R-573 · Route File
Cairns, Port Douglas and the Daintree, Queensland · Australia
The celebrated coastal touring route from Cairns through Port Douglas, Mossman and the Daintree to Cape Tribulation, where rainforest meets the Coral Sea.
red · Confirmation required
The coastal highway can be open to Port Douglas while the entered through-route ends at the ferry or farther north.
Planning response: Check Queensland Traffic, Douglas Shire road conditions and the Daintree ferry service before treating Cape Tribulation as reachable.
Seasonal windows are planning triggers, not a substitute for current road, weather or land-access reports. Recheck the official sources below before departure.
Route tyre evidence
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Route-specific references
Information tied directly to this road, track or route.
Great Barrier Reef Drive road trip
official · Tourism and Events Queensland
State tourism itinerary for the Captain Cook Highway, Daintree ferry and Cape Tribulation corridor
Cairns to Cape Tribulation route guide
specialist · ExplorOz
Additional route-specific touring context, access notes, mapping and community field information
Regional reference desk
Shared road, weather and access services used across Route Files in this region.
Queensland disaster warnings and local dashboards
official · Queensland Government
Current disaster warnings, alerts, local dashboards and emergency contacts
Queensland fire warnings and incidents
official · Queensland Fire Department
Current bushfire warnings, fire incidents and hazardous-material alerts
Field Links are reviewed references, not live guarantees. Conditions, closures, services and regulations change. Confirm critical information with the responsible authority before relying on it.