What is Cape Tribulation?
Q: What is Cape Tribulation?
A: Cape Tribulation is a headland and small town in northern Queensland, Australia 110 km north of Cairns. It is located in the Daintree National Park and the Wet Tropics World Heritage area.
Q: Who were the first people to live in the area?
A: The first people to live in the area were the Kuku Yalanji.
Q: How did Cape Tribulation get its name?
A: Cape Tribulation was named by British explorer Lt. James Cook on 10 June 1770 after his ship ran into a coral reef near the headland; "...because here began all our Troubles..."
Q: What is the weather like at Cape Tribulation?
A: Cape Tribulation is located in a rainforest and it gets a lot of rain, with an average rainfall of over 5.7 metres recorded in 2006. Most people visit during the dry season between July and November.
Q: Are there any activities available for visitors?
A: Yes, there are many activities available for visitors such as guided night walks, 4 wheel drive tours, horseriding, kayaking, jungle surfing, tropical fruit tasting and crocodile cruises. There are also two boats that take visitors to explore the Great Barrier Reef which is only 19 km due east from Cape Tribulation.
