Welcome to Daintree Firefly Cabin & Camping

Relax in the rainforest This much-loved rustic 3 bedroom cabin at Diwan in the Daintree rainforest. Sprawling green lawns surround the airy cabin and provide plenty of space for all sorts of activities or sitting back with a cool drink enjoying the tropical gardens where you can see birds, butterflies, numerous tropical plants or kick back in front of a campfire roasting marshmallows and spot a friendly firefly or two during their nightly display. The space Mike & Chrystelle invite you to step back in time to view and experience the magic of the off-grid Daintree Firefly Cabin & Camping at Diwan in the Daintree rainforest. Only 2 hours North of Cairns, just 1 hour from Port Douglas, this is the only place in the world where two world-heritage listed National Parks meet: the Daintree rainforest and the great barrier reef. The beautiful pristine white sandy beaches are only minutes away. This property has been lovingly hand-crafted over the years from a combination of new construction and recycled building materials. The block has wide-open spaces and has been a popular gathering space for families and friends over several generations. There is plenty of opportunity to experience nature here without being right in the thick of the rainforest. The self-contained furnished cabin is set towards the front the 2.5acre tropical block. A small caretaker’s quarters with-in the solar system power shed is located at the back of the property (not accessible to guests) and shares part of the access driveway with the cabin. Rates cover 7 adult guests (x3 bedrooms, 2 rooms with queen size beds and the 3rd bedroom with a double & single bunk combo). We understand that families traveling with small children sometimes require particular sleeping arrangements…… just chat to us, we’re happy to help! There is plenty of room for children with an additional single folding bed & cot available on request for twin share setup in bedroom 1 if desired. Weather dependent, there is camping space available near the star apple trees to avoid overcrowding in the cabin – BYO camping gear. Amenities include BBQ and kitchen with gas oven/stove, fridge/freezer, pots & pans, and basic crockery & cutlery. There is a separate outdoor septic toilet & shower block with a cold shower to refresh you on hot days. A hot water shower is accessible from the main bedroom in the cabin. The cabin is fully insect screened without glass to allow air flow in the humid environment. There is no air conditioning, however there are ceiling fans in bedroom 1 & the kitchen and pedestal fans are located in bedrooms 2 & 3 and in the outside dining area. Generally, the night are cool and enjoyable. There’s driveway access & ample designated parking space at the property for cars, boats and trailers. Please be aware of the coconut tree and don't park or stand under them. There are coconut warning signs near the trees to remind guests or visitors. There is a Telstra pay phone at the local general store & servo at the Daintree Caravan Park approximately 5 minutes away up the road by car. At present there is no local laundromat facility available as result of damage from the recent cyclones. This property offers a fantastic opportunity to experience living off-grid and enjoy the Daintree rainforest environment. The cabin is supplied with power from the solar system in the power shed at the rear of the property and there is gas cooking & gas hot water in the cabin. The cabin has a small rainwater tank at the front, though guests may wish to bring their own drinking water. Guests are advised to use the Britta Filter Jug located in the kitchen near the sink before drinking rainwater. The rain water tap/spout is located to the left of the sink highlighted by the a sign. There is a bigger water tank mounted on top of the storage container shed at the rear of the cabin under the lychee tree and a larger water storage tank near the water pump. Water is pumped from the creek into the large storage tank and then pumped to the container-mounted tank as required. This creek water is not safe to drink. You can enjoy a digital detox as well, as there is no wi-fi internet and little or no Telstra mobile phone reception at the property. However, Optus mobile coverage is available. Should you require any of Telstra services, they are available in various other locations throughout the Daintree region. There is Telstra mobile reception area at the Hutchinson Creek bridge between the Alexandra Bay State School or outside the medical centre on Teatree Road the next road left after the Ironbark Road turn off. There is satellite TV reception at the cabin there is a DTV unit with DVD player & a small range of DVD’s. The fringing rainforest is home to a myriad of exotic plants, animals and birds, including the endangered bird the Cassowary, so strictly no pets please. Please be aware that a "croc wise" or "crocodile warning" sign has been place at the formerly popular Hutchinson Creek swimming area, so its no longer safe to swim there. A designated campfire area and firewood are provided for guests. Guest access Guest access area is the cleared area around the cabin and creek, access to the rear of the property is a private area off limits to guests. Other things to note The outdoor septic toilet & shower block including an adjoining washbasin is reached via a short gravel path from the back door of the cabin. The toilet/shower block has electric lighting and there are battery operated torches available in the cabin.