dynamics of this unique forest containing some of the most ancient surviving plant species on the planet explained.

SCENIC FLIGHT: A spectacular 25 minute flight giving you a superb look into the rainforest canopy. Fly over the Great Barrier Reef, mangrove systems and Cape Tribulation National Park.

REEF TRIPS: These full day tours will take you to the Great Barrier Reef daily. Enjoy snorkelling, diving, and a tropical smorgasbord lunch.

COOPERS CREEK CROCODILE CRUISE: This is the only riverboat permitted deep within the heart of the Daintree National Park. It contains every species of mangroves and hosts the most concentrated orchid and epiphte plant community in Australia. Not to mention the prehistoric crocodile!