Main Industry Tourism is by far the number one industry in the Daintree, however there is still considerable farming in the surrounding region. There are two parts to the Daintree. The first is the actual Daintree Village which is situated on the banks of the Daintree River. It is small, quaint and typically North Queensland. There are a few shops, galleries and general services.
Buildings seem to be dispersed amongst dense tropical rainforest.
The second part of the Daintree is the river crossing which takes you to Cape Tribulation and on to Cooktown. Things to see The main attraction is the Daintree River. A World Heritage listed area considered to be one of the best bird watching environments in Australia. There are walking tracks, rainforest interpretive centres and plenty of places to sit and take in the overwhelming atmosphere. There are a number of art galleries and shops in the village.