RV REVIEW
Pictures don ' t do Cape Trib justice.
Once on the rock-strewn beach, picking up and throwing( carefully) a handful of rocks, you ' ll be amazed at the way they bounce and scatter, just like good ol’ super balls. Tossing the rocks will see them striking larger variants, with seemingly supernatural bouncing powers. Do be careful, as the hard, dense, black, volcanic stones can bounce, ricochet and rocket in all directions.
CAPE TRIBULATION
A further 20km north, now up to 140km from Cairns and just under a three-hour drive, is the wellknown Cape Tribulation, which is the world heritage-listed Daintree National Park.
This beach is still easily accessible by road, south of the more adventurous 4WD sections of the coastline. The Bloomfield Track is the closest section, leading further north to Cooktown.
Given its popularity, there is a host of eco-style tours and accommodation in the area. While you can ' t swim here( see separate section on why), Masons Swimming Hole( and café) is quite close and a perfect spot for a croc-free dip.
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