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The Wanderer will allow you to spend free time to explore and relax in Cape Tribulation & Cooktown. You can have free day(s) depending how long you want to stay amongst the rainforest or in historic Cooktown. Accommodation of your choice, lunch day 1 and 2 and key highlights are included. Take one of the many optional tours available including Great Barrier Reef tours, guided night walks, Jungle Surfing, horse riding, and fishing – it’s up to you!

3 Day Cape Tribulation and Cooktown Tour

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Embark on an epic adventure on our Cairns to Cooktown tours, where you’ll experience the natural and cultural heritage of far north Queensland.

This tour is for the independent traveler who wants free time to explore and relax in d Cooktown. Journey through some of the most amazing countries in Australia to this historic township of Cooktown. Overall, Cairns to Cooktown tours offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the beauty and wonder of far north Queensland. Whether you’re an adventure seeker or a history buff, this tour has something for everyone. So why wait?

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Day 1: Cairns to Cooktown

Travel north from Cairns along the Captain Cook Hwy with stunning views across the Coral Sea to the Daintree Rainforest. Enjoy a 1 hour cruise on the Daintree River home of the Estuarine Crocodile before enjoying a tasty BBQ lunch, and a guided rainforest walk at the Marrdja Botanical Boardwalk. Next stop is the world-famous Cape Tribulation Beach before we engage 4WD and travel up the Bloomfield Track to the beautiful shire of Wujal Wujal. Enjoy a rest stop at the iconic Lion’s Den Hotel (refreshments at own expense). Then continue on to Cooktown where there is time to relax before a “Welcome to Cooktown’ dinner.

Includes Lunch, Dinner and accommodation at Cooktowns Sovereign Resort

Day 2: Cooktown

After a tasty breakfast at the resort enjoy before a full day discovering the township of Cooktown. Our passionate driver guide will share the fascinating history of Captain Cooks voyage of discovery and time in the region whilst undertaking repairs to the HMB Endeavour after striking the reef off Cape Tribulation. Visit the National Trust Listed site of Reconciliation Rocks, which marks the first recorded act of reconciliation between our First Nations people and Captain James Cook. Wander through the Heritage Listed Cooktown Cemetery with graves dating back to the 1800’s. In the afternoon spend time at the James Cook Museum before visiting Grassy Hill Lookout and enjoying the magnificent views over the Endeavour River and out to the Coral Sea.

Includes Breakfast and accommodation at Cooktowns Sovereign Resort

Day 3: Cooktown to Cairns

Enjoy a free morning to explore Cooktown at our leisure before meeting for a tasty lunch at Nature Powerhouse Cafe in the Cooktown Botanic Gardens. The Cafe is home to the Vera Scarth-Johnson art gallery showcasing botanical illustrations. We explore the gardens on a guided walk viewing many species collected by Joseph Banks and Daniel Solander back in 1770. We return to Cairns journeying through the Outback savannah country past termite mounds and Brahman Cattle.

Includes Breakfast and Lunch

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Important Booking Info

Essential things to pack

Small overnight bag – no suitcases or backpacks Camera Hat Sunscreen

Important Booking Info

Family-friendly suitable for those over 7 years old
Group size maximum 16 passengers
Tours subject to weather conditions.
An alternative to Bloomfield Track route may be taken with no refund.
Entry to James Cook Museum and dinner on the return are at own expense. Morning Tea (day 1), Lunch (days 1 and 2) and Afternoon Tea (day 1) are included. All other meals at own expense.

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3 Day Cape Tribulation and Cooktown Tour

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Our travellers often combine this trip with some of these trips: