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3-Day Small-Group Tour of North Queensland with Pick Up

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Location: Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia
Duration: 3 days
Product code: 10986P4_CXL0


Overview
ItineraryDay 1: Cairns to Cooktown via Wet Tropics and Northern Atherton Tablelands Outback Area Pass By: Atherton Tablelands, Cairns, Queensland AustraliaStarting just south-west of Cairns and rising more than 700m above sea level, the Atherton Tablelands is a lush, fertile region of rainforest, wetland and savannah. Pass By: Discovery Tours Australia, Cairns, Queensland 4870 AustraliaThis exclusive 3-day tour takes in the best bits of North Queensland’s history and amazing natural beauty, with everything taken care of. It ticks all the scenic boxes, with stops at the Daintree National Park, Cooktown and the Atherton Tablelands, touring with a small group in air-conditioned comfort. Visit historic Cooktown and its many surrounding attractions, learning about the region’s interesting history from Captain Cook’s first encounters through to the Gold Rush. This tour also spends time in the iconic Daintree Rainforest and visits Cape Tribulation, where the reef meets the rainforest. Our very experienced local Naturalist Guide will provide informative commentary throughout. A showcase of people, place and past.Stop At: Mulligan Highway, Mulligan Hwy, Mount Molloy QLD 4871, AustraliaTravel through the Outback Savannah Country from Mt Molloy along the Mulligan Highway. Stop at Bob's Lookout with sweeping views across the northern end of the Atherton Tablelands before arriving at the Historic Palmer River Road House for Lunch. Continue towards Cooktown and mysterious Black Mountain, climbing rugged terrain in the 4WD to Archer Point Lighthouse, a beacon to guide ships along the Great Barrier Reef. Duration: 4 hoursPass By: Endeavour River National Park, Endeavour Valley Road, Cooktown, Cook Shire, Queensland 4895 AustraliaFantastic views from your accommodation and around Cooktown.The Endeavour River is wide at the mouth, and progressing north, lined with over 25 species of mangroves. As it branches it changes dramatically to narrow creeks lined with palms and rainforest flora. It is along the Endeavour River that Solander first documented much of Australia's flora.Stop At: Grassy Hill, Hope Street, Cooktown, Cook Shire, Queensland 4895 AustraliaThe views today, especially at sunset and sunrise, are still as spectacular as in 1770 making Grassy Hill one of Cooktown's most popular attractions, receiving a certificate of excellence from Trip Advisor. Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Barron Falls, Barron Gorge National Park, Kuranda, Queensland AustraliaExperience the Spectacular views over the Barron Falls & Gorge from the viewing platform just a short walk from the car park.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Clohesy River, Koah QLD 4881, AustraliaThis is where we begin our four-wheel drive journey. Our exclusive access permit sees us visit areas not open to the public. Our track winds through rainforest and over some of the mountains of the Great Dividing Range. We’ll view ancient King Ferns before stopping at Clohesy Boardwalk, where your guide will interpret the rainforest surrounds and introduce you to the giant strangler fig tree, which is hundreds of years old.Duration: 30 minutesPass By: Davies Creek National Park, Davies Creek Rd, Mareeba, Queensland 4880 AustraliaGranite outcrops, open eucalypt woodland and clear, flowing streams are the striking features of these parks.Stop At: Henry Ross Lookout, Kuranda Range Road, Smithfield, Queensland AustraliaViews over Cairns and the Coral sea from the Kuranda RangeDuration: 10 minutesPass By: Mount Carbine, Mount Carbine, QueenslandYou can drive through it almost without noticing existing for its wolfram mine but there are some great swimming holes around, and a great four wheel drive trackPass By: Mount Molloy, Mount Molloy, QueenslandMount Molloy is a tiny, historic, timber and mining town with few attractions. It has a huge pub - the National Hotel; a rusting and historic steam engine; and a graveyard which is the resting place for the hugely important explorer and prospector, James Venture Mu
Supplier Name
Discovery Tours Australia
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability,Please Note: A minimum of 2 people per booking is required to operate this tour. You need to enter 2 persons to make the booking,Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking,Each traveler is allowed a maximum 1 carry-on bag no more than 10kgs each,Wheelchair accessible,Stroller accessible,Near public transportation,Infant seats available,No heart problems or other serious medical conditions,Most travelers can participate,This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund,This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers,Face masks provided for travelers,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas,Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized,Guides required to regularly wash hands,Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers,COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Inclusions:
2x Breakfast,2x Dinner,3x Lunch,Accommodation included: 2 nights,2 nights accommodation,National Park fees,Driver/guide,Live commentary on board,Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only),Entry/Admission - Barron Falls,Entry/Admission - James Cook Museum,Entry/Admission - Nature's Powerhouse,Entry/Admission - Mossman Gorge,Entry/Admission - Daintree National Park
Exclusions:
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase),Gratuities

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