Cooktown Tours - 3 Day Cape Tribulation & Cooktown 4 Wheel Drive 'Wanderer' Accommodated Tour, Cooktown Tours, Cairns Tours

The Wanderer is for the independent traveller who wants free time to explore and relax in Cape Tribulation and Cooktown. Accommodation and key highlights are included, most meals at your own expense. Please note that Day 1 offers a Budget Option or Moderate / Deluxe Touring Option for the day including choice of overnight accommodation.

Day One (L) Cape Tribulation (Budget Tour Option)

You will be collected from your accommodation for your tour to Cape Tribulation by Jungle Tours. Travel north along one of the most scenic coastal drives in Australia, The Captain cooks Highway, to Port Douglas. Here you will have the opportunity to visit the Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary and see the endangered Cassowary and a myriad of other wildlife, including Native Birds, Koalas, Tree Kangaroos and Estuarine Crocodiles. Breakfast and snacks are available for purchase at the Rainforest Habitat.

From Port Douglas drive to Mossman Gorge for a guided walk through the world Heritage Rainforest. Enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the many scenic spots along the way. Your tour continues along the Captain Cook Highway to the majestic Daintree River for your 1 hour river cruise, here you may spot estuarine crocodiles in their native habitat, native birds and other wildlife that inhabit the area. Learn about the mangrove system that lines the river banks, some of which reach amazing heights and learn of their importance to our ocean’s fish nurseries.

Cross the Daintree River on the famous cable ferry and drive to your overnight accommodation in Cape Tribulation.

Day One (L) Cape Tribulation (Moderate & Deluxe Tour Option)

This morning you will be collected from your accommodation by Billy Tea Bush Safari’s. Travel north along the scenic route to Mossman, lush farmland contrasts with seascape as we approach the majestic Daintree River. A short morning tea break, then its 'all aboard' for an informative one hour river cruise. Relax and enjoy the splendour only the Daintree can offer as you learn of Estuarine Crocodiles, mangrove forests and wildlife, this is nature at its best! We ascend the Alexandra Range and pause for a panoramic view of World Heritage Tropical Rainforest merging with the azure colours of the Coral Sea. Experience the rainforest intimately on our elevated National Park Boardwalk. Accurate interpretations of flora and fauna will be given with ample time for photographs and questions as we search for the elusive, rare and totally unique Southern Cassowary and other wildlife species within this particular habitat.

A delicious barbecue lunch with freshly prepared salads is served while you have the opportunity to hand feed a kangaroo and enjoy a cold drink from the bar. Our tour does a little more. It takes us beyond Cape Tribulation along the 4WD Bloomfield Track to pristine Emmagen Creek and time for a refreshing rainforest stream swim. Seek fish and turtles in the creek, butterflies and exotic birds in the trees and indulge in a feast of tropical fruit, a complimentary glass of wine and a cup of traditional Billy Tea, all of which enhance the tranquil surroundings. At Cape Tribulation Beach there is a little time to swim in the Coral Sea (seasonal) or stroll along the beach and boardwalk to the photographers' platform overlooking the mountains and coast where the 'Rainforest meets the Reef'.

Overnight at accommodation in Cape Tribulation.

Day Two (L)

Today Adventure North Australia collects you from you accommodation, where your North Queensland tour will continue along the 4WD Bloomfield Track. You will travel through the heart of this World Heritage Listed area providing incredible glimpses of Australia that are hard to imagine. Travel over rugged mountain ranges, river crossings, spot crocodiles and other Australian wildlife and fauna. You will stop for lunch at the Lion’s Den Hotel, one of North Queensland’s oldest running bush pubs which was established in 1875. Visit the mysterious Black Mountains which are steeped in Aboriginal legend before arriving mid afternoon in Cooktown. Here you will enjoy 360 degree views from Grassy Hill so have your camera ready.

Overnight at accommodation in Cooktown.

Today is free for you to explore Cooktown at your leisure. With its world-class James Cook Museum, rich history, walking trails, great fishing, and friendly locals, Cooktown is a great place to visit.

Alternately, you may wish to take the *optional Aboriginal Rock Art Tour tour with Aboriginal Elder, Willie Gordon. Willie, the traditional story-teller of the Nugal-warra clan, takes guests to his ancestral rock art sites, set high in the hills above Hope Vale, outside Cooktown. Here Willie shares the stories behind the art and explains how the rock art paintings speak of the essence of life and the lore of his people.

Your return journey of your Cooktown tour will offer spectacular views of the Outback of Far North Queensland. you will follow the Great Dividing Range, Australia's most substantial mountain range. Travel is via the inland road, the Mulligan Highway, through a diverse landscape of cattle stations including the Palmer River Gold Fields region where gold was discovered in 1872 as you learn of the hardships endured by our early settlers in this rugged and harsh countryside.

Arrive into Cairns at approximately 8.30pm to be dropped off at accommodation.

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.

Don’t forget to wear comfortable covered (closed-in) walking shoes today as you’ll be walking through Willie’s country.

• 4WD air-conditioned vehicle
• Friendly knowledgeable driver-guide
• One of Australia’s most scenic coastal routes
• World Heritage Listed Daintree National Park
• Daintree River Cruise
• Guided Rainforest boardwalk
• Overnight Cape Tribulation
• 4WD only Bloomfield Track
• Lunch at an Aussie Bush Pub
• Black Mountains
• Overnight Cooktown Outback of Far North Queensland

• Adult AU$479.00
• Child (3 – 14 years of age) AU$439.00
• Sole Use N/A

Please Note: A fuel levy of $20.00 per person is payable on board (children exempt)

• Adult AU$599.00
• Child (3 – 14 years of age) AU$539.00
• Sole Use Supplement AU$80.00

Please Note: A fuel levy of $20.00 per person is payable on board (children exempt)

• Adult AU$649.00
• Child (3 – 14 years of age) AU$559.00
• Sole Use Supplement AU$190.00

Please Note: A fuel levy of $20.00 per person is payable on board (children exempt)

• Adult AU$120.00
• Child AU$90.00

Rates are per person and in AU$. Rates are valid from the 01^st of April 2011 through to 31^st of March 2012. Tours are not suitable for children under 3 years of age. All tours are subject to weather conditions. All times are approximate and are subject to change. Extra nights are available in Cooktown (price on application).