Historic Cooktown in a day

Cooktown lies on the shores of the Endeavor River and is one of Australia 's last frontiers and most historically significant townships. While in Cooktown, visit the world class James Cook Museum and discover the diverse history of this Coastal town. Walking trails surround Cooktown's Heritage and scenic rim and most attractions are within easy walking distance. Cooktown is the closest Australian town to the Great Barrier Reef and with its pristine rivers offers some of the best fishing available in Australia . A modern fleet of commercial fishing boats utilise the wharf facilities together with game fishing diving boats, poised to take visitors to the Great Barrier Reef . Visiting yachts sit lazily on the Endeavor River that meanders off into the distant mountains where majestic tropical fauna drapes the river banks and calls of exotic birds break the silence of upstream tributaries where salt water crocodiles lurk in the shadows.

Itinerary : Travel the rugged terrain of the scenic coastal route renowned as one of the most spectacular (4WD) scenic locations in Australia . You will cross the mighty Daintree River by Cable ferry, travel through the World Heritage Listed Daintree National Park , Cape Tribulation ( and still a dirt track through the Rainforest). The 4WD only Bloomfield Track allows us to travel through the heart of this world Heritage Listed area providing incredible glimpses of Australia not imagined. We visit the famous Lions Den Hotel that was established in 1875 and see the mysterious Black Mountains and so much more. Enjoy up to 2 hours in Cooktown before returning on the inland Peninsula development road offering fantastic views of the Outback of Far North Queensland. DRIVE / FLY SAFARI Travel by 4WD to Cooktown and fly the scenic way back to Cairns. Includes up to 3 hours in Cooktown, 45 minute scenic flight with SKYTRANS AIRLINES and transfers to your accommodation. This can be taken in reverse FLY/DRIVE includes 6 hours in Cooktown before returning by road on the inland Peninsula Development Road.

Day trip fares per person : Adult $190 (includes lunch) Child $150 (includes lunch) Fly/Drive or Drive/Fly : Adult $295 Child $240   more/reserve

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