Lower Daintree, Queensland

Lower Daintree is a coastal rural locality in the Shire of Douglas, Queensland, Australia. In the, Lower Daintree had a population of 83 people.

Geography

The Daintree River forms the northern boundary, and Trinity Bay in the Coral Sea the eastern.
The western part of the locality is within the Daintree National Park, while the eastern part is a nationally important wetland. The land in between is used for crop growing, predominately sugarcane.
The Mossman Daintree Road runs through from south to north-west.
The Daintree River Ferry carries vehicles from Cape Tribulation Road in Lower Daintree across the Daintree River to Cape Tribulation Road in Forest Creek.

History

The Daintree River was named by explorer George Elphinstone Dalrymple after geologist Richard Daintree. T
The locality was named and bounded on 8 September 2000. The locality's name reflects its proximity to the lower reaches of the river.

Demographics

In the, Lower Daintree had a population of 98 people.
In the, Lower Daintree had a population of 83 people.

Education

There are no schools in Lower Daintree. The nearest government primary schools are Daintree State School in neighbouring Daintree to the north-west and Wonga Beach State School in neighbouring Wonga Beach to the south-east. The nearest government secondary school is Mossman State High School in Mossman to the south.

Amenities

There is a boat ramp with pontoon and floating walkway at Cape Tribulation Road on the south bank of Daintree River. It is managed by the Douglas Shire Council.

Attractions

The Daintree River Cruise Centre is at 2914 Mossman Daintree Road. It offers eco-cruises through the mangroves of the river where birds, fish, and crocodiles can be spotted.