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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Brett Casey
Absolutely incredible experience! Riding through the lush Daintree rainforest and then out onto the beach was unforgettable. The guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and made everyone feel comfortable, no matter their riding experience. It was obvious how well they care for the horses, which made the ride even more enjoyable. Most of all the scenery was unreal. One of the best things I’ve done in Far North Queensland — highly recommend!
Response from the owner:thankyou for the incredible review Brett!
S Casey
Great experience, riding on a horseback through the rainforest and on the beach.
Would definitely recommend this if in doubt!
Response from the owner:Thankyou for the 5 star review!
Julie Walsh
What a wonderful experience! The horses are beautiful, well schooled and cared for and the leaders knowledge of their animals and ecology of their environment is admirable, it left me wanting more. Simply bliss
Response from the owner:Julie -Thank you so much for your beautiful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the experience and felt the connection with our horses and the environment — that’s exactly what we hope every guest takes away.
Anna Russell
Highly recommend. Wonderful tour and knowledge of the local area. Beautiful and very well looked after horses. Thank you
Response from the owner:Thankyou from us and our horses for the great review Anna!
Luke Edwards
​🌟 Memorable Five-Star Ride! 🌟

​This Cape Tribulation horse ride was truly a beautiful experience. The guides were welcoming and professional, making us feel comfortable and safe every step of the way. Riding through the majestic rainforest and along the beach was breathtaking.

​Spending this time with my daughter made it even more special. This is a memorable experience that will last a lifetime for both of us. Absolutely recommend this company for a perfect adventure! 🌟
Response from the owner:Luke, thank you so much for the lovely review! We really love hearing good feedback from locals — it honestly makes our day. We’re so glad you and your daughter had such a special time out on the ride. The beach and rainforest are pretty magic, and it’s always nice to share that with people from the area.Hope to see you both again sometime!
Anissa Thomas
Lovely staff, beautiful horses with personality and amazing scenery xx
Response from the owner:Hi Anissa, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the ride, our horses, and the beautiful scenery. Hope to see you again soon!
Joelle Verfurth
Beautifully looked after horses, lovely people
Response from the owner:Thankyou or the review! Looking forward to seeing you again!
Huda Patel
an amazing experience! we were a little late because of ferry traffic and they were so kind to wait for us, the horse ride itself was beautiful - recommend to everyone visiting cairns!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re glad you made it despite the ferry traffic and that you enjoyed the ride. It means a lot that you’d recommend us to others visiting Cairns — hope to see you again soon!
Susie Leibling
A magical experience! Beautiful horses who behaved so well with the beginners on our trip. The guides were outstanding - monitoring the behaviour of the horses, offering assistance as required, and pointing out many interesting plants/wildlife through the rainforest. Highly recommend.
Response from the owner:Hi Susie, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the ride, the horses, and the rainforest. It’s always our goal to ensure a safe and magical experience for everyone, especially beginners. We really appreciate your recommendation!
Amy Williams
What an amazing experience! The people are amazing the horses are amazing the back drop is amazing, I would do this again and again, it was worth a day trip from palm cove!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your fantastic review!