Tour operators have been lobbying for a bridge to replace the car ferry - citing long delays to get across.
Bah Humbug.
This car ferry is one of the coolest things in the Daintree. To put a bridge here would just invite over-development of this fabulous area. Take it slow guys, you're on holiday. Or do what we did - cross the river outside 'peak hour'.
This is what you see on the other side.
After driving for about half an hour, heeding the signs regarding crocodiles in the water...
...you reach Cape Tribulation. It's at the end of the bitumen and where the rainforest comes all the way down to meet the sea.
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is this still there?
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Stunning. And I agree about the taking it slow approach. Well said
I am enjoying this week of your photos so much. I have never been further north than Mackay so this is a real treat for me.
I love me a car ferry.
That looks so peaceful. I agree on the over-development. Leave it alone, no need for a bridge.
Rhubarbwhine: yes that sign is still there! However, Firegazer wouldn't slow down enough (even over the speed hump) for me to take a photo of it.
Didn't see any Cassowaries - apparently only 60 left between Cairns and Cape Trib...
These photos just make me feel at home. This is where I live. Why would I leave it?
So glad that you enjoyed it.
Awe-inspiring! I never got this far north in Queensland.
I agree about the bridge — thin end of the wedge.
I'm so glad it's still a car ferry and not a bridge. A bridge would most definitely be the beginning of the end of that truly magnificent area.
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