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Viewpoint · Cape Tribulation, Queensland
Kulki Lookout
Short boardwalk to a lookout over Cape Tribulation Beach, where the rainforest meets the sea, with walking access to Myall Beach.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Kulki Lookout
Kulki is the name the eastern Kuku Yalanji give to Cape Tribulation. The Kulki public-use area in Daintree National Park has the region’s best-known view: the forested slope descending to a long pale-sand beach and the headland’s rocks.
The boardwalk is about 600 meters return and takes around 10 minutes. It ends at an observation platform above Cape Tribulation Beach. A short walk from the car park also leads to Myall Beach on the other side of the headland.
Cape Tribulation got its name in 1770 when James Cook’s ship struck a reef nearby. The area is part of the Wet Tropics of Queensland, and the reef offshore belongs to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
Kulki has restrooms, picnic tables and wheelchair access on the boardwalk. The park closes sections for maintenance at times; check alerts before you go.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From 30 minutes to 1 hour, including the walk to Myall Beach.
Best time
In the morning, with light on the beach and fewer people. At low tide the sand is wider for walking.
How to get there
From the Daintree River ferry, about 35 km along Cape Tribulation Road to the signed Kulki car park.
Tip
Do not enter the sea or creeks: there are crocodiles in the area and beaches have no lifeguards. Bring water and insect repellent.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Kulki Lookout
How long does the Kulki boardwalk take?
About 10 minutes: roughly 600 metres return to the lookout over the beach.
What does Kulki mean?
It is the name of Cape Tribulation in the language of the eastern Kuku Yalanji, the traditional owners of the land.
Why is the place called Cape Tribulation?
The name was given in 1770 by navigator James Cook, after his ship struck a reef near the cape.