Getting here is an adventure within itself, take the time to enjoy the drive...

Getting here is an adventure within itself, take the time to enjoy the drive...

We are located at Cape Tribulation Camping, on Cape Tribulation Road. You’ll spot us shortly after passing Mason’s Café.

We are located at Cape Tribulation Camping, right on Cape Tribulation Road. You’ll spot us shortly after passing Mason’s Café, with clear signage pointing the way. Our office is the central meeting point for all rides. All riders must check in at the Cape Trib Horse Rides office 30 minutes before your scheduled ride. This ensures you have time to complete paperwork, be fitted with helmets, and meet your guides. Please plan ahead and check travel times — we cannot delay departures for late arrivals.

Getting here is easy. You can self-drive directly to our location, and there is free parking available for guests. For those staying in Cape Tribulation accommodation, we also offer a courtesy bus pick-up service for a small fee. This can be selected when booking your ride online.

Self Driving Directions

To reach Cape Tribulation, you must cross the Daintree Ferry. It operates daily and provides access to Cow Bay, Thornton Beach and Cape Tribulation. Ticket info is on the ferry website.

Roads from Cairns, Port Douglas and the Daintree Ferry to Cape Tribulation are sealed and suitable for 2WD. A 4WD is only needed if continuing beyond Cape Tribulation on the Bloomfield Track or CREB Track.

Approximate drive times

  • Cairns to Daintree Ferry 110km – 2 hours
  • Port Douglas to Daintree Ferry 40km – 50 minutes
  • Daintree Ferry to Cape Tribulation Camping – 30 min (roadworks may cause delays)
  • Cape Tribulation Camping to Cooktown via Lakeland (sealed road ) 324km – 4 hours
  • Cape Tribulation Camping to Cooktown via Bloomfield (unsealed road ) 103km – 2 hours
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Sofia Costa
I went horseback riding with my parents and I thought the horses were really well cared for. I rode Bella, and at the end I gave Pipen some cuddles. They’re so cute! 😍
ines teixeira
An incredible experience — horse riding at the meeting point of two UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef are simply a dream. The horses are beautiful, gentle, and it’s obvious they’re extremely well looked after.
Response from the owner:Thankyou Ines for this review. We are very glad you loved your ride. It is pretty special riding between two World Heritage Sites. Bella is loving that Cuddle! Thankyou Again.
Mary-Jane Kuiper
Wonderful experience- the guide was super knowledgeable and all staff were lovely and really professional. The horses were gorgeous and you could tell they were well looked after. Great for a first time rider like myself as the horses were really gentle. I didn’t want it to end ☺️ thanks so much team!
Response from the owner:Thankyou Mary-Jane, we are very glad you enjoyed your time with us. We love receiving feedback! Thankyou Again.
C Gibbons (Gibbo)
Tanya Gatt
Had such an amazing experience through the mountains and beach on the 90 minute trail. Both staff and horses are great I rode Ash, he is such a sweetheart. The experience was everything I expected
Response from the owner:Thankyou Tanya, We are very glad you enjoyed riding our beautiful boy Ash. He is a Character. Thankyou for this lovley review!
Leeann
Would highly recommend this trail ride
Lovely staff beautiful horses, the trail ride was lovely getting the best of both mountain and beach +++
Response from the owner:Thankyou Leeann for this review. We are very glad you enjoyed your ride with us! Thanks Again.
anja M
The trip was what we expected. A nice walk on the beach. The horses are really well trained and just lovely. The guides fed us with interesting infos about the forest during the ride. All good, 5 stars 😊
Response from the owner:Thankyou for this review, we are very glad you enjoyed your time spent with us. Thankyou Again
Sonya Gregson-Allcott
We had a great experience on Cape Trib Horse Rides. The team are very professional and the horses are very well looked after. Halle was an amazing and friendly guide.
Response from the owner:Thankyou Sonya for this review. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your ride in the rainforest. Thankyou
Jane Gofton
As beginner horse riders we enjoyed the experience. We felt safe and our confidence grew as the ride progressed. It was an interesting transition in scenery from farm to rainforest and beach. Just do it 😀
Response from the owner:Thankyou Jane for this review. We are very glad you enjoyed your time with us on the ride. Grea Photo of Halo and Thorn! Thankyou again
Ben Mason