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Day 1 (L)
You will be collected by our air-conditioned four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle.   We travel north along the Captain Cook Highway, one of Australia’s most scenic coastal drives towards the World Heritage Listed Daintree National Park, crossing the mighty Daintree River by cable ferry.  You will Journey through this spectacular example of Mother Nature, which contains the highest number of plant and animal species that are rare, or threatened by extinction.  Your experienced guide will enlighten your journey with incredible stories and history as you continue on the 4WD only Bloomfield Track.  This will take you through some of the most incredible scenery in the country. Crossing rivers and climbing mountain ranges. 

We stop for lunch at the famous Lion’s Den Hotel (est. 1875), one of North Queensland’s oldest running bush pubs. Continue to the unique geological oddity, which is Black Mountain, surrounded in mystery and spoken of in ancient Aboriginal legend. Arriving in Cooktown have your camera ready with 360 degree panoramic views from Grassy Hill of Cooktown, the Coral Sea and the Endeavour River.
Overnight - Cooktown

Day 2
Free Day to explore Cooktown or take the optional Aboriginal Rock Art tour available. (see below)
Visit the World Class James Cook Museum or stroll along the shores of the Endeavour River.  The unique charm and historic atmosphere of the main street 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 we 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.  Stop for dinner (at your own expense) at the authentic Queenslander pub in the old mining town of Mount Molloy. 

Optional Tour with GUURRBI TOURS-Rainbow Serpent Rock Art Tour 7.45am – 1.15pm
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. 

Departs:  Monday & Thursday
Cairns 7.00am – Northern Beaches 7.3oam – Port Douglas 8.30am
Returns Tuesday & Friday
Cairns 9.30pm – Northern Beaches 9.00pm – Port Douglas 8.30pm