• Professional local tour guide with over 30 years experience bringing extensive knowledge of the region historical and cultural landscape
• The only day trip from Cairns to Cooktown
• Small group tour ensuring you get an intimate experience
• Tour packed with all the 'must see' locations to tick off your bucket list

From crossing the mighty Daintree River, to tackling the iconic Bloomfield Track (weather permitting) , enjoying a coldie at historic pubs, to gazing in awe from Grassy Hill Lookout in Cooktown and asking yourself just how did Captain Cook manage to navigate through all those reefs?

What to Expect

• The Daintree River: we cross this mighty Tropical Far North Queensland river via a vehicle ferry, many people regard this as a highlight in that you’ll get to see first hand the size and beauty of this awesome river.
• Captain James Cook Monument: this is an historically significant site as it commemorates Cook’s landing site on the Endeavour River. Cooktown is the only place in Australia, aside from Botany Bay, where Cook’s crew came ashore for any length of time.
• The Iconic Bloomfield Track is regarded by many as one of the “must do” 4WD journeys & accordingly is on many people’s bucket list. You’ll get to enjoy part of it in our air conditioned, purpose built 4WD coach!
• Lions Den Hotel: enjoy a cold drink at this historical pub established since 1875.
• Grassy Hill Lookout: arriving in Cooktown, you can’t help but be taken by the stunning beauty of this charming settlement. We’ll head straight to Grassy Hill Lookout where we’ll enjoy an amazing panorama of Cooktown, the Endeavour River & also the Coral Sea.
• Black Mountains: having left Cooktown, on our return journey via the inland, outback route we’ll stop at the mysterious Black Mountains. Formed as a result of an enormous volcanic explosion some 200m years ago, it is quite extraordinary, Having said that, legends & stories abound, you decide!
• Palmer River Goldfields: it doesn't take a great deal of imagination to understand the harsh realities faced by the early pioneers and miners back in the day. A stunning landscape contrast to the coastal rainforests we travelled through earlier. We’ll stop for a number of classic photo opportunities.

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Tour Languages Offered

• English

Departs From

Cairns

Departure Time

• Cairns City Pick Up: 6:30am & Return: 7:30pm
• Trinity Beach & Palm Cove Pick Up: 7am & Return: 7:00pm
• Port Douglas Pick Up: 7:45am & Return: 6:30pm

Pickup Locations

• Palm Cove
• Port Douglas
• Trinity Beach

Destinations

• Cooktown
• Daintree Rainforest
• Bloomfield Track (only during the dry season)
• Daintree River
• Grassy Hill Lookout
• Endeaver River
• Black Mountain
• Palmer River Goldfields

Months of Operation

April - October

Days of Operation

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

This tour operates Mon, Wed & Fri from April to October

Duration

Cairns City: 13 hours
Trinity Beach & Palm Cove: 12 hours
Port Douglas: 11 hours

Available for Purchase / Hire

The Waalmbal Birri Heritage and Culture Centre (admission not included in tour cost)

Fitness Level Required

Low, Medium

• Hat, sunglasses & comfortable walking shoes.
• A credit card or cash for purchases you may wish to make along the way.
• Phone/camera for the memories you’ll just want to keep!
• Morning tea & lunch provided but feel free to pack some snacks.