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2 Day Cooktown 4WD Explorer

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DAY 2
OPTIONAL ABORIGINAL ROCK ART TOUR WITH Nugal-warra Elder Willie Gordon. 7.45am -1.15pm
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 covered walking shoes today as you’ll be walking through Willie’s country. After returning to Cooktown you are free to enjoy the reminder of the day at your leisure.

Included in price:
4WD air-conditioned vehicle Friendly knowledgeable driver-guide One of Australia’s most scenic coastal routes World Heritage Listed Daintree National Park Cable ferry across the Daintree River Morning Tea 4WD only Bloomfield Track Lunch at an Aussie Bush Pub Black Mountains Overnight Cooktown Outback of Far North Queensland
Able to be purchased/hired:
Entry into James Cook Museum not included Morning Tea and Lunch Day 1 included all other meals at your own expense
What to bring:
Hat, comfortable shoes, sunscreen
Fitness level required:
Low
Child policies:
Children 3 - 14 years not suitable for children under 5
Departure points:
Cairns, Queensland
Port Douglas, Queensland
Cape Tribulation, Queensland
Palm Cove, Queensland
Daintree, Queensland
Cairns Beaches, Queensland
Trinity Beach, Queensland
Turtle Cove, Queensland
Yorkeys Knob, Queensland
Departure time:
7:00 AM Mon, Thu
Pickup/departure instructions:
Departures Mondays and Thursdays Cairns 7.00am Northern Beaches 7.30am Port Douglas 8.30am
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Tour Details

Operator
Adventure North Australia
Destinations
Cape Tribulation, Cooktown, Bloomfield and Daintree
Departs From
Cairns, Port Douglas, Cape Tribulation, Palm Cove, Daintree, Cairns Beaches, Trinity Beach, Turtle Cove and Yorkeys Knob

Tour Description

Day 1 (L)
You will be collected by our air-conditioned (4WD) vehicle. Travel north along one of Australia’s most scenic coastal routes towards the World Heritage Listed area – The Daintree Rainforest – Cape Tribulation. We will cross the 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. Continuing into the World Heritage National Park, we cross rivers and mountain ranges as we travel the famous 4wd-only Bloomfield Track. At the end of the track we stop for lunch at the acclaimed Lion’s Den Hotel (EST 1875), North Queensland’s oldest running bush pub. We continue to the unique geological oddity, which is Black Mountain, surrounded in mystery and spoken of in ancient Aboriginal legend, on arrival into Cooktown travel to the top of Grassy Hill, offering 360 degree views of the Coral Sea, Edeavour River and Cooktown. Transfer to your overnight accommodation.

Day 2
Today is free for you to explore Cooktown, or take the optional Aboriginal Rock Art tour with Nugal-warra Elder. There is much to see and do. Visit the World Class James Cook Museum, 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 Cook knew it in 1770. Walking trails surround Cooktowns Heritage and scenic rim with most attractions within easy walking distance.

Late this afternoon we make our way back to Cairns through a diverse landscape which is the Outback of Far North Queensland.

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2 Day Cooktown 4WD Explorer

Rates

Adults
$299.00
Children
$249.00
Pensioners
$299.00

Optional Extras

Deluxe twin share accommodation
Sovereign Resort
Adults: $60.00 | Children: $60.00 | Pensioners: –

Moderate twin share accommodation
Cooktown Motel or Seaview Motel
Adults: $30.00 | Children: $40.00 | Pensioners: –

Rainbow Serpent Rock Art Tour
Optional Aboriginal Rock Art Tour ex Cooktown
Adults: $115.00 | Children: $80.00 | Pensioners: –

Single Supplement Deluxe
 
Adults: $70.00 | Children: – Pensioners: –

Single Supplement Moderate Motel
Sinlge Supplement Moderate Motel
Adults: $50.00 | Children: – Pensioners: –

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Please Note: Prices are listed in Australian dollars and include GST.

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