LAURA ROCK ART & CAPE YORK PIONEERING HISTORY
This full day tour shares our appreciation & understanding of the trials & tribulations of the early European explorers, settlers, miners, pastoralists & Indigenous peoples of the Laura Valley.
Highlights include:
- Quinkan Country Rock Art- View some of the most significant Aboriginal Rock Art sites and feel the connection to this ancient country
- Meet a few locals & have a “yarn”
- Gain an insight to Cape York life at the Quinkan & Regional Cultural Centre
- Agricultural activities and Horticulture- the rich Laura basin soils grow a range of crops and beef cattle
- The charm of outback Northern Queensland
- Delicious locally grown Laura coffee (while stocks last- it’s in great demand!)
- Picnic lunch
- Lakefield National Park and Battlecamp Road scenic 4WD
- Isabella Falls
- Endeavour Valley
ELIM BEACH AND COLOURED SANDS
Take in the beauty of the Endeavour Valley as you travel north to the largely uninhabited coastline with its incredibly coloured sand dunes & fascinating vegetation. Walk along the quiet, deserted beach & take in the fabulous views of Cape Bedford.
This full day tour takes you through the lands of Hope Vale Aboriginal council and travels north of Cooktown to the stunning coastline of Elim Beach and Cape Bedford.
Highlights include:
- Incredible Coloured Sands where you will marvel at the myriad colours
- Maybe meet a few Hope Vale locals as they hunt and fish along the beach
- Gain an insight to coastal Cape York life
- Hope Vale Art & Cultural Centre (where opening hours allow)
- Isabella Falls
- Picnic lunch under the shady paperbark trees along the beach
BLOOMFIELD FALLS, WEARY BAY AND LIONS DEN HOTEL
Take a journey along part of the famous Bloomfield Track to the spectacular Bloomfield Falls where you learn more of its significance from the local custodians – the Walker Family.
Hear about their relationship with the land and water as you are guided by one of the traditional owners on this informative bush walk to the waterfalls.
This full day tour takes you south of Cooktown along part of the famous Bloomfield Track along the Daintree Coast.
Highlights include:
- Serene beauty of Weary Bay
- Majestic Bloomfield Falls
- Shared knowledge with the traditional custodians
- Refreshment stop at the historic Lions Den Hotel
- Photo opportunities at the boulder formations of Black Mountain National Park
- Scenic drive along the northern section and coastline of Far North Queensland’s Wet Tropics and World Heritage area
Image: Bloomfield Falls, Walker family
| Depart 8-9am |
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Rate: $220.00 Adult |
| Return 4-5pm |
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$100.00 Child (4-14) |
Private charter available on all itineraries
Includes all entries, site and national Park fees, lunch and refreshments, guided commentary and photo opportunities.
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