Lower Daintree
Queensland
Lower Daintree landscape
Lower Daintree is located in Queensland
Lower Daintree
Lower Daintree
Coordinates16°16′48″S 145°23′28″E / 16.28°S 145.3911°E / -16.28; 145.3911 (Lower Daintree (centre of locality))
Population83 (SAL 2021)[1]
Postcode(s)4873
Area66.6 km2 (25.7 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s)Shire of Douglas
State electorate(s)Cook
Federal division(s)Leichhardt
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.[3]

Geography

Daintree River ferry terminal at Lower Daintree

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.[4][5][6]

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)).[7] The land in between is used for crop growing, predominately sugarcane.[8]

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.[9]

History

The Daintree River was named by explorer George Elphinstone Dalrymple after geologist Richard Daintree.[5] 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.[8]

In the 2016 census, Lower Daintree had a population of 98 people.[10]

In the 2021 census, Lower Daintree had a population of 83 people.[3]

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.[8]

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.[11]

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.[12][13]

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Lower Daintree (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. 
  2. 1 2 "Lower Daintree – locality in Shire of Douglas (entry 49616)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
  3. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Lower Daintree (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  4. Google (14 August 2021). "Lower Daintree, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
  5. 1 2 "Daintree River – watercourse in Shire of Douglas (entry 9187)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
  6. "Bays - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 12 November 2020. Archived from the original on 25 November 2020. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  7. "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.
  8. 1 2 3 "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  9. "Daintree Ferry Info | Timetable & Pricing | The Daintree Ferry". Daintree Ferry. Archived from the original on 14 May 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  10. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Lower Daintree (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  11. "Recreational Boating Facilities Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 12 November 2020. Archived from the original on 22 November 2020. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  12. "Contact Us – Daintree River Cruise Centre". Archived from the original on 24 March 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  13. "The Daintree – Daintree River Cruise Centre". Archived from the original on 13 March 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
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