Lower Daintree, Queensland
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- 25.6 km (16 mi) N of Mossman
- 101 km (63 mi) NW of Cairns
- 141 km (88 mi) S of Cooktown (4WD)
- 1,798 km (1,117 mi) NNW of Brisbane
Suburbs around Lower Daintree: | ||
Daintree | Forest Creek | Kimberley |
Stewart Creek Valley | Lower Daintree | Coral Sea |
Whyanbeel | Whyanbeel | Wonga Beach |
Lower Daintree is a coastal rural locality in the Shire of Douglas, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Lower Daintree had a population of 83 people.[1]
Geography
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The Daintree River (16°17′20″S 145°27′09″E / 16.2890°S 145.4524°E / -16.2890; 145.4524 (Daintree River (mouth))) forms the northern boundary, and Trinity Bay in the Coral Sea the eastern.[3][4][5]
The western part of the locality is within the Daintree National Park (16°16′58″S 145°21′01″E / 16.2828°S 145.3502°E / -16.2828; 145.3502 (Daintree National Park)), while the eastern part is a nationally important wetland (16°17′42″S 145°25′10″E / 16.2949°S 145.4194°E / -16.2949; 145.4194 (Lower Daintree wetlands)).[6] The land in between is used for crop growing, predominately sugarcane.[7]
The Mossman Daintree Road runs through from south to north-west.
The Daintree River Ferry carries vehicles from Cape Tribulation Road in Lower Daintree (16°15′39″S 145°23′51″E / 16.26087°S 145.39761°E / -16.26087; 145.39761 (Daintree River Ferry terminal)) across the Daintree River to Cape Tribulation Road in Forest Creek.[8]
History
The Daintree River was named by explorer George Elphinstone Dalrymple after geologist Richard Daintree.[4] T
The locality was named and bounded on 8 September 2000.[2] The locality's name reflects its proximity to the lower reaches of the river.[7]
Demographics
In the 2016 census, Lower Daintree had a population of 98 people.[9]
In the 2021 census, Lower Daintree had a population of 83 people.[1]
Education
There are no schools in Lower Daintree. The nearest government primary schools are Daintree State School in neighbouring Daintree to the north-west and Wonga Beach State School in neighbouring Wonga Beach to the south-east. The nearest government secondary school is Mossman State High School in Mossman to the south.[7]
Amenities
There is a boat ramp with pontoon and floating walkway at Cape Tribulation Road on the south bank of Daintree River (16°15′42″S 145°23′36″E / 16.2616°S 145.3933°E / -16.2616; 145.3933 (Cape Tribulation Road boat ramp)). It is managed by the Douglas Shire Council.[10]
Attractions
The Daintree River Cruise Centre is at 2914 Mossman Daintree Road (16°15′17″S 145°21′39″E / 16.2548°S 145.3609°E / -16.2548; 145.3609 (Daintree River Cruise Centre)). It offers eco-cruises through the mangroves of the river where birds, fish, and crocodiles can be spotted.[11][12]
References
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- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Lower Daintree (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Lower Daintree – locality in Shire of Douglas (entry 49616)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
- ^ "Lower Daintree, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps. Google. 14 August 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
- ^ a b "Daintree River – watercourse in Shire of Douglas (entry 9187)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- ^ "Bays - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 12 November 2020. Archived from the original on 25 November 2020. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ "Lower Daintree River DIWA nationally important wetland — facts and maps". Wetland Info. Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
- ^ a b c "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
- ^ "Daintree Ferry Info | Timetable & Pricing | The Daintree Ferry". Daintree Ferry. Archived from the original on 14 May 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Lower Daintree (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Recreational Boating Facilities Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 12 November 2020. Archived from the original on 22 November 2020. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
- ^ "Contact Us – Daintree River Cruise Centre". Archived from the original on 24 March 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
- ^ "The Daintree – Daintree River Cruise Centre". Archived from the original on 13 March 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
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