16/09/2026
A Little Quiet on Social Media, but Certainly Not Quiet at Mist
By Mist at Cape Tribulation | September 2026
If you’ve noticed that things have been a little quiet on our social media lately, there’s a very good reason.
We’ve been busy!
Winter and the arrival of spring have brought an incredible stream of guests to mist at Cape Tribulation, with visitors travelling from all corners of Australia and from around the world to experience the Daintree Rainforest.
And, to be honest, we’ve been enjoying every minute of it.
Our days have been filled with welcoming guests, sharing our favourite places to explore, watching the changing rainforest from the pavilions and, of course, making sure everyone has a relaxing and memorable stay.
Sometimes you simply have to put the phone down and enjoy the moment.
A busy winter in the Daintree
Winter is one of the most beautiful times to experience Cape Tribulation. The humidity eases, the days are generally more comfortable for exploring and the rainforest takes on a wonderfully fresh and vibrant character.
We've welcomed couples, families, adventurers, international travellers and Australians discovering this extraordinary part of their own country.
Many arrive wanting to see the famous Daintree Rainforest and Great Barrier Reef, but leave talking about something much simpler, the peace and quiet.
The sound of the rainforest in the morning.
Birds calling from the trees.
Water making its way down from the mountains after rain.
An afternoon on the deck.
A walk along the beach.
And the feeling of being somewhere genuinely wild and wonderfully removed from everyday life.
That is what makes running mist so special. Every guest arrives with a different reason for visiting, and we love hearing their stories.
There has been plenty happening across Tropical North Queensland
While we've been busy here at mist, there has been plenty happening throughout the wider region too.
Cairns hosted the Australian Festival of Chamber Music for the first time from 24 July to 1 August, bringing more than 30 Australian musicians and 14 international artists to venues around the city. Performances included concerts at the Cairns Performing Arts Centre, St Monica's Cathedral and even aboard the Spirit of Cairns.
Port Douglas also celebrated the 10th anniversary of Taste Port Douglas in August. The food festival featured celebrity chefs, masterclasses, long lunches, pop-ups and a two-day food village showcasing the region's wonderful food and produce.
And Cairns Festival returned from 28 August to 6 September with more than 50 events, including music, art, theatre, light installations, family activities and community celebrations. With Cairns celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, there has been plenty to celebrate.
Closer to home, Run Port Douglas brought thousands of runners to the region on 5 September, with courses finishing on the famous Four Mile Beach.
It has certainly been a busy few months for Tropical North Queensland.
And there's more to come
Spring is now well underway, but the region's event calendar isn't slowing down.
Among the events coming up are Savannah in the Round, running from 8–11 October on the Atherton Tablelands, and the Understory Film Festival, which will showcase short films and stories created by filmmakers from across Far North Queensland on 21 November.
There is also plenty happening closer to the coast, with markets, sporting events, food, arts and cultural activities continuing throughout September, October and November.
And, of course, you don't need a festival or special event as an excuse to come north.
Spring is a beautiful time to visit mist
As winter gives way to spring, the Daintree begins to change again.
The rainforest responds to warmer days and increasing moisture, plants burst into new growth and the wildlife becomes increasingly active.
It is a wonderful time for rainforest walks, beach adventures, wildlife spotting and simply slowing down and appreciating where you are.
Here at mist, our three private luxury pavilions sit amongst eight acres of tropical rainforest, giving guests the opportunity to experience the Daintree at a much slower pace.
There are no crowds around the pool because there isn't one.
No busy resort corridors.
Just rainforest, mountains, birds, tropical gardens and the occasional visit from some of our more unexpected neighbours.
And perhaps that is why we've had such a busy winter.
People are looking for somewhere to escape to.
Somewhere peaceful.
Somewhere beautiful.
Somewhere they can reconnect with nature, and with each other.
So, apologies for the silence…
We've been meaning to share more of what has been happening here at mist, but every time we thought we'd catch up, another wonderful guest arrived!
So thank you to everyone who has stayed with us over the past few months, from Australia and from around the world.
Thank you for choosing mist, for sharing your stories, for exploring the Daintree, and for leaving such wonderful reviews and feedback.
You've reminded us once again why we love what we do.
We'll try not to disappear for quite so long next time!
In the meantime, spring has arrived in the Daintree, the rainforest is looking spectacular, and there are plenty of adventures waiting just beyond our doorstep.
Perhaps it's time you came to see it for yourself.
mist at Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest is always doing something, even when we're too busy to post about it.
A note from Mist: The Daintree Coast is also continuing to see important recovery and infrastructure work. The new temporary Noah Creek bypass was completed in August, improving the resilience of the Cape Tribulation road connection, while the Daintree Ferry landside project is progressing, with current works expected to continue through October.
