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As part of all our 4wd tours Walker
Family Tours conduct a 30 minute guided walk at Bloomfield Falls
where you will learn about Aboriginal history and the culture
of Australia's Indigenous people.
The Bloomfield Falls is the traditional home of the Kuku
Yalanji people who have lived in the area for tens of
thousands of years. The Walker Family are members of the Yalanji
community and their connection with the Bloomfield Falls and the
surrounding land is one of deep significance. It is a wonderful,
intimate encounter with Aboriginal Australia.
The Full Day
Cooktown 4WD Safari
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’s Lookout
- See 40m Bloomfield Falls
- Enjoy an informative 30 minute tour and learn about Aboriginal
history on a guided walk at Bloomfield Falls with Walker Family
Tours - learn about our Indigenous Australians and their culture
- 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, Nature’s
Powerhouse
- 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 Nature’s 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.
Mason’s 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?
Cost**: Adults $225.00, Children 4-14 $195.00.
Cost** Family $800.00
(Prices, in Australian Dollars, are current to 31 March 2010)
Payment Options: All Cards and EFTPOS.
** Please note fuel surcharges may apply to 4WD Tours if diesel
fuel reaches $1.50/litre but we will do our utmost to avoid increasing
cost.
Full Day & Cooktown Safaris are not recommended for children
under 4 years of age or pregnant women.
Departs 0700 (Cow Bay accommodation) 0730 (Cape Tribulation accommodation)
Returns 1830 (Cape Tribulation accommodation) 1900 (Cow Bay accomm.)
approx
Pickups are available from all Cape Tribulation Resorts/Hotel/B+Bs
and from all accommodation as far south as Cow Bay.
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The Full Day
Day in Nature 4WD Tour
Spend a Full Day off-road with us on the famous Bloomfield
Track, well known since Council Bulldozers pushed it through
the Daintree Rainforest in spite of protestors 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 and end up at beautiful Home
Rule or Mungumby Lodge, rainforest lodges deep in the jungle.
The Full Day Tour is a fantastic way to experience a variety
of habitats, from the rainforests of the Bloomfield Track, to
the dry savannah of the Bloomfield Valley. We travel by air-conditioned
Toyota Landcruiser and stop regularly to admire the views and
experience the area. Only 8 are taken in each group. As much time
as possible is spent outside the 4WD.
Highlights include:
- Expert commentary from your experienced local guide
- All ½ Day Safari features- Emmagen, Cowie Beach, Donovan’s
Lookout, Woobadda River, Bloomfield River and Bloomfield Falls
- Enjoy an informative 30 minute tour and learn about Aboriginal
history on a guided walk at Bloomfield Falls with Walker Family
Tours - learn about our Indigenous Australians and their culture
- Drive through Wujal Wujal community
- Contrast the dry Savannah of Bloomfield with the lush Rainforest
of Cedar Bay and Home Rule
- Weary Bay – 9km Beach
- Stunning Rainforest Scenery, drive through remote Cedar Bay
National Park
- Home Rule Lodge and Wallaby Creek or Mungumby Lodge and Mungumby
Creek. Around two hours can be spent here and we visit lodges
depending on group needs and availability. Both are spectacular
and allow for walks and swims as well as wildlife spotting.
- Delicious Morning and Afternoon Tea and Lunch at Home Rule.
The 4WDriving ranges from extreme to easy, depending on the season.
Mason’s 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
off-road in the Daintree?
This tour is available as a Personalised Tour only.
Cost**: 1 - 4 Passengers $900.00, 5 Passengers $975.00, 6 Passengers
$1050.00, 7 Passengers $1125.00.
(Prices, in Australian Dollars, are current to 31 March 2009)
Payment Options: All Cards and EFTPOS.
** Please note fuel surcharges may apply to 4WD Tours if diesel
fuel reaches $1.50/litre but we will do our utmost to avoid increasing
cost.
Full Day & Cooktown Safaris are not recommended for children
under 4 years of age or pregnant women.
Departs 0700 (Cow Bay accommodation) 0730 (Cape Tribulation accommodation)
Returns 1800 (Cape Tribulation accommodation) 1830 (Cow Bay accom.)
approx.
Pickups are available from all Cape Tribulation Resorts/Hotels/B+Bs
and from all accommodation as far south as Cow Bay.
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DAY IN NATURE 4WD TOUR!
The ½ Day “Waterfall”
4WD Safari
Go off-road with us on the famous Bloomfield Track, well
known since Council Bulldozers pushed it through the Daintree
Rainforest in spite of protestors 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 a road continues to Cooktown
from there. There are no houses or farms in this area, just the
magnificent Daintree National Park coming right down to the Coral
Sea, meeting The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. This is truly
wilderness.
The ½ Day Tour is our most popular Safari, and
takes in the best scenery between Cape Tribulation and the 40m
Bloomfield Falls. We travel by air conditioned Toyota Landcruiser
and stop regularly to admire the views and experience the area.
Only 8 are taken in each group. As much time as possible is spent
outside the 4WD.
Highlights include:
- Expert commentary from your experienced local guide
- Emmagen Valley – here we explore the Rainforest and
view the mighty Strangler Fig
- Donovan’s Lookout – spectacular vista to the
north, only rugged and beautiful coastline can be seen, with
nothing man-made to spoil the scene
- Cowie Beach – we walk on this amazing beach where the
trees not only grow down to the water, they grow in it!
- Woobadda River – a delicious morning tea is served
here and you can relax or have a swim in the fresh mountain
water
- Bloomfield River – this lookout is a great place to
spot crocodiles sunning on the bank, but not so good for swimming
…
- 40m Bloomfield Falls – the ultimate destination and
well worth it
- Enjoy an informative 30 minute tour and learn about Aboriginal
history on a guided walk at Bloomfield Falls with Walker Family
Tours - learn about our Indigenous Australians and their culture
The 4WDriving ranges from extreme to easy, depending on the season.
Mason’s Tours carry extensive safety and recovery equipment.
All drivers have completed nationally accredited 4WD Training
and First Aid Courses. Why not join us for an exciting ½
Day off road in the Daintree?
Cost**: Adults $129.00, Children under 4 $89.00, Children 4-14
$109.00.
Cost** Family $450.00
(Prices, in Australian Dollars, are current to 31 March 2010)
Payment Options: All Cards and EFTPOS.
** Please note fuel surcharges may apply to 4WD Tours if diesel
fuel reaches $1.50/litre but we will do our utmost to avoid increasing
cost.
Departs 0700 (Cow Bay accommodation) 0730 (Cape Tribulation accommodation)
Returns 1230 (Cape Tribulation accommodation) 1300 (Cow Bay accommodation)
Pickups are available from all Cape Tribulation Resorts/Hotels/B+Bs
and from all accommodation as far south as Cow Bay.
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