• Exploring the historic wharf area on the banks of the Endeavour River not far from where Captain Cook beached the boat of the same name in Cooktown
• See it all on this 1 day Fly/Drive Cooktown tour, James Cook Museum, Cooktown Cemetary, Grassy Hill Lookout, original anchors and cannons from the Endeavour and more
• On the return journey to Cairns stop off in the outback at the mysterious Black Mountains, Byerstown Range Lookout and the Palmer River Roadhouse
• The low level scenic flight is a big highlight of the Cooktown tour as you get to see the rugged Australian coastline, the Great Barrier Reef and outback Queensland
• Experience all the history of Cooktown and take in the stories as told by your naturalist guide.

You will then travel around Cooktown in a purpose built 4WD comfortable vehicle with a small group of other adventurers on this stunning tour discovering Cooktown at its best. Sit back and be impressed at the scenery and history of your journey as you explore this part of Australia.

If you love learning about the heritage and pioneering history of early Australia, then this is the Cooktown day tour from Cairns and Port Douglas for you.

Make your own way to Hinterland Aviation [7 Tom McDonald Drive, Cairns] for your flight to Cooktown.

Enjoy a scenic flight over the same waters that Captain Cook sailed through in 1770.

Marvel at the views of the Coral Sea, catch glimpses of the Great Barrier Reef, rugged coastline, World Heritage rainforest and mountains.

Our driver/guide will meet you at Cooktown’s airport then our first stop is Grassy Hill.

Enjoy the beautiful views of Cooktown and surrounds; it was from here Captain Cook surveyed his route through the Great Barrier Reef.

We then make our way to the quaint township of Cooktown for a guided walk of the Esplanade and its many points of interest including Reconciliation Rocks – where the first act of reconciliation between Aboriginal people and Europeans happened.

We then visit the James Cook Museum, see an original anchor and cannon from Cook’s HMB Endeavour amongst many other interesting exhibits.

After lunch, explore the Heritage Listed Cooktown Botanic Gardens on a guided walk - see living plant specimens collected by Daniel Solander and Joseph Banks in 1770.

Travelling the Mulligan Highway, we stop briefly at Black Mountain, Byerstown Range Lookout & the Palmer River Roadhouse.

The outback landscape is dotted with termite mounds and many different eucalypt species.

Keep an eye out for livestock that graze along the roadside before we return you to your accommodation.

Schedule

 

Departs From

Cairns

Departure Time

• All passengers make their own way to Hinterland Aviation, 7 Tom McDonald Drive Cairns to check-in for your flight.
• Returns Cairns 7.15pm
• Returns Northern Beaches 6:45pm
• Returns Port Douglas 6:00pm

Destinations

Cooktown

Months of Operation

May - November

Days of Operation

Tuesday, Friday

Duration

12 to 14 hours (approx)

Available for Purchase / Hire

Souvenirs, drinks and snacks

Fitness Level Required

Low, Medium

Additional Information

• This tour is not suitable for disabled travellers
• The operator cannot guarantee pick up or drop off times and are not liable for passenger failure to connect with other services
• Whilst the operator make every effort to safeguard clients and their belongings we cannot be held responsible for personal injury or loss due to events which are beyond our control
• Travel insurance is not included
• Fuel charges and taxes included (GST included)
• Tours operate with a driver-guide. Foreign speaking guides on request

• Comfortable clothes & shoes
• Hat & Sunscreen
• Bottle of water

• Child price applies to children age 4 to 14
• Not recommended for children under 7