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From Cairns to Cape Tribulation (140km / 87mi):

De cairns a Cape Tribulation, Australia

  • Brief description: on the way to Cape Tribulation you can stop and visit the most famous beaches and towns to the north of Cairns. We recommend stopping in:
    • Palm Cove: good beach and good atmosphere.
    • Ellis Beach: good beach.
    • Port Douglas: good restaurants and where Australia's famous spend the summer!
  • How to get there: take Captain Cook Highway towards Mossman. Along the way you'll see the exits for the stops mentioned above.
  • Length: from Cairns to Cape Tribulation 3 hours if you don't stop (6 hours including stops).
  • Note: with a little bit of luck, throughout your trip to Australia you'll be able to see wild kangaroos along the roads, or even koalas if the route you have chosen passes through Magnetic Island. However, if you want to be sure not to miss seeing these wonderful animals, you can visit the Hartley's Crocodile Adventures on this route and see them in captivity.
    • Hours: 8:30-17:00.
    • Cost of admittance: 37 AU$ (21€ 18£) - Includes all wildlife shows and presentations plus free return entry for two days following date of original visit.
    • How to get there: north of Cairns, 40-minute car ride on Captain Cook Highway.