Ferntree Hostel Resort Information

GUEST ACCOMMODATION:

10 x double/single private ensuite (1 x queen or 2 x single beds)
21 x quad share with ensuite (2 x bunk beds, sleeps 4)

CHECK-IN: 2pm
CHECK-OUT: 10am

GENERAL RESORT FEATURES: 

• swimming pool
• BBQ area
• communal kitchen including cooking equipment
• cutlery & crockery sets on check in (deposit required)
• volleyball court
• guest laundry on site, cost applies per load
• bar, lounge and entertainment area with pool table
• complimentary car parking
• tour pickups
• bicycle hire from Pharmacy across the road
• luggage storage (cost applies)

Ferntree Lodge facilities you have access to:

• check in at Reception at Ferntree 7.00am – 7pm (times may vary)
• Tour Desk
• small internet café (cost applies)
• The Cassawary Café for breakfast (light continental) and dinner (A la carte) Dress code applies in the Café

IMPORTANT POINTS TO NOTE:

• The Daintree River Ferry is the ONLY way to access the rainforest across the Daintree River.  The Ferry departures regularly between 6am – 12midnight and costs approximately $20 return.  NOTE: The Ferry is operated by a independent operator and is subject to closure at anytime without notice dependant on weather and river conditions.
• There is NO mobile telephone coverage provided by any Telco in the Cape Tribulation / Daintree Rainforest region.  If you wish to discuss please call your mobile phone provider directly.

DAINTREE CLIMATE:

The Daintree is one of the wettest climates in Australia and experiences about 120 days of rain per year, averaging 2000mm. 

December to April - Green ‘wet’ Season
Expect heavy and frequent downpours.
Temperatures  - 27 to 33 degrees Celsius, 85% plus humidity
NOTE:  This is the cyclone season and flooding does occur.

May to September
The best time to visit.
Temperatures - Average 26 degrees with lower humidity
Temps in the rainforest are surprisingly mild due to the protective canopy layer of tall trees. The air is often humid but cool.

The highest recorded temperature is 36.7 degrees Celsius.
The lowest recorded temperature is 8.9 degrees Celsius.
Sea temperatures range from 23 degrees in July (winter) to 29 degrees in February (summer).

WHAT TO BRING:

• Loose fitting clothes – t-shirts, shorts.  A pair of long pants is recommended.
• A light coat or jacket for May-September
• Covered shoes for walking and hiking
• Flip-flops/Thongs for the beach
• Leave the high heels at home
• Insect repellant
• Sunscreen and a hat
• Umbrella
• Camera
• Your sense of adventure