Cape Tribulation

Cape Tribulation in the Daintree NP received its current name from Cpt James Cook. In the year 1770 he sailed up the East Coast of Australia to take possession of the land for the British Crown, otherwise the Dutch might have kept it. It is here where he hit a reef and almost sank his ship, the Endeavour. Hence the name Cape Tribulation. With a bit of good luck – the coral he had hit broke off and functioned as a plug – and hard work they were able to save the ship and complete their mission.

Cape Tribulation, named by Cpt Cook after running his ship on a coral reef here, Daintree National Park

Cape Tribulation, named by Cpt Cook after running his ship on a coral reef here, Daintree National Park