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Heritage and Interpretive Tours run elite private Safaris (maximum six) to Rainforest and Outback destinations. Genuine rainforest bush walks/hikes in the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest. Owner/Operator, Peter Baxendell, stems from East Africa, where he did safaris and is both Eco Accredited and has the premier North Queensland Heritage and Interpretive Tourism Certification. Pete specializes in bush foods/medicines, survival, ecology, Aboriginal culture and fun.
Expect to be taken out of your comfort zone, for a unique, hands-on, in-your-face Daintree experience. Explore forest trails and outback tracks. Touch and taste things you never dreamed you would. Make a toothbrush; acquire a spectacular blue tongue. Get your face painted and view nature through enlightened eyes - ants, vines and roadside plants will never appear the same again. Take an invigorating dip in a rainforest pool or outback billabong. Pete's tours are recognized as the way to genuinely experience the tropical rainforest and northern outback.
Wonga Beach
Queensland 4873 Australia
To make an enquiry or a booking contact:
Phone: 07 4098 7897
Email: info@nqhit.com.au
Web: www.nqhit.com.au
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· Off Road Driving · Birdwatching |
· Bush Tucker · Animal Viewing |
Taste bush foods; identify bush medicines in an area of pristine rainforest, surrounded by the Daintree National Park. Scramble up an un-spoilt stream to a series of waterfalls. Soak up the atmosphere, cool off in rock pools. See giant buttresses, lianas, epiphytes and other fascinating flora; learn to recognise stinging trees. Spot shy forest dragons, harmless tree snakes, and frogs - even an elusive cassowary.
Hiker's lunch, morning and afternoon refreshments provided. Small backpack, raincoat and water bottle are available at no extra cost. You will require sneakers (feet will get wet), hat, camera, insect repellent, sunscreen, swimming gear and towel.
| Tour Duration: | 8 hours |
| Pickup Available: | Yes. From accommodation in Port Douglas. Transfers can be arranged from Cairns and Northern Beaches, please enquire upon booking. |
Tour Departures:
Departures from 01 Apr 08 - 30 Jun 09
| Days/Dates | Departs | Returns |
| Tuesday | 8:00am | 6:00pm |
| Saturday | 8:00am | 6:00pm |
Tour Departs From:
· Accommodation in Port Douglas., Port Douglas
Tour Travels To:
· Daintree National Park
Rates - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from 01 Apr 08 - 30 Jun 09
| Rate Type | Cost | Inclusions |
| 1 Adult | $140.00 | Tour - All Inclusive. Valid on: Tues,Sat. Per person, maximum of six people.. |
Other Information
Children: Families with children are particularly welcome.
Choose your own destination - tours tailored to suit your group. Become acquainted with either the Outback or Rainforest under Pete's experienced guidance.
Explore the Outback - Undara Lava Tubes, Tyrconnell Gold Mine, Mount Mulligan or the limestone caves at Chillagoe. Visit Queensland's premier Aboriginal art galleries at Jowalbinna. Great photo opportunities at Granite Gorge - feed the rock wallabies; scenic Tablelands - swim under one of the many waterfalls, capture the lakes and the unique Cathedral and Strangler figs for prosperity.
Or visit the Daintree, Cape Tribulation - a World Heritage area - and see the spectacular Bloomfield Falls.
| Pickup Available: | Yes. From accommodation in Port Douglas. Transfers can be arranged from Cairns and Northern Beaches, please enquire upon booking. |
Tour Departures:
Departures from 01 Apr 08 - 30 Jun 09
Tour Departs From:
· Accommodation in Port Douglas., Port Douglas
Tour Travels To:
· Outback or Daintree
Rates - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from 01 Apr 08 - 30 Jun 09
| Rate Type | Cost | Inclusions |
| 6 Adult | $700.00 | Tour - All Inclusive. Total group cost, maximum of six people.. |
Other Information
Children: Families with children are particularly welcome.
Taste bush foods; identify bush medicines in an area of pristine rainforest, surrounded by the Daintree National Park. Scramble up an un-spoilt stream to a series of waterfalls. Soak up the atmosphere, cool off in rock pools. See giant buttresses, lianas, epiphytes and other fascinating flora; learn to recognize stinging trees. Spot shy forest dragons, harmless tree snakes, and frogs - even an elusive cassowary.
Hiker's lunch, morning and afternoon refreshments provided. Small backpack, raincoat and water bottle are available at no extra cost. You will require sneakers (feet will get wet), hat, camera, insect repellent, sunscreen, swimming gear and towel.
| Tour Duration: | 8 hours |
| Pickup Available: | Yes. From accommodation in Port Douglas. Transfers can be arranged from Cairns and Northern Beaches, please enquire upon booking. |
Tour Departures:
Departures from 01 Apr 08 - 30 Jun 09
| Days/Dates | Departs | Returns |
| Monday | 8:00am | 6:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am | 6:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am | 6:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am | 6:00pm |
| Sunday | 8:00am | 6:00pm |
Tour Departs From:
· Accommodation in Port Douglas, Port Douglas
Tour Travels To:
· Daintree National Park
Rates - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from 01 Apr 08 - 30 Jun 09
| Rate Type | Cost | Inclusions |
| 1 Adult | $200.00 | Tour - All Inclusive. Valid on: Mon,Wed,Thurs,Fri,Sun. Per person, minimum of two people.. |
Other Information
Children: Families with children are particularly welcome.
* Any rates quoted are a guide only, please note that conditions may apply. This operator may have specials throughout the year. All prices are quoted in Australian dollars.
Children: Families with children are particularly welcome.
Miscellaneous:
Refund on any tour cancelled within 24 hours of departure is not available.
Transfers can be arranged for pick-up and drop-off at accommodation in Cairns, Northern Beaches and Port Douglas.
Maximum six passengers on all tours. Charter - full lunch, morning and afternoon refreshments. Bushwalk - hikers lunch, morning and afternoon refreshments. Cairns region pick up is an additional charge per person.
Cairns and Northern Beaches has a pick-up surcharge of AUD30.00 per person for the Bush Walk Tour. Charted tours have no surcharge.
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