EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE CHARTER TWO-HOUR PACKAGE FOR 1 TO 3 PERSONS
Location(s):
Cairns, Port Douglas, Cape Tribulation, Daintree.
Description:
TWO HOUR GUIDED INTERPRETED DAY WALKS through five forest types provides the best insight into the diversity, beauty and complexity of the ancient Gondwana rainforest. Cultural and Natural Heritage are interwoven with ecological values and the biodiversity. Starts at Cooper Creek Wilderness.
This package gives visitors the best possible rainforest tour, featuring grand fan palm galleries, a unique 2 hour walk on a moderately easy natural walking trail, in depth interpretation by a local expert followed by exploration of Cooper Creek and optional swim (Day time only). It is designed to allow small groups to book onto a tour and can be built into the package tour CCW3, or CCW4 COMBINATION Tour with 1 to 3 persons.
Times: 10.00am & 2.00pm or negotiated times Duration: 2 hours
TWO TIMES: 10.00am and 2.00pm or other as negotiated MInimum payment $200.00 for 1 to 4 persons. Add $50.00 for each additional person in the tour.
Cooper Creek Wilderness is geographically in the middle of the Daintree rainforest – the world’s oldest
rainforest. It sustains an extraordinary biodiversity and has been described as the Valley of Rainforest Dinosaurs.
Here is the richest, most diverse and ancient part of the Daintree and essential visitation for tourists wanting a genuine rainforest experience. It is humbling to stand in the heart of an ancient fan palm rainforest that has survived the changes wrought by time and to realise that this was Gondwana.
Cooper Creek Wilderness World Heritage Nature Refuge is conserved through its advanced ecotourism accredited - guided, interpreted day and night walks and package tours. Its director-guides are permanent Daintree rainforest residents who share their expertise and familiarity with enthusiasm.
Operator Name:
COOPER CREEK WILDERNESS
Operator Description:
Cooper Creek Wilderness shows off the heart of the world's oldest rainforest. A very small percentage of visitors to the Daintree actually walk through an old forest on a natural trail. Cooper Creek Wilderness is a World Heritage Nature Refuge. Groups are exclusive, do not exceed 12, and are guided by local experts who can share their amazing secrets of the World's oldest rainforest. Get the most out of your Daintree visit by doing a day tour and a nocturnal walk. See the amazing beauty and extraordinary biodiversity of a 135 million year old rainforest. Transfers from Cape Tribulation @ $10pp at 8.15am to 8.30am for morning walks and packages and 7.15pm to 7.30pm for the nocturnal walks and combination packages. Self drive to Cooper Creek Wilderness
Additional Info:
This is a genuine rainforest experience on a natural walking trail. It is a high quality world heritage nature refuge. There are no man-make obstructions to spoil the magnificence of Nature. Guides are local experts. Private charters are available for family and special interest groups on application.
Walkers are welcome to a swim in Cooper Creek after the walk, weather permitting.
Adult Rate: | Child Rate: | Family Rate: | Pensioner Rate: |
$ 200.00 | | | |
Pickup Time:
Self Drive to Cooper Creek Wilderness.
See maps: http://www.ccwild.com/maps.php
Departure:
09:00 AM Daily
Itinerary:
2 hour guided interpreted walk, followed by a swim.
How To Get There:
2 hours from Cairns and 1.25hrs from Port Douglas.
Cross the Daintree River by cable ferry, drive 20kms north, cross Cooper Creek and turn left into Cooper Creek Wilderness. Follow the "guided walks" sign to car park.
A guide will come out of the house to meet you.
Included:
Please Bring:
Comfortable walking shoes, drinking water, insect repellent, swimwear and a towel.
Child Policy Info:
This is a 2 hour walk, so infants and very small children will need to be carried in a pack. No charge applies for children under 4. Children aged 4-14 years pay the child rate.
Disabled Access:
0
Fitness Level:
Medium
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