What to do and see in Cooktown, Queensland: The Best Tours

Want to see Aberton Tablelands, Cooktown, the Daintree Rainforest and more in a 3-day tour with everything taken care of? This very small-group tour takes you on an exclusive guided 4WD tour to the Daintree National Park, Cooktown, and the Atherton Tablelands. This tour ticks all the boxes in terms of showing people the best of Far North Queensland! Visit Cooktown and its many surrounding attractions as you learn about this truly amazing ancient area of the world from our very experienced local naturalist guide.

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, 2 nights accommodation, Dinner, National Park fees, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities

At Cairns To Cooktown 4WD Tours, we offer fun, interesting and informative day tours in our purpose built air conditioned 4WD coach. Having crossed the mighty Daintree River on a vehicle ferry, we head North through the lush, ancient Daintree Rainforest where we enjoy a stroll on secluded Thornton Beach. We now tackle the iconic 4WD Bloomfield Track taking in the wonderful sights along the way, before we arrive at the histiric 1875 Lions Den Hotel for a well earned "coldy". Shortly after we arrive in the charming settlement of Cooktown and take in the amazing Endeavour River, Grassy Hill Lookout & of course Capatain James Cook's monument. We'll buy you a tasty pub lunch at the 1874 Cooktown Hotel, better known these days at The Top Pub, before we head to the best regional museum in Australia, The James Cook Museum, where we'll take care of your admission. Heading home via the inland, outback route we stop at the mysterious Black Mountains and the remote Palmer River Goldfields.

Inclusions: You'll enjoy a tasty old fashion pub lunch with a beer or glass of wine at the historic Cooktown Hotel, better known these days as The Top Pub., Your admission to Cooktown's James Cook Museum. , We'll provide you with iced coffee, cold bottled water & snack bars throughout your day

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Discover Australia's culture and heritage as you explore the rugged beauty of the Lower Cape on this 2-day Cooktown small-group tour from Cairns or Port Douglas. You'll drive through the World Heritage Listed Daintree National Park and the famous Bloomfield Track by 4WD, enjoy a free day exploring Cooktown and return travel through the Outback of Far North Queensland. The tour includes overnight accommodation in Cooktown.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Travel by air-conditioned 4WD, Experience local driver-guide, One-night accommodation in Cooktown, Hotel pickup and drop off, Tour of Cooktown, Cooktown Cemetery, James Cook Museum & Botanic Gardens, Meals as per itinerary

Exclusions: NO pickup from Machans Beach, Holloways Beach and Yorkeys Knob.

Enjoy a spectacular journey through the World’s Oldest Rainforest north to the historic town of Cooktown. Travel on this small group tour with an experienced local drive-guide to discover the history and relevance of this spectacular remote region. Travel through the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation along the 4WD only Bloomfield Track to historic Cooktown; where Captain Cook landed in 1770. After a day of discovery, enjoy a wonderful flight from Cooktown to Cairns at dusk.

Inclusions: Morning Tea & Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel Pickup at beginning of day, Flight from Cooktown to Cairns

Exclusions: Hotel Dropoff (unless purchased Northern Beaches or Port Douglas option), NO pickup available from Holloways Beach, Machans Beach, Yorkeys Knob or South Cairns., No luggage allowed - small backpacks OK

Travel in air-conditioned comfort in our purpose-built 4WD vehicle, experiencing some of the most amazing scenery and natural beauty in Australia. On your journey to Cooktown where Captain Cook landed in 1770, experience the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation–where the rainforest meets the reef. Travel through fascinating and diverse landscapes via the 4WD-only Bloomfield Track. Return travel from Cooktown is through the open spaces of the outback in Far North Queensland following the Great Dividing Range. Our experienced and friendly driver-guides have an extensive knowledge of the history and intricacies of these fragile eco-systems and a passion for sharing their knowledge with visitors from around the world. Immerse yourself in the scenic journey between Cairns and Cooktown over three days with an overnight stay in the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest and in historic Cooktown.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Experienced local driver-guide, Accommodation in Daintree & Cooktown, Pickup & Dropoff from selected Cairns & Port Douglas hotels

Exclusions: NO pickup from Machans Beach, Holloways Beach, Yorkeys Knob and South Cairns., No luggage allowed - 1 small overnight bag OK

Start the day with an amazing scenic flight from Cairns to Cooktown, enjoying views of the Coral Sea, Great Barrier Reef, World Heritage Rainforest and spectacular mountain ranges. Meet your experienced driver guide in Cooktown and explore the frontier town of Cooktown. Discover the history of this magnificent area and it’s landmarks that link directly to Captain Cook’s journey in 1770. Visit the Grassy Hill Lookout, heritage listed Cooktown Cemetery, the James Cook Museum and Cooktown’s Botanic Gardens. Enjoy a return journey driving via the outback highway with plains of eucalypt trees, termite mounds and grazing cattle.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Experienced local driver-guide, Scenic morning flight from Cairns to Cooktown, Explore Historic Cooktown, Journey home via the outback, Hotel drop-off to selected Cairns, Northern Beaches & Port Douglas accommodations

Exclusions: NO luggage - only 1 small backpack allowed, NO transfers available from Machans Beach, Holloways Beach or Yorkey's Knob., NO Hotel pickup for passengers in staying Cairns. Make your own way to 7 Tom McDonald Drive, Cairns.