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Tour Itinerary
Day 1
(L) You will be collected by our air-conditioned four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle. We travel north along the Captain Cook Highway, one of Australia’s most scenic coastal drives towards the World Heritage Listed Daintree National Park, crossing the mighty Daintree River by cable ferry. You will Journey through this spectacular example of Mother Nature, which contains the highest number of plant and animal species that are rare, or threatened by extinction.
Your experienced guide will enlighten your journey with incredible stories and history as you continue on the 4WD only Bloomfield Track. This will take you through some of the most incredible scenery in the country. Crossing rivers and climbing mountain ranges. We stop for lunch at the famous Lion’s Den Hotel (est. 1875), one of North Queensland’s oldest running bush pubs. Continue to the unique geological oddity, which is Black Mountain, surrounded in mystery and spoken of in ancient Aboriginal legend. Arriving in Cooktown have your camera ready with 360 degree panoramic views from Grassy Hill of Cooktown, the Coral Sea and the Endeavour River. Overnight Cooktown dorm share facilities.
Day 2
Free Day to explore Cooktown, or take the
optional Aboriginal Rock Art Tour
(see below)
Visit the World Class James Cook Museum or stroll along the shores of the Endeavour River. The main street has a charm and historical atmosphere, which still prevails. You can experience the unspoilt beauty of the area, which remains much the same as when Captain Cook knew it in 1770.
This afternoon you will be collected from your accommodation as we depart via the inland road, the Mulligan Highway through a diverse landscape which is the Outback of Far North Queensland. arriving back to Cairns approx 9.30pm
Optional Aboriginal Rock Art Tour with Guurrbi Tours $115.00 per person
Rainbow Serpent Tour depart 7.45am returns 1.15pm from Cooktown
An early start today as you will be collected from your accommodation by Nugal-warra Elder, Willie Gordon for a half day Rainbow Serpent Tour. Willie has a great smile, an infectious laugh and will be taking you to visit the rock art sites on his traditional country outside Hope Vale Aboriginal Community. The Rainbow Serpent Tour takes you through a dramatic landscape to six rock art sites, including an Ancestral Birth Cave and the Reconciliation Cave. Wear comfortable closed in, walking shoes today as you’ll be walking through Willie’s country.
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Departs from:>
Tours depart each Monday and Thursday |
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Runs:
Varied Run Times
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Duration:
2 Days
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Leaves:
Cairns
Returns to:
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| What to bring
Camera
Insect Repellant
Hat
Sunblock
Swimwear
Comfortable Footwear
Change of Clothes
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| Included in price
Tour Guide
Hotel / Hostel Pickup
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Accommodation Provided:
- Hostel
Single Room Supplement: 305.00 USD
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Category:
4WD Tours
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Fitness Required
Low
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FAQs About the Tour |
ADVENTURE NORTH AUSTRALIA
About Adventure North Australia:
Adventure North offer 1-Day and extended tours to Cooktown, with a range of accommodation options to suit all styles and budgets. There are also drive and fly options from Cairns, which include a 35-minute spectacular scenic flight along the wilderness coastline and the Barrier Reef.
Adventure North Australia is proud to be part ofThe Bama Way Aboriginal Journey’s.
For those interested in learning about the region’s rich and diverse Aboriginal culture, The Bama Way is a must. This is an Aboriginal journey along story-lines, which takes you through coastal mangroves, rich rainforest and hilltop Savannah.
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