Cape Tribulation (16°04′S 145°28′E / 16.067°S 145.467°E[1]) is a headland and locality in northern Queensland, Australia 110 km (68 mi) north of Cairns. It is located within the Daintree National Park and the Wet Tropics World Heritage area. The locality contains a small number of tourism resorts and backpacker hostels. A sealed road provides access to the area from the south via the Daintree River Ferry. North from Cape Tribulation Beach House, a four-wheel drive unsealed road, known as the Bloomfield Track, continues to the Bloomfield River, Wujal Wujal, Bloomfield Falls and Cooktown and is often closed during the wet season (February to April).
European History: Cape Tribulation was named by British navigator Lt. James Cook on the 10th.of June 1770 (log date) after his ship hit a reef, as it past over it; north east of the cape at 6pm. This made Cook to pull away from the coast, looking for deeper water. At 10.30pm.the Endeavour hit a reef almost sinking His ship; on what is now named Endeavour Reef. Cook recorded "…the north point [was named]Cape Tribulation because here began all our troubles…".[2][2]
In the 2006 year the rainfall recorded was over 6.5 m (256 in). Most people visit the area during the dry season between July and November. During the wet season marine stingers are prevalent causing locals and visitors to swim in the many creeks not infested with crocodiles. There are four main resorts in the area. The village has two small supermarkets, two cash dispensing machines, one takeaway food outlet and five restaurants.
The Great Barrier Reef is some 19 km (12 mi) due east, there are two boat charters that leave from the beach. Typical activities available are guided nightwalks, 4-wheel drive tours, horse-riding, kayaking, jungle surfing and crocodile cruises.
References
- ^ "Cape Tribulation". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government. http://www.ga.gov.au/bin/gazd01?rec=155881.
- ^ Captain Cook's Journal During the First Voyage Round the World}}
External links
- Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service website. - Cape Tribulation section
- Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service website - Cape tribulation - Daintree National Park.
- Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service website - nature, culture and history
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