The Daintree Rainforest, Queensland - Saturday 25th June 2011

On our way from Cairns to Cooktown we crossed the Daintree River by ferry and entered into "Cassowary" country where large birds move freely in the forest area.  We did not sight any live birds, but they can very dangerous if confronted - so we settled on viewing a model of the bird at the river crossing.

The Daintree Rainforest was a fascinating place full of all kinds of interesting plants, insects and animals.  It was a beautiful place to view and I needed to cross that off my bucket list.  Our Guide Dean explained all of natures wonders in the rainforest and were able to have an enjoyable walk in nice weather.

We walked the wooden forest walk underneath all the canopies of the trees.  It is a "must do" when in this area.

Mossman, Queensland - Saturday 25th June 2011

On the way from Cairns to Cooktown we had a rest stop at Mossman.  There was a market on in the park but we did not have time to investigate that as we were only having a short break. 

We got some refreshments at a nearly shop & had a walk along the street to stretch our legs.

Ayton, Quensland - Saturday 25th June 2011

On our journey from Cairns to Cooktown we stopped at the little town of Ayton where we have fish and chips for lunch in the outside courtyard of the cafe.  It was a pleasant little spot and we enjoyed the lunch break.

The Lion's Den Hotel, Queensland - Saturday 25th June 2011

We stopped for refreshments at the Lion's Den Hotel on the way to Cooktown.  It was a quaint hotel full of all kinds of keepsakes and gifts.  They had a nice quite outside lounge area where we had a drink.  There were some unusual plants in the garden and there was also a huge old mango tree laden with flowers.

Black Mountain, Queensland - Saturday 25th June 2011

We stopped off at Black Mountain on the way into Cooktown.  It is a strange mountain & stands out of the horizon because of it's unusual nature - not at all like the rest of the surrounding bushland.

This was the only mountain on our tour that was so different from the ordinary landscape.

Cooktown, Queensland - Saturday 25th June 2011

Our trip from Cairns to Cooktown was a really good day through the Daintrees Rainforest (separate posting), the Bloomfield Track (Separate posting), Lions Den Hotel (separate posting) and Black Mountain (separate posting). 

Our accommodation at Cooktown was the lovely Sovereign Resort which was central to town.  We had queensize rooms with balconies, ensuites and modern resort facilities such as swimming pool, guest laundry, restaurant and bar.  It was a very comfortable place to stay over. 

We had time to have a look around the town including the museum and waterfront which of course highlighting Captain Cook and the Endeavour Ship.  We also took a drive up to Grassy Hill lookout which has spectacular views of Cooktown.  It was a very historical place & interesting to visit.

When we left Cooktown the next day heading for Musgrave, we stopped at the Cemetery to view some very historical graves of the early settlers.  Some of the monuments were very large but there was one that we noticed that was a simple metal tool pushed into the ground with a tin plaque scratched in hand (not readable through age) & sitting on the top was a set of false teeth.