Cooktown to Elim Beach 🌴 | 4WD Water Crossings, Coloured Sands & Tropical Paradise | Week 22
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Week 22 of our lap around Australia takes us deeper into Far North Queensland, where we leave Cairns behind and begin one of our favourite adventures yet.
From exploring the fascinating history of Cooktown to tackling exciting 4WD water crossings, discovering spectacular waterfalls, camping beside the beach and driving to the incredible Elim Beach Coloured Sands, this week is packed with adventure, history and unforgettable scenery.
Along the way we discover why Cooktown is one of Queensland’s most underrated destinations before heading to one of Australia’s most unique coastal landscapes.
In this episode:
🌴 Explore historic Cooktown
🏛️ Visit the James Cook Museum
🌺 Wander through the beautiful Cooktown Botanic Gardens
💦 Visit stunning Isabella Falls
🚙 Experience exciting 4WD river crossings
🏕️ Camp at Eddie’s Beach Camp (Elim Beach Camp)
🎨 Drive along the spectacular Elim Beach Coloured Sands
🌅 Enjoy incredible sunsets over Cape York country
🐸 Meet tiny green tree frogs
🦀 Spot wildlife and hidden beaches
🔥 Roast marshmallows by the campfire
The Elim Beach Coloured Sands are one of Australia’s most spectacular natural wonders, with towering cliffs of red, orange, yellow and white that glow at sunrise and sunset. Reaching them is an adventure in itself, requiring careful planning around the tides and a capable four-wheel drive.
Cooktown also offers an incredible mix of history, Indigenous culture, tropical rainforest, beautiful beaches and access to Cape York, making it one of the most rewarding places to visit in Queensland.
⚠️ Travel Tips
Always check tide times before driving to the Coloured Sands.
A high-clearance 4WD is strongly recommended for this trip.
Never enter waterways where crocodiles may be present.
Carry recovery gear, fuel, drinking water and emergency supplies.
Respect Indigenous cultural sites and leave no trace.
If you love Australian road trips, hidden gems, family adventures, camping, four-wheel driving and discovering incredible places that most tourists miss, we’d love for you to join us.
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Please watch this playlist for more about our trip in a van with 2 kids as we discover Australia
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