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Cape Tribulation & Cooktown Wanderer

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 Trip Length
3 Days
 Trip Starts
Cairns
 Trip Finishes
Cairns
3 Day Cape Tribulation & Cooktown Wanderer Itinerary (AAT Kings)
Countries Explored: Australia
Trip Style
Short Break
Accommodation
3 - 4.5 Star
Max. Group Size
49
Guide Level
Locally Guided
Trip Code
CCWD

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on AAT Kings 3 Day Cape Tribulation & Cooktown Wanderer. Explore the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest, visit the iconic Cape Tribulation Beach and spend a full day exploring historic iconic Cooktown.

Itinerary

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. (L/D) Stay: Sovereign Resort Hotel (2 nights)

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)

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. (B/L)

Trip Inclusions

  • Daintree River Cruise
  • World Heritage Daintree National Park
  • Marrdga Botanical Walk
  • 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
  • Nature's Powerhouse
  • Black Mountain & Byerstown Lookouts and Roadhouse

  • Accommodation
  • Experienced Driver Guide
  • Comprehensive commentary
  • Travel in an air-conditioned coach

  • 2 Breakfasts
  • 2 Lunches
  • 1 Dinner

  • Water bottle
  • Small overnight bag
  • Enclosed walking shoes
  • Warm layers in cooler months
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat

  • Trips begin from Cairns 07:00am, Northern Beaches 07:45am, Port Douglas 08:30am.
  • Trip end at Cairns 08:00pm, Northern Beaches 07:30pm, Port Douglas 06:45pm.

  • Low level of fitness required

  • Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Prices are for land/cruise and internal flights as specified only. Flights not specified are not included.
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Prices & Dates

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Note
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