Frequently Asked Questions
When do the tours depart?
Self-drive instructions– where do I
go?
What do I
wear and bring?
Is the tour suitable for children?
Single supplements
Special tours, Exclusive tours and Groups
What are the cancellation charges?
Other questions
General Terms and Conditions
When do the tours depart?
Tours depart daily excluding Sundays. We are closed Christmas Day and 21 February to 7 March inclusive.
- Rainbow Serpent Tour
Inclusive tours ex-Cooktown: Depart from your Cooktown accommodation 7.45 am; return 1.15 pm.
Self-drive ex-Hope Vale: Depart from the site gate 8.30 am; return 12.30 pm.
- Great Emu Tour
Inclusive tours ex-Cooktown: Depart from your Cooktown accommodation 1.45 pm; return 5.15 pm.
Self-drive ex-Hope Vale: Depart from the site gate 2.30 pm; return 4.30 pm.
Please note that times may change, and should be reconfirmed prior to departure.
Self-drive instructions -
where do I
go?
- Prior to departure please call at our booking agent, Pam's Place Motel in Cooktown, for your map and water for the tour. Pam's Place Motel is located at the corner of Charlotte & Boundary St., Cooktown. Ph. (07) 4069 5166.
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You should allow 45 minutes for the drive from Cooktown to the Guurrbi Tours’ meeting point.
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The road to the site is mainly unsealed, so 4wd is recommended, particularly during or after wet weather. If in doubt,
please check with us prior to departure.
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The rock art site is located in an area for which alcohol restrictions apply. Please do not carry alcohol in your vehicle.
What do I
wear and bring?
As you will be walking in the bush it is essential for your safety that you wear closed footwear.
Bring camera, film, sunscreen, hat and insect repellent. Water is included in the cost of the tour.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes! It’s a
great tour for all the family. But there are some points to bear in mind.
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For young children the Great Emu Tour is probably more suitable, as it’s of shorter duration.
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For safety reasons, we don’t permit infants‘ in arms’ on the tour. We can, however, supply a baby carrier for the duration
of the tour at no extra charge. If you would like to use this, please let us know when booking.
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For tours ex-Cooktown, children under 4 years old requiring a seat in the vehicle will be charged at the 4-13 yrs child rate.
Please note that parents/carers are responsible for their children’s safety on the tour, and for ensuring that children stay with the
group and do not wander off the walking track. We would also appreciate it if parents could make sure that children don’t
inadvertently drop any rubbish or touch the cave paintings.
Single supplements
Rainbow Serpent A$35.00; Great Emu Tour A$25.00. Payable locally if only one person on tour.
Special tours, Exclusive tours and Groups
We are happy to quote for special and exclusive tours. Group discounts apply for parties of 11 adults or more. Please contact us for details.
What are the cancellation charges?
General bookings -Cancellations received by Guurrbi Tours
Special tours, Exclusive tours and Group bookings – Cancellations received by Guurrbi Tours
Other questions?
E-mail your enquiry to us, and we’ll be pleased to help.
General Terms and Conditions
Guurrbi Tours (hereinafter called the operator) operates in a remote region where facilities and services are either very
limited or non-existent. Despite our best reasonable endeavours, weather or road conditions, safety or operational issues,
or electrical/mechanical failure can cause disruption and change to itineraries. Every reasonable endeavour will be made to
keep to arrival/departure times, but no guarantee can be given and the operator will not be liable for any costs incurred
through delay, change in itinerary or failure to connect with any other service. If for any reason the operator has to cancel
the tour prior to its departure, a full refund of the tour cost will be made. The operator will not be liable to pay any further
compensation.
The operator reserves the right without payment or compensation, and whether before or after the commencement of the
tour, to exclude any passenger who is inappropriately attired and/or wearing inadequate footwear. The operator also
reserves the right to exclude any passenger from a tour at any time if, in the opinion of the operator, that person may
appear likely to risk the health of safety or comfort of other passengers or themselves, or in the event that he/she commits
any illegal act. In any such circumstance the operator will not be liable to pay any compensation whatsoever.
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