Explore the diverse landscapes of Far North Queensland on this immersive journey from Cairns to Cooktown. Cruise the Daintree River, spotting wildlife before venturing into the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest for a guided walk at Marrdja Boardwalk. Visit Cape Tribulation Beach before tackling the iconic 4WD-only Bloomfield Track en route to Cooktown. Delve into its rich history with a guided tour, explore Cooktown Museum and Botanic Gardens, then return via the outback, visiting Black Mountain, Skybury Coffee Plantation, Barron Falls Lookout, and Cattana Wetlands.
Journey through the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest to Cooktown. Highlights include a 1-hour wildlife cruise on the Daintree River, lunch in a rainforest setting, and a guided rainforest walk at the Marrdja Boardwalk. Visit the iconic Cape Tribulation Beach then head along the famous 4WD-only Bloomfield Track. Continue to Cooktown where there is time to relax before a 'Welcome to Cooktown’ dinner.
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Delve into the rich cultural history of Cooktown on a guided town tour. See the original anchor from the HMS Endeavour at the Cooktown Museum. Visit Cooktown Cemetery and the National Trust Listed site of Reconciliation Rocks, which marks the first recorded act of reconciliation between our First Nations people and the early European settlers, before a stroll through the historic Cooktown Botanic Gardens.
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Travel through the outback to Cairns with stops at Black Mountain, Byerstown Lookout & the Palmer River Roadhouse. Marvel at the beauty of the outback savannah country, and view giant termite mounds. Enjoy lunch at Skybury Coffee Plantation - Australia’s oldest coffee plantation, before visiting Din Din (Barron Falls) Lookout in the Kuranda National Park. Your final stop is at Cattana Wetlands for a guided walk in this beautiful environmental park before returning to Cairns, Northern Beaches and Port Douglas.