3 Day Rainforest to Reef - Cooktown & Cape Tribulation Small Group 4WD Adventure
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. An experienced driver-guide will share knowledge and history as you explore the ancient Daintree and historic Cooktown.
- 2 nights accommodation at Sovereign Resort
- 2 x Breakfast, 2 x Lunch, 1 x Dinner
- 1hr Daintree River Cruise
- World Heritage Listed Wet Tropics National Park
- Marrdja Botanical Walk
- Cape Tribulation Beach
- 4WD only Bloomfield Track
- Lion’s Den Hotel
- Guided town tour of Cooktown
- Cooktown Cemetery
- James Cook Historical Museum
- Grassy Hill Lookout
- Guided walk through the historical Botanic Gardens
- Black Mountain & Byerstown Lookouts
- Palmer River Roadhouse
Your fare excludes:
- Travel Insurance
- Flights to and from Cairns
Day 1: Cairns to Cooktown
Travel north from Cairns along the Captain Cook Hwy with stunning views across the Coral Sea to the Daintree Rainforest. Enjoy a 1 hour cruise on the Daintree River home of the Estuarine Crocodile before enjoying a tasty BBQ lunch, and a guided rainforest walk at the Marrdja Botanical Boardwalk. Next stop is the world famous Cape Tribulation Beach before we engage 4WD and travel up the Bloomfield Track to the beautiful shire of Wujal Wujal. Enjoy a rest stop at the iconic Lion’s Den Hotel (refreshments at own expense). Then continue on to Cooktown where there is time to relax before a “Welcome to Cooktown’ dinner.
- Includes Lunch, Dinner and accommodation at Cooktown's Sovereign Resort
As this holiday departs early morning from Cairns City, it is recommended we pre-book accommodation for you for the night prior
Day 2: Cooktown
After a tasty breakfast at the resort enjoy a full day discovering the township of Cooktown. Our passionate driver guide will share the fascinating history of Captain Cooks voyage of discovery and time in the region whilst undertaking repairs to the HMB Endeavour after striking the reef off Cape Tribulation. Visit the National Trust Listed site of Reconciliation Rocks, which marks the first recorded act of reconciliation between our First Nations people and Captain James Cook. Wander through the Heritage Listed Cooktown Cemetery with graves dating back to the 1800’s. In the afternoon spend time at the James Cook Museum before visiting Grassy Hill Lookout and enjoying the magnificent views over the Endeavour River and out to the Coral Sea.
- Includes Breakfast and accommodation at Cooktown's Sovereign Resort
Day 3: Cooktown to Cairns
Enjoy a free morning to explore Cooktown at our leisure before meeting for a tasty lunch at Nature’s Powerhouse Cafe in the Cooktown Botanic Gardens. The Cafe is home to the Vera Scarth-Johnson art gallery showcasing botanical illustrations. We explore the gardens on a guided walk viewing many species collected by Joseph Banks and Daniel Solander back in 1770. We return to Cairns journeying through the Outback savannah country past termite mounds and Brahman Cattle.
- Includes Breakfast and Lunch
As this tour concludes in the evening, you may like us to pre-book accommodation for you for tonight.
Departs on most Sundays or Thursdays till end of November 2023
- Twin share from $1,499 per person
- Single traveller from $1,855 per person
Call 1300 414 198 to check availability on your preferred date of travel
- 2 nights accommodation at Sovereign Resort, Cooktown
Small overnight bag maximum 15kgs per person only, no suitcases allowed on this package .
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.
No disabled access is available on this tour product.
Travel at 60 and supplier booking conditions apply.
Package is Land Only. All product is subject to availability and may be withdrawn or varied without notice.
Tour requires minimum numbers to run. Minimum 4, Maximum 20 passengers.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations within 48 hours prior to departure - 100% non-refundable.
Cancellations within 7 days of departure - 50% non-refundable.
The operator reserves the right to cancel any tour, change type of vehicle, alter the itinerary or arrange an alternate operator if necessary. All tours are subject to weather conditions. Cooktown Tours: If the Bloomfield Track is closed or safety considerations arise, an alternative route via the Mulligan Highway will be taken. No refund will be given in these circumstances or in the event of any delay curtailment oralteration of a trip resulting from any cause including adverse weather conditions or mechanical failure. In addition to cancellation policy, Cooktown flight amendments and cancellations incur a $35 per person administration fee.
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