Up to half a dozen cars have had to be rescued from the middle of the Daintree River at the start of the Creb Track in the past fortnight, Daintree Village locals say.

This includes at least one family that ended up wading through waters known to be the home of a large crocodile, Newsport understands.

Creb Track rescue specialist Tony “Toxi” Bartels this week called for the Douglas Shire Council to install more signage and depth markers at the crossing, which does not go straight across, but bends downriver in the middle.

“(There has been) more recoveries and rescues in two weeks than we’ve probably had in two years,” he told ABC radio this week.

“If you go straight ahead it’s just a big hole.

“Before you know it there is no car, you’re underwater.”

The four-wheel-drive track from Daintree Village heading north to Wujal Wujal was officially opened for the season late last month after delays caused by unseasonal rain and repairs from damage sustained across the wet season.

But the river level is still high following recent rains, making the crossing more problematic.

Council workers dredged out the crossing in early June in preparation for expected improving weather.