3 Day Cooktown and Daintree Rainforest Nature and Cultural Tour (Code: WCCJ03) Including Quality Hotels and meals

Cooktown and Cape York » 3 Day Cooktown and Daintree Rainforest Nature and Cultural Tour (Code: WCCJ03) Including Quality Hotels and meals

Type: Tours - Cooktown Tours

Travelling in small groups of between 4 - 13 people, this is a multi award winning eco adventure Cooktown Tour is rich in culture and nature. At Split Rock bushwalk to a world renowned collection of “Quinkan” rock art paintings in the sandstone escarpment of the Great Dividing Range. In historic Cooktown relive Captain Cook's adventures and a rollicking gold rush. Walk with Aboriginal guides to a spectacular waterfall. Travel through World Heritage rainforest and enjoy an interpretive walk in this primeval jungle. A great Australian safari with starkly contrasting landscapes and cultures.

May 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31
Jun 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28
Jul 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30
Aug 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
Sep 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27
Oct 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29
Nov 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29

Tour Itinerary:

Meal Code: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D= Dinner

Day 1 - (L) – Cairns / Port Douglas to Cooktown

Your adventure begins as we climb the Great Dividing Range into an outback landscape of termite mounds and cattle stations. Lunch along the way to Split Rock where we’ll climb the sandstone escarpment (suitable footwear and reasonable fitness required) to view ancient Aboriginal rock art depicting life and customs here thousands of years ago. An afternoon visit to Black Mountain National Park before arriving in historic Cooktown. This evening is yours to relax and enjoy this coastal town. Dinner is at your own expense. Accommodation – Sovereign Resort, Cooktown

Day 2 - (BLD) - Cooktown to Daintree Rainforest

A leisurely morning exploring in Cooktown. Walk where Captain Cook once walked, touch the sand where “Endeavour” was beached, and visit Grassy Hill and the James Cook Historical Museum (optional). Leaving Cooktown we drop in to the Lion’s Den Hotel, a classic outback pub, en-route to Wujal Wujal Aboriginal community. Meet the Walker Family, Aboriginal women who share their traditional knowledge of bush tucker and medicine at the spectacular Bloomfield Falls, and join them for a picnic lunch at a picturesque riverside site. Next we cross the Bloomfield River to tackle the controversial 4WD Bloomfield Track which takes us to the World Heritage listed Daintree rainforest. At Dubuji we’ll walk to Myall Beach on the southern side of Cape Tribulation. Further south we cross the Noah Range, pass by Thornton Beach and arrive at our overnight accommodation in the middle of the Daintree rainforest. Accommodation – Heritage Lodge

Day 3 - (B) – Daintree Rainforest to Port Douglas / Cairns

This morning we’ll pass a Daintree tea plantation, visit a forest of spectacular “fan palms” which feature in all pictorial works on the rainforest and Cow Bay so named for the Dugong, or Sea Cow. Now we’ll take a fascinating interpretive walk in the rainforest to witness and learn about this primeval jungle. Further south we cross the infamous Daintree River on a cable ferry on the way to Daintree Village. After lunch (own expense) we join an afternoon scenic cruise on the Daintree River to experience the fabulous birdlife and wildlife along the river, hopefully including the fearsome Estuarine Crocodile. Now we return to Port Douglas or Cairns ending your adventure in Far North Queensland.

NOTE: Itinerary may be reversed on some departures.

Features & Inclusions

Award winning guides and a long established company
Best practice eco-tourism with commitment to conservation
Attention to detail ensuring passenger satisfaction, comfort and safety
Small Groups – Maximum 13 guests
Air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
Professional Qualified Guide
Meals as coded
1 Night - Sovereign Resort, Cooktown (private facilities)
1 Night – Heritage Lodge (private facilities)
Guided Tour of Quinkan Aboriginal Rock Art
Guided Tour of Cooktown
Walker Family Aboriginal Guided tour and lunch at Bloomfield Falls
Daintree River Cruise
All National Park, Site and Ferry Fees

Rates and Tariffs

2011 Season

1^st May 2011 to 30^th Nov 2011

3 Day Rock Art, Rainforest & Cooktown - Twin Share

$895.00 adult
$795.00 per child

3 Day Rock Art, Rainforest & Cooktown - Single

$1090.00 adult

* Booking terms and conditions may apply, please details below.

Booking Information

Departure Dates for 2010: All tours are guaranteed to depart on the follow dates (each Monday and Friday) with a minimum of four passengers and road conditions permitting. This tour may operate in reverse on some dates if necessary.

* May 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31
* Jun 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28
* Jul 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30
* Aug 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
* Sep 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27
* Oct 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29
* Nov 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29

Pick-up / Drop-off Details:
• Departs Cairns hotels: From 7:00am
• Departs Beaches hotels: From 7:30am
• Departs Port Douglas hotels: From 8:30am

• Returns Port Douglas hotels: Approximately 4:00pm
• Returns Beaches hotels: Approximately 4:30pm
• Returns Cairns hotels Approximately 5:00pm

Pickup or Departure Point Details: Complimentary pick up from your accommodation in Cairns, Beaches or Port Douglas are included in this tour.

What is not included:
• All drinks
• Dinner on Day 1
• Lunch or Day 3
• Items of a personal nature

Booking Policy

This tour is not suitable for children under 7 years of age. Child age is from 7 - 14 years only.
Solo travellers must pay the Single rate.
A $10 per person fuel levy applies and is payable on the first day of travel.
Luggage space is very limited. Please limit this to one small soft travel bag (typically 300mm x 300mm x 700mm) and a small daypack (cabin baggage). Your sleeping bag and pillow may be packed separately. A maximum weight limit of 10kg is permitted due to limitations and Workplace Health & Safety requirements.
Please advise the name of your Holiday Accommodation and/ or a mobile telephone contact in case the tour director can’t find you. We also book accommodation at the best locally available rates so if we can help you with that, please let us know.

Cancellation Policy:
14 – 7 days prior to travel, a 50% cancellation fee applies
Less than 7 days prior to travel, a100% cancellation fee applies
A $100 per person administration fee applies to every cancellation greater than 45 days prior to the date of travel.

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