Cape Tribulation and Cooktown Wanderer
Explore the diverse landscapes of Far North Queensland on this immersive journey from Cairns to Cooktown. Cruise the Daintree River, spotting wildlife before venturing into the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest for a guided walk at Marrdja Boardwalk. Visit Cape Tribulation Beach before tackling the iconic 4WD-only Bloomfield Track en route to Cooktown. Delve into its rich history with a guided tour, explore Cooktown Museum and Botanic Gardens, then return via the outback, visiting Black Mountain, Skybury Coffee Plantation, Barron Falls Lookout, and Cattana Wetlands. See Hotel pickup locations and times
- 28 Jun 2026 – 30 Jun 2026
from $1,747 pp twin share * - 05 Jul 2026 – 07 Jul 2026
from $1,747 pp twin share * - 12 Jul 2026 – 14 Jul 2026
from $1,747 pp twin share * - 19 Jul 2026 – 21 Jul 2026
from $1,747 pp twin share * - 16 Aug 2026 – 18 Aug 2026
from $1,747 pp twin share * - 23 Aug 2026 – 25 Aug 2026
from $1,747 pp twin share * - 30 Aug 2026 – 01 Sep 2026
from $1,747 pp twin share * - 13 Sep 2026 – 15 Sep 2026
from $1,747 pp twin share * - 27 Sep 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
from $1,747 pp twin share * - 11 Oct 2026 – 13 Oct 2026
from $1,747 pp twin share * - 18 Oct 2026 – 20 Oct 2026
from $1,747 pp twin share *
* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.
Itinerary
- Day 1 – Cairns – Cooktown:
Journey through the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest to Cooktown. Highlights include a 1-hour wildlife cruise on the Daintree River, lunch in a rainforest setting, and a guided rainforest walk at the Marrdja Boardwalk. Visit the iconic Cape Tribulation Beach then head along the famous 4WD-only Bloomfield Track. Continue to Cooktown where there is time to relax before a ‘Welcome to Cooktown’ dinner. - Day 2 – Cooktown:
Delve into the rich cultural history of Cooktown on a guided town tour. See the original anchor from the HMS Endeavour at the Cooktown Museum. Visit Cooktown Cemetery and the National Trust Listed site of Reconciliation Rocks, which marks the first recorded act of reconciliation between our First Nations people and the early European settlers, before a stroll through the historic Cooktown Botanic Gardens. - Day 3 – Cooktown – Cairns:
Travel through the outback to Cairns with stops at Black Mountain, Byerstown Lookout & the Palmer River Roadhouse. Marvel at the beauty of the outback savannah country, and view giant termite mounds. Enjoy lunch at Skybury Coffee Plantation – Australia’s oldest coffee plantation, before visiting Din Din (Barron Falls) Lookout in the Kuranda National Park. Your final stop is at Cattana Wetlands for a guided walk in this beautiful environmental park before returning to Cairns, Northern Beaches and Port Douglas.
Highlights
- Cruise the Daintree River and spot wildlife in the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest.
- Visit Cape Tribulation Beach and tackle the iconic 4WD-only Bloomfield Track to Cooktown.
- Delve into Cooktown’s history with a guided tour, explore the museum and botanic gardens.
Explore the diverse landscapes of Far North Queensland on this immersive journey from Cairns to Cooktown. Cruise the Daintree River, spotting wildlife before venturing into the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest for a guided walk at Marrdja Boardwalk. Visit Cape Tribulation Beach before tackling the iconic 4WD-only Bloomfield Track en route to Cooktown. Delve into its rich history with a guided tour, explore Cooktown Museum and Botanic Gardens, then return via the outback, visiting Black Mountain, Skybury Coffee Plantation, Barron Falls Lookout, and Cattana Wetlands. See Hotel pickup locations and times
Inclusions
- Comfortable resort-style accommodation Experienced Travel Director/Driver Guide Comprehensive commentary Travel in an air-conditioned coach Guided town tour of Cooktown Guided walk at Cattana Wetlands Travel the 4WD-only Bloomfield Track Cruise the Daintree River Visit World Heritage listed Daintree National Park.
- Day 1 highlights Cairns – Cooktown: Journey through the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest to Cooktown. Highlights include a 1-hour wildlife cruise on the Daintree River, lunch in a rainforest setting, and a guided rainforest walk at the Marrdja Boardwalk. Visit the iconic Cape Tribulation Beach then head along the famous 4WD-only Bloomfield Track. Continue to Cooktown where there is time to relax before a ‘Welcome to Cooktown’ dinner.
- Day 2 highlights Cooktown: Delve into the rich cultural history of Cooktown on a guided town tour. See the original anchor from the HMS Endeavour at the Cooktown Museum. Visit Cooktown Cemetery and the National Trust Listed site of Reconciliation Rocks, which marks the first recorded act of reconciliation between our First Nations people and the early European settlers, before a stroll through the historic Cooktown Botanic Gardens.
FAQs
- Sovereign Resort Hotel
How long is this journey?
This itinerary runs for 3 days and 2 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 28 Jun 2026 and 20 Oct 2026, subject to live availability.
Are there different departure options?
Yes, multiple departures may be available depending on your preferred travel period.
What is generally included?
Inclusions typically cover guided touring and selected experiences, with exact details listed in the itinerary.
What style of accommodation is used?
Accommodation is pre-arranged as part of the journey, with specific properties shown in the trip details.
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