Cow Bay Beach is one of the southernmost beaches on the road to Cape Tribulation in the Daintree rainforest. It was a lot quieter than the others as it’s at the end of a dead end road off the main road. Around 15km from the Daintree ferry, it’s well worth a stop on the way to or from Cape Tribulation.
Salt Water Crocodiles
Salt Water Crocodiles are present in this area so do be careful. Don’t go in the water of course, and don’t get near the waters edge. Make sure you don’t tempt them with any sign of fish or other food waste. There are signs in some places about the dangers of salt water crocodiles, but that definitely doesn’t mean that places without signs are safe. If you’re walking with a dog then this of course applies to them as well. See http://douglas.qld.gov.au/croc-wise/ for advice.
To observe the salt water crocodiles under the guidance of an expert then there are cruises available to do so in the nearby Daintree River
Where the rainforest meets the reef
This is a phrase you’ll see a lot of when in the Cape Tribulation area. It’s an interesting observation, as it is the only place on the planet where two world heritage sites are found intertwined. In some areas the roots of the trees of the Daintree Rainforest grow through the rocks at the shoreline of the Great Barrier Reef, binding these two amazing environments together.
Accessing Cow Bay Beach
After leaving the Daintree Ferry head North on the main road to Cape Tribulation. After around 11KM you will see the Cow Bay Hotel on your right hand side. Turn right just after this onto Buchanan Bay Road, and continue to the end where there is a small car park for Cow Bay Beach.
Camping is not allowed on Cow Bay Beach. Details of local campsites are available at https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/daintree-cape-tribulation/camping
65 KM, but does include a ferry crossing over the Daintree River which can be busy at peak times.
Yes. See http://douglas.qld.gov.au/croc-wise/ for advice.