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Go off-road with us to Cooktown via the famous Bloomfield Track, well known since Council Bulldozers pushed it through the Daintree Rainforest in spite of protesters in 1983. The Bloomfield Track starts just north of Cape Tribulation, which is itself 36 kilometres north of the Daintree River in Far North Queensland, Australia.
The track continues for 32 kilometres through rugged terrain to the Bloomfield River, and from there we continue through the aboriginal town of Wujal Wujal and on through Bloomfield. We pass through the Cedar Bay National Park, Rossville and Helensvale before our noon arrival in Cooktown.
Highlights include:
* Expert commentary from your experienced local guide
* Donovan Lookout
* See 40m Bloomfield Falls
* Drive through Wujal Wujal Community
* Historic Lions Den Hotel at Helensvale
* Mysterious Black Mountain
* James Cook Museum (own cost)
* Options to visit the Bank of New South Wales, Natures Powerhouse (own cost)
* See Grassy Hill Cooks Lookout
* Guided Walk through Cooktown cemetery meet the pioneers
* Delicious Morning and Afternoon Tea on the track and Lunch at Sovereign Resort Hotel.
We aim to give you at least two hours in Cooktown, but usually we can offer up to three hours. Road conditions are usually the deciding factor. Cooktown is friendly to the walker and most places can be reached by foot. Your guide will be happy to drop you off at the more distant spots like Natures Powerhouse should you wish to visit. We carry a number of publications about the history of Cooktown and these can be used as reference for those who have particular historical interest. Pubs and Publicans of Cooktown is always popular!
Cooktown is a beautiful town, unspoiled by mass tourism, and has a rich and exciting history, both Aboriginal and European. Have you heard of the Normanby Woman or Mrs.Watson? The Cooktown Railway? Come with us and learn more about this fascinating area.
The 4WDriving ranges from extreme to easy, depending on the season. Masons Tours carry extensive safety and recovery equipment and all drivers have completed nationally accredited 4WD Training and First Aid Courses. Why not join us for an exciting Full Day going off-road to Cooktown?
We are the only operator with fully winch and safety equipped 4WDs, we also carry Satphones and all drivers have completed Govt approved 4Wd Training. We have the best guides, the best 4WDs, and the best Morning Tea! Thsis is the only day Tour to cooktown ex Cape Trib.
