Daintree Discovery Centre

This is an accredited World Heritage Information Centre and has been in operation from 1988. Talk about catering for everyone - there's audio that can be listened to using a mobile phone-like device; a comprehensive booklet and information posters scattered at significant points on the different walks through the centre.

I didn't want to read or listen to anything; I just wanted to look and take it in. The elevated board walks enable a view of the canopy of the forest which is different to walking at the under-storey level. A canopy tower rises from the board walk for those who want to experience a real bird's eye view. I managed 2 levels but decided to look after the other knee (which is working hard compensating for the dodgy one). Reversing down the steps was greeted with patience by other visitors. One person told me what a good idea it was because her friend (with a knee injury) was in a lot of pain coming down the conventional way.

Is she going up or coming down? An excellent way to confuse people!

So far the only crocodile we've seen lives in the Interpretive Centre - it's a baby croc and measures about 40 cms - that's big enough for me. Looks so harmless!

A few reptiles are also on the other side of glass viewing windows - works for me!  An aloof-looking water dragon appeared to be posing for the camera; it stood statue-like all of the time we were there - didn't even blink an eye.

multi-media Bob listening to the commentary

Dotted throughout the under-stroey are 2D life-size models of pre-historic animals that would have roamed this area. Looking at them in this habitat makes me feel relieved that they're not wandering around now.

We didn't do all of the centre - missed some sections where there were way too  many steps.