After a fun, but at times intense trip up the Bloomfield Track from Cairns (you might hear a 4-wheel drive isn't necessary, but it really is!!), Cooktown and the Sovereign Resort were a great respite. Cooktown itself is tee-tiny with an excellent local vibe and all the eccentricities to match. Don't take along your watch and don't forget to take... more
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Guurrbi Tours
Oct 17, 2008
If you want to get an understanding of Aboriginal culture and beliefs, learn about how they survived for 1000's of years living in harmony with their environment and if you want to search your soul, this is the tour for you! We were fortunate to have Willie Gordon (local Aboriginal elder) all to ourselves on our tour. Not only is... more
Sovereign Resort Hotel Cooktown
Dec 31, 2007
My wife and I stayed at the Sovereign Resort Hotel for one night this past September, basically as a stopover before our seaplane flight to Lizard Island for camping. (On a side note, we would suggest this once-in-a-lifetime adventure to anyone, and the flight with Chris at Ahoy Seaplanes which was so much fun. Great job Chris!) As for the... more
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