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Lower Daintree
Queensland
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Lower Daintree
Coordinates 16°16′48″S145°23′28″E / 16.28°S 145.3911°E / -16.28; 145.3911 (Lower Daintree (centre of locality))
Population83 (2021 census) [1]
 • Density1.246/km2 (3.228/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 4873
Area66.6 km2 (25.7 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (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. [1]

Contents

Geography

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Daintree River ferry terminal at Lower Daintree

The Daintree River ( 16°17′20″S145°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. [3] [4] [5]

The western part of the locality is within the Daintree National Park ( 16°16′58″S145°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″S145°25′10″E / 16.2949°S 145.4194°E / -16.2949; 145.4194 (Lower Daintree wetlands) ). [6] The land in between is used for crop growing, predominately sugarcane. [7]

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″S145°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. [8]

History

The Daintree River was named by explorer George Elphinstone Dalrymple after geologist Richard Daintree. [4] 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. [7]

Demographics

In the 2016 census, Lower Daintree had a population of 98 people. [9]

In the 2021 census, Lower Daintree had a population of 83 people. [1]

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. [7]

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″S145°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. [10]

Attractions

The Daintree River Cruise Centre is at 2914 Mossman Daintree Road ( 16°15′17″S145°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. [11] [12]

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References

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