Cape Tribulation & Cooktown Wanderer 2022
Cooktown Experience
3 Day / 2 Night
Join us on a fully guided and accommodated 3 day tour of Cooktown in 2022
Experience the very best of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Daintree National Park, the excitement of the 4WD-only Bloomfield Track and the unspoilt beauty and incredible cultural heritage of historic Cooktown on this fully guided and accommodated 3 day Tour.
Our experienced driver-guide will share knowledge and history as you explore the ancient Daintree Rainforest and historic Cooktown.
The 3 Day Wanderer is for visitors who have the time to explore our region at a more leisurely pace. Package includes 2 nights accommodation in Cooktown at the Sovereign Resort along with meals as outlined in itinerary.
Physical Fitness & Mobility required
A general level of mobility & fitness is required to join this tour. The 4WD Coach used for our Cooktown Tour has several steps on entry and passengers will need to board and disembark from the vehicle several times through out the day. Walks included are all considered easy and are less than 1klm in length. The terrain through out this tour features uneven surfaces and step hills and is not suitable for mobility impaired guests.
Please don’t hesitate to contact our reservations team for advice if you have any concerns about your ability to join this tour.
Tour Season = May to November
Tours depart on highlighted days
Departs: Cairns 6:45am, Northern Beaches 7:30am, Port Douglas 8:20am
Returns: Port Douglas 6:00pm, Northern Beaches 6:45pm, Cairns 7:15pm
Inclusions
Day 1
- Travel with an experienced driver guide
- 1hr Daintree River Cruise
- World Heritage Daintree National Park
- Lunch
- Marrdja Botanical Walk
- Cape Tribulation Beach
- 4WD Bloomfield Track
- Lion’s Den Hotel
- Accommodation at Sovereign Resort
Day 2
- Guided town tour of Cooktown
- Cooktown Cemetery
- James Cook Historical Museum
- Grassy Hill Lookout
- Accommodation at Sovereign Resort
Day 3
- Guided walk through the historical Botanic Gardens
- Nature’s Powerhouse: Café, Art Gallery & Visitor Information Centre
- Black Mountain & Byerstown Lookouts
- Palmer River Roadhouse
- Return journey via the outback
What to bring
Hat, sunscreen, insect repellent & bottle of water, small overnight bag (no suitcases).
Day 1:
This morning we make our way north to the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest. Highlights include a 1-hour wildlife cruise on the Daintree River, BBQ lunch, and a guided rainforest walk at the Marrdja Boardwalk. We also visit the iconic Cape Tribulation Beach – named by Captain Cook in 1770. Heading north our driver will share fascinating stories & history as you travel along the famous 4WD-only Bloomfield Track before arriving at the iconic Lion’s Den Hotel for a cool refreshment (own expense). On arrival at Cooktown, relax before our welcome dinner.
Meals Included : Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Accommodation in Sovereign Resort
Day 2:
A full day to explore this iconic Historic town including a guided foreshore walk, see reconciliation rocks – where the first act of reconciliation between Europeans and Aboriginals took place. Learn about the 48 days Captain Cook and his crew spent ashore, the role Cooktown played in the Palmer River Gold rush and the connection to country the area has, for the local Guugu Yimithirr Aboriginal people.
This afternoon we visit the Heritage listed Cooktown Cemetery, bearing testimony to the diverse nationalities who came to Cooktown and the Palmer Goldfields. From there we explore James Cook Museum showcasing the fascinating history of this remarkable town. See original artifacts from the Endeavor including a cannon and anchor Today concludes with a visit Grassy Hill for amazing panoramic views of Cooktown, the Coral Sea & Endeavour River. [B]
Meals Included : Breakfast
Overnight: Accommodation at the Sovereign Resort
Day 3:
Free time this morning to do some exploring for yourself. There are many historic buildings and places of interest. Lunch is included today before we explore the Cooktown Botanic Gardens on a guided walk - see living plant specimens collected by Dr Daniel Solander and Joseph Banks. Established in 1878, the Cooktown Botanic Gardens are one of Queensland’s oldest regional Botanic gardens. Natures Powerhouse houses the Vera Scarth-Johnson gallery, a collection of original botanical illustrations of flora from the region.
We depart Cooktown via the Mulligan Highway. Stops are made enroute at Black Mountain, Byerstown Lookout and the Palmer River Roadhouse. Marvel at the beauty of the outback savannah country with its vast eucalypt forests and termite mounds.
Meals Included : Breakfast & Lunch
frances09277 – Denmark, Australia
From the time we were collected early in the morning from our hotel in Cairns until we were dropped back after dark on the third day we enjoyed this full tour… well informed guide who knew the country and culture of this area, as well as being a careful and safe driver. The places we stayed at were comfortable and provided good local food We had time to explore on each of our stops.
WW – Gunbower, Australia
This was an amazing tour in air conditioned comfort of the 4 wheel drive tour bus seeing sights we had never seen before. The guide was great explaining different sights. The accommodation was wonderful. Spending a night in a cabin in the middle of the Daintree was just beautiful. All the meals were lovely. We can highly recommend this tour, we saw parts of North Qld we had never dreamed of. Excellent trip
Please contact our friendly staff to book this tour.
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