Cooktown 2 Day 1 Night Tour, departing Cairns, Beaches & Port Douglas (#31)

Cairns and Great Barrier Reef Tours » Cooktown 2 Day 1 Night Tour, departing Cairns, Beaches & Port Douglas (#31)

Type: Tours in Cairns - Cooktown Tours

Experience the essence of Cooktown in a 2-day 1-night tour! The contrasting landscapes of outback and rainforest, ancient Aboriginal culture captured in rock art, and pioneering heritage.Rich in history… Rich in Nature… Rich in spirit.

Departure Dates: This Cooktown tour departs on a Monday or Thursday from Cairns, Cairns Beaches or Port Douglas hotels. Extra departures might be available in August. Departure and return times are below. The minimum number of people per trip required for the trip to run is 4. The maximum number is 16.

Departs: 7am from Cairns, 7.30am from Cairns beaches, 8.30am from Port Douglas. Returns: Next day at 8.30pm to Port Douglas, 9pm to Cairns beaches and 9.30pm to Cairns.

How to book: You can book online via the below rates table's "Book Now" button below; or call to book on 1800 681 685 (free call) from within Australia. A 20% deposit is required to secure your booking. The balance is payable o7 days prior to travel. There is a fuel levy charge of $20 per adult included in the ticket price.

More Information: Standard accommodation is based upon the approximate rating of a three star room with ensuite and the deluxe accommodation is based upon the approximate rating of a four star room with ensuite.

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1 on your Cairns to Cooktown tour will see you travel in a 4WD north along one of Australia’s most scenic coastal routes towards the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation. You will cross the Daintree River by cable Ferry drive spectacular rainforest. As the 4WD tour continues towards Cooktown the 4WD vehicle will access the "Bloomfield Track". The Bloomfield Track will take you through some of the most rugged terrain in QLD, crossing rivers containing estuarine crocodiles and climb mountain ranges with views of the Great Barrier Reef. Enroute stop for lunch at the acclaimed Lion's Den Hotel, which dates back to 1875. After lunch your day tour continues on to the unique geological oddity, which is Black Mountain, surrounded in mystery and spoken of in ancient Aboriginal legend. Late in the afternoon your 4WD tour arrives in Cooktown where you will have a brief tour of Grassy Hill lookout before being taken to your Cooktown accommodation.

Day 2 gives you free time until around 3pm in Cooktown where you can walk where Captain Cook walked and touch the sand where "Endeavour" was beached. Take some time to visit the James Cook Museum and wander along the main street of Cooktown.

Optional tour GUURRBI TOURS-Rainbow Serpent Rock Art Tour 7.45am – 1.15pm ($120p.p. book now or book later)

An early start today as you will be collected from your accommodation by Nugal-warra Elder, Willie Gordon for a half day Rainbow Serpent Tour. Willie has a great smile, an infectious laugh and will be taking you to visit the rock art sites on his traditional country outside Hope Vale Aboriginal Community. The Rainbow Serpent Tour takes you through a dramatic landscape to six rock art sites, including an Ancestral Birth Cave and the Reconciliation Cave. Wear comfortable walking shoes today as you’ll be walking through Willie’s country. After returning to Cooktown you are free to enjoy the reminder of the day at your leisure.

Visit the World Class James Cook Museum or stroll along the shores of the Endeavour River. The main street has a charm and historical atmosphere, which still prevails. You can experience the unspoilt beauty of the area, which remains much the same as when Captain Cook knew it in 1770. This afternoon depart Cooktown via the inland road, The Mulligan Highway, travelling through a diverse landscape of cattle stations and the Palmer River Gold mine region, which is the Outback of Far North Queensland. Return to your chosen accommodation early evening.

If you choose to fly back to Cairns you have an extra few hours to see Cooktown and the flight departs Cooktown at 6pm and flies via the coastline, arriving at 6.50pm to Cairns. This flight has to be pre-booked and is subject to availability. Hotel transfers on arrival at Cairns General Aviation Airport are NOT included, please make your own way to your accommodation. Taxis are available on arrival.

Features & Inclusions

Lunch At An Aussie Bush Pub on Day 1
Overnight accommdoation in Cooktown - Your choice of accommodation
Pick up and drop off to hotels in Cairns, Northern Beaches and Port Douglas
4WD Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Friendly Knowledgeable Driver-Guide
One Of Australia's Most Scenic Coastal Routes
World Heritage Listed Daintree National Park
Cable Ferry Across The Daintree River
4WD Only Bloomfield Track
Black Mountains
Free Day in Cooktown
Outback Of Far North Queensland

Rates and Tariffs

2016-17 Season

1^st Apr 2016 to 31^st Mar 2017

Standard double/twin 3 star with Ensuite

$439.00 adult
$379.00 per child

Standard Single 3* Room with ensuite

$529.00 adult

Deluxe Twin Room 4* with Private Facilities

$499.00 adult
$409.00 per child

Deluxe Single Room 4*with Private Facilities

$589.00 adult

Deluxe Twin Room 4* with Private Facilities with Rainbow Serpent Rock Art

$635.00 per person
$505.00 per child

Deluxe Single Room 4*with Private Facilities with Rainbow Serpent Rock Art

$725.00 adult

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

Booking Information

Child ages 3-14 years. This tour is not suitable for children under 3.

Departure Dates: This Cooktown tour departs on a Monday or Thursday from Cairns, Cairns Beaches or Port Douglas hotels. Extra departures might be available in August. Departure and return times are below. The minimum number of people per trip required for the trip to run is 4. The maximum number is 16.

How to book: You can book online via the rates table's "Book Now" button above; or call to book on 1800 681 685 (free call) from within Australia. A 20% deposit is required to secure your booking. The balance is payable on the day of travel. There is a fuel levy charge of $20 per adult included in the ticket price.

Departure Times:

* Cairns 7.00am, returns at 9.30pm
* Northern Beaches 7.30am, returns at 9.00pm
* Port Douglas 8.30am, returns at 8.30pm

Pickup or Departure Point Details: Complimentary pick up and return transfers to your accommodation in Cairns, Northern Beaches or Port Douglas is included in this tour.

What is not included:
Aboriginal Rock Art Tour (optional)
Rainbow Serpent Rock Art Tour (daily except Sunday) is $120 per adult & $75 per child.

Entry to the Cooktown Museum by donation
Meals and drinks not indicated in the inclusions above.

Booking Policy

Please advise the following:
The name of your Holiday Accommodation and/ or a mobile telephone contact in case the tour director cant find you. We also book accommodation at the best locally available rates so if we can help you with that, please let us know.

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