Title: Things to Do in Thornton Beach in 2026 | Expedia.com [Thornton Beach Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Thornton-Beach.dx6280032)[Hotels in Thornton Beach](https://expedia.com/Thornton-Beach-Hotels.d6280032.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Thornton Beach](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Thornton-Beach.d6280032.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Thornton Beach](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Thornton-Beach.d6280032.Car-Rental-Guide)[Thornton Beach Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Thornton-Beach.d6280032.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Thornton Beach ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Thornton Beach Types of activities [Thornton Beach Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Thornton-Beach.dx6280032) ![Thornton Beach, just south of Cape Tribulation in Far North Queensland. There is a yummy cafe overlooking the beach here! #roadtrip Daintree #NationalPark in northern Queesland, where the forest meets the sea! Blissful place for a #WeekendGetaway. #Blue, adding this picture because it is one of my favourite places up north.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6280032/83e549c7-586c-43fe-a068-d9c344af61c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Thornton Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975913492/855ba192-38c4-42d1-8179-f22fd46efed1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Daintree - Cape Tribulation](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047725/e3ad3a75-4a04-4c00-98a9-e9ed8e8a2e10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Daintree - Cape Tribulation](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047725/073c9792-fb64-4d7a-9b73-4f2989e2f006.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Daintree - Cape Tribulation](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047725/2560f30d-87f1-4e1d-a19d-a38ca9ae35da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most popular activities in Thornton Beach ### Tours & day trips [See all 35 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6280032&location=Thornton+Beach&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Cape Tribulation & Daintree Wilderness Tour with River Cruise (TCT)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/233781/b31957da-42da-4d05-8bb7-a4c4328a1ed2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cape Tribulation & Daintree Wilderness Tour with River Cruise (TCT) 12h 9.2/10 25 verified reviews Free cancellation available $179 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cape-tribulation-daintree-wilderness-tour-with-river-cruise-tct.a233781.activity-details?&rid=6280032&location=Thornton+Beach&swp=off) ![Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/190067/7a5c314d-250e-45b2-ba6a-66c6668e8d5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour 11h 20m 9.4/10 35 verified reviews Free cancellation available $167 includes taxes & fees per traveler [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/daintree-rainforest-cape-tribulation-day-tour.a190067.activity-details?&rid=6280032&location=Thornton+Beach&swp=off) ![Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Full Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2138649/10261356-6163-4270-acba-9ceed81de67e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Full Day Tour 10h 9.2/10 157 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $168 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/daintree-rainforest-and-cape-tribulation-full-day-tour.a2138649.activity-details?&rid=6280032&location=Thornton+Beach&swp=off) ![Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/733060/db27ba5c-d75c-4e2a-a8b7-2dffaedffbe8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip 12h 9.2/10 659 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $161 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cape-tribulation-mossman-gorge-and-daintree-rainforest-day-trip.a733060.activity-details?&rid=6280032&location=Thornton+Beach&swp=off) ![Cairns: Daintree Rainforest Wildlife Experience Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4596181/cdba5e8e-810f-4fb1-ae8a-f9af98360e33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cairns: Daintree Rainforest Wildlife Experience Cruise 1h 9.8/10 76 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $25 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cairns-daintree-rainforest-wildlife-experience-cruise.a4596181.activity-details?&rid=6280032&location=Thornton+Beach&swp=off) ![Cape Tribulation Ocean Safari - Great Barrier Reef Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5209100/d2e2d8b6-71a8-47f5-a66a-2fd775b25655.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cape Tribulation Ocean Safari - Great Barrier Reef Adventure 4h 30m 10/10 57 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $145 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cape-tribulation-ocean-safari-great-barrier-reef-adventure.a5209100.activity-details?&rid=6280032&location=Thornton+Beach&swp=off) ![Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge Small-Group from Port Douglas](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46204538/fe29b379-9971-41a5-9a5a-c39bd68784d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge Small-Group from Port Douglas 9h 10/10 198 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $186 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/daintree-rainforest-cape-tribulation-mossman-gorge-small-group-from-port-douglas.a46204538.activity-details?&rid=6280032&location=Thornton+Beach&swp=off) ![Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge: Full Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1398997/02a52b2b-d3cd-40da-8e2e-e49f640c0d44.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge: Full Day Tour 9h 9.8/10 84 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $168 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-daintree-rainforest-and-mossman-gorge-tour.a1398997.activity-details?&rid=6280032&location=Thornton+Beach&swp=off) ![Morning Daintree Tour with River Cruise from Port Douglas](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1225365/e1b0159d-cdf9-419d-8985-845833aaa2fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Morning Daintree Tour with River Cruise from Port Douglas 4h 45m 9.2/10 79 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $103 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/daintree-discovery-tours-morning-half-day-daintree-river-mossman-gorge.a1225365.activity-details?&rid=6280032&location=Thornton+Beach&swp=off) ![Cairns: Daintree Rainforest Canopy Ziplining Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48313422/9aa68e09-4a90-4e09-aeb9-46c965b2ffe4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cairns: Daintree Rainforest Canopy Ziplining Tour 2h 10/10 2 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $102 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cairns-daintree-rainforest-canopy-ziplining-tour.a48313422.activity-details?&rid=6280032&location=Thornton+Beach&swp=off) ### History & culture [See all 5 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6280032&location=Thornton+Beach&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) ![Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/190067/7a5c314d-250e-45b2-ba6a-66c6668e8d5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour 11h 20m 9.4/10 35 verified reviews Free cancellation available $167 includes taxes & fees per traveler [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/daintree-rainforest-cape-tribulation-day-tour.a190067.activity-details?&rid=6280032&location=Thornton+Beach&swp=off) ![Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge Small-Group from Port Douglas](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46204538/fe29b379-9971-41a5-9a5a-c39bd68784d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge Small-Group from Port Douglas 9h 10/10 198 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $186 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/daintree-rainforest-cape-tribulation-mossman-gorge-small-group-from-port-douglas.a46204538.activity-details?&rid=6280032&location=Thornton+Beach&swp=off) ![Walkabout Cultural Adventures - Ngana Julaymba Dungay Full Day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45271415/0f0b4ca2-cac1-4ffe-92fb-d4f6dde2fa96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Walkabout Cultural Adventures - Ngana Julaymba Dungay Full Day 8h 9.8/10 9 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $172 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/walkabout-cultural-adventures-ngana-julaymba-dungay-full-day.a45271415.activity-details?&rid=6280032&location=Thornton+Beach&swp=off) ![Walkabout Cultural Adventures - Ngana Julaymba Dungay Half Day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45271630/98e2c2ce-53ed-4239-a7c4-fc7c3fd28fc7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Walkabout Cultural Adventures - Ngana Julaymba Dungay Half Day 4h 30m 9.4/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $133 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/walkabout-cultural-adventures-ngana-julaymba-dungay-half-day.a45271630.activity-details?&rid=6280032&location=Thornton+Beach&swp=off) ![Cape Tribulation: Daintree Rainforest Night Walk Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51897801/733431a1-222c-443a-a214-30a0f63075be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cape Tribulation: Daintree Rainforest Night Walk Tour 1h 30m Free cancellation available $39 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cape-tribulation-daintree-rainforest-night-walk-tour.a51897801.activity-details?&rid=6280032&location=Thornton+Beach&swp=off) ### Wildlife & nature [See all 5 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6280032&location=Thornton+Beach&filter.categories=WildlifeNature) ![Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Full Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2138649/10261356-6163-4270-acba-9ceed81de67e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Full Day Tour 10h 9.2/10 157 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $168 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/daintree-rainforest-and-cape-tribulation-full-day-tour.a2138649.activity-details?&rid=6280032&location=Thornton+Beach&swp=off) ![Cape Tribulation Ocean Safari - Great Barrier Reef Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5209100/d2e2d8b6-71a8-47f5-a66a-2fd775b25655.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cape Tribulation Ocean Safari - Great Barrier Reef Adventure 4h 30m 10/10 57 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $145 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cape-tribulation-ocean-safari-great-barrier-reef-adventure.a5209100.activity-details?&rid=6280032&location=Thornton+Beach&swp=off) ![Daintree River Rainforest: Crocodile & Wildlife Cruises (DG)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48572415/7d7d128b-7225-4d2f-94dc-c96e2611509b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Daintree River Rainforest: Crocodile & Wildlife Cruises (DG) 10/10 7 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $28 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/daintree-lower-daintree-crocodile-wildlife-cruise.a48572415.activity-details?&rid=6280032&location=Thornton+Beach&swp=off) ![2 Day Daintree Rainforest and Chillagoe Outback Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2141863/10fa847b-3e86-4561-bc39-54111f3cb8ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2 Day Daintree Rainforest and Chillagoe Outback Tour 2d 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $302 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/2-day-daintree-rainforest-cape-tribulation-and-outback-tour.a2141863.activity-details?&rid=6280032&location=Thornton+Beach&swp=off) ![Daintree: River Rainforest Crocodile & Wildlife Cruise (DV)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45143763/cb783feb-cc98-4f4f-864f-70f03e5fee0f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Daintree: River Rainforest Crocodile & Wildlife Cruise (DV) 9.4/10 61 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $28 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/daintree-rainforest-crocodile-wildlife-river-cruises.a45143763.activity-details?&rid=6280032&location=Thornton+Beach&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Thornton Beach | Number of things to do | 38 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Cairns: Daintree Rainforest Wildlife Experience Cruise](/things-to-do/cairns-daintree-rainforest-wildlife-experience-cruise.a4596181.activity-details): $25 | | Top 5 things to do | [Daintree: River Rainforest Crocodile & Wildlife Cruise (DV)](/things-to-do/daintree-rainforest-crocodile-wildlife-river-cruises.a45143763.activity-details)[Cape Tribulation & Daintree Wilderness Tour with River Cruise (TCT)](/things-to-do/cape-tribulation-daintree-wilderness-tour-with-river-cruise-tct.a233781.activity-details)[Daintree River 'Sunset' Cruise with the Daintree Boatman](/things-to-do/daintree-river-late-afternoon-wildlife-cruise.a1401779.activity-details)[Daintree River Rainforest: Crocodile & Wildlife Cruises (DG)](/things-to-do/daintree-lower-daintree-crocodile-wildlife-cruise.a48572415.activity-details)[Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge Small-Group from Port Douglas](/things-to-do/daintree-rainforest-cape-tribulation-mossman-gorge-small-group-from-port-douglas.a46204538.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Cairns: Daintree Rainforest Wildlife Experience Cruise](/things-to-do/cairns-daintree-rainforest-wildlife-experience-cruise.a4596181.activity-details)[1-Hour Daintree River wildlife cruise](/things-to-do/1-hour-daintree-river-wildlife-cruise.a2141358.activity-details) | | With kids | [Daintree: River Rainforest Crocodile & Wildlife Cruise (DV)](/things-to-do/daintree-rainforest-crocodile-wildlife-river-cruises.a45143763.activity-details)[Cape Tribulation & Daintree Wilderness Tour with River Cruise (TCT)](/things-to-do/cape-tribulation-daintree-wilderness-tour-with-river-cruise-tct.a233781.activity-details)[Daintree River 'Sunset' Cruise with the Daintree Boatman](/things-to-do/daintree-river-late-afternoon-wildlife-cruise.a1401779.activity-details)[Daintree River Rainforest: Crocodile & Wildlife Cruises (DG)](/things-to-do/daintree-lower-daintree-crocodile-wildlife-cruise.a48572415.activity-details)[Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge Small-Group from Port Douglas](/things-to-do/daintree-rainforest-cape-tribulation-mossman-gorge-small-group-from-port-douglas.a46204538.activity-details) | ## What to do in Thornton Beach --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Thornton Beach? 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Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Thornton Beach ![Cape Tribulation](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047726/63089d33-b272-4eb3-a62c-cafe475a092b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cape Tribulation ![Great time at the The Daintree National Park in Port Douglas, AU.,](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131572/4ced9346-1b8e-42cc-8fbb-b594d4b5af43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Diwan ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Thornton Beach worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Thornton Beach? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Thornton Beach? ### Is three days enough to stay in Thornton Beach? ### What are some activities to do in Thornton Beach with kids? > - [Daintree: River Rainforest Crocodile & Wildlife Cruise (DV)](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/daintree-rainforest-crocodile-wildlife-river-cruises.a45143763.activity-details) > - [Cape Tribulation & Daintree Wilderness Tour with River Cruise (TCT)](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/cape-tribulation-daintree-wilderness-tour-with-river-cruise-tct.a233781.activity-details) > - [Daintree River 'Sunset' Cruise with the Daintree Boatman](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/daintree-river-late-afternoon-wildlife-cruise.a1401779.activity-details) > - [Daintree River Rainforest: Crocodile & Wildlife Cruises (DG)](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/daintree-lower-daintree-crocodile-wildlife-cruise.a48572415.activity-details) > - [Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge Small-Group from Port Douglas](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/daintree-rainforest-cape-tribulation-mossman-gorge-small-group-from-port-douglas.a46204538.activity-details) ### What to do in Thornton Beach for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Thornton Beach? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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