Next event: free community concert
Echoes of the Daintree
Saturday 28 November 2026, 3pm to 6pm
Alexandra Bay Sporting Club, Diwan
Live cello duo and harpist, market stalls, entertainers and food. Free entry.
A Free Afternoon of Music in the Rainforest
Live cello and harp, market stalls, roving entertainers and food. A free community afternoon in the rainforest at Diwan.
- When: Saturday 28 November 2026, 3pm to 6pm
- Where: Alexandra Bay Sporting Club, 69 Tea Tree Road, Diwan, about 15 minutes north of the Daintree Ferry
- Cost: Free entry. You only pay for anything you buy from the food and market stalls.
Echoes of the Daintree was born from the recent Daintree floods. Organised by the Daintree Marketing Co-operative, it is a chance to lift the spirits of our small, off-grid community and share the region with locals and visitors alike.
“We wanted to lift the spirits of our community after the recent floods, and bring joy, world-class music and a great festival feel to the Daintree. Echoes of the Daintree celebrates our small, remote community and the spirit we have to support each other.”
Vivienne Stefanutti, Daintree Wilderness Lodge, on behalf of the Daintree Marketing Co-operative
On the Day
The Music
Alison and Danielle will play a joyful program of classical and contemporary pieces on the cello, weaving stories with timeless lyrical melody to celebrate the beauty of the Daintree.
Markets, Entertainers and Food
Roving entertainers, local market stalls and food vendors will keep the afternoon going. Bring the family, friends, your picnic and a rug, and find a spot on the grass.
Good to Know
- Family friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
- Car park and public toilets on site
Free Ferry for FNQ Locals
If you live anywhere from Cardwell to Cooktown, including the Atherton Tablelands, you can cross the Daintree River for free on concert day with a Douglas Card.
Free travel runs from 1 November 2026 to 28 February 2027. The card is free to apply for and valid for life. It covers private cars and utes, motorbikes, bicycles, passengers and pedestrians.
- Apply before you travel. Cards can’t be issued at the ferry.
- Applying by post or email? Allow at least 14 days, so send your form by Friday 13 November to have your card in time.
- Short on time? Apply in person at the Mossman Administration Building or The Hub in Port Douglas.
- Already have a card? It’s still valid. Just pop it in the glovebox.
Not from the region? Standard ferry fares apply. See Plan Your Trip for ferry details.
Make a Weekend of It
The Daintree is worth more than an afternoon. Stay the night, then spend Sunday exploring the beaches, swimming holes and walking tracks towards Cape Tribulation.
Questions?
Email the Daintree Marketing Co-operative at chair@destinationdaintree.com.
Assistance provided by the Australian and Queensland governments through the jointly funded Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements. Supported by Douglas Shire Council and the Douglas Disaster Management Unit.