Cape York Tour 13 Days 12 Nights - Boat Tour North and 4wd Tour South - Camping
Cape York Tour 12 Days 11 Nights - Boat Tour South and 4wd Tour North - Camping
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
| Cape York | Thursday Island | Bramwell Station | Bloomfield Track | Lakefield National Park |
| Cooktown | Daintree National Park | Musgrave Telegraph Station | Weipa | Twin Falls |
| Cape Tribulation |
Day 1 to 2 Cairns - Sea Cargo Ship Voyage - Cape York Peninsula (All maritime meals)
We will meet at your Cairns accommodation before boarding the coastal freighter M.V. TRINITY BAY. Watch the final loading of fuel, building materials and supplies on to the vessel then relax and enjoy cruising out of Cairns Harbour as the ship freights vital supplies so necessary to our remote communities. Enjoy the balmy, tropical, azure seas as the ship meanders through the Great Barrier Reef.
Day 3 Seisia - Loyalty Beach (BLD)
Disembark this morning as the ship unloads her precious cargo. You will be met at the Seisia wharf and introduced to other passengers already on tour after a little sightseeing we arrive at our splendid base camp at Loyalty Beach overlooking Torres Strait. (Toilets and Showers)
Day 4 Seisia - Cape York (BLD)
Day 5 Thursday Island Optional Day Tour (BD)
One of the best know islands in Cape York is Thursday Island. Today, your Cape York tour offers the chance to take the ferry from the mainland to this lovely little island (own expense). The day tour includes an informative guided bus tour of the island and its picturesque harbor, once home to the romantic pearl lugger fleet. Late in the afternoon the ferry will return you to Seisia. Alternatively you can enjoy your free day at leisure around the base camp with options including fishing, a scenic flight or relaxing on the beach. Your overnight accommodation will be tent camping with on site toilets and showers.
Day 6 to 7 Loyalty Beach - Twin Falls (BLD)
Southward bound, your 4WD camping tour heads for the picturesque Twin Falls, which offers one of the best waterfalls in Cape York. En route the tour will traverse rough corrugated roads passing through Bamaga and crossing the Jardine River by ferry.
On arrival at Elliott River you will have time to swim and relax in both the Twin Falls and Indian Head Falls.
Your overnight accommodation will be tent camping with on site toilets, no showers but lots of water in the falls to bath in.
Day 8 Twin Falls - Bramwell Cattle Station (BLD)
The unusual landscapes and vistas of Heathland Reserve with low scrub vegetation contrasting with monster termite mounds take plus dense rainforest's give your Cape York tour a real variety of scenery today. During the day your 4wd safari will veer off the main route and drive to picturesque Captain Billy Landing on the east coast of Australia. The evening is spent at Bramwell Station and delight in the legendary country hospitality of Wendy the property owner and hostess.
Your overnight accommodation will be tent camping with on site toilets and showers.
Day 9 Bramwell - Weipa (BLD)
The 4wd will depart early, drive better roads and arrive in Weipa around lunch. Weipa is a pleasant contrast to the remote areas already traveled and is famous for its fishing and mine. Time this afternoon to catch up on domestic chores using the campsites amenities.
Your overnight accommodation will be tent camping with on site toilets and showers.
Day 10 Weipa - Coen (BLD)
A town and mine tour (extra $20) is available in the morning and well worth the money. Your 4WD safari will then head south to the country atmosphere of Coen where you have a chance in the evening to have a "Yarn" with the locals at the Exchange Hotel.
Your overnight accommodation will be tent camping with on site toilets and showers.
Day 11 Coen - Lakefield (BLD)
Musgrave Telegraph Station is the next stop before venturing into the wilderness of Lakefield National Park and its prolific wildlife. Lakefield National Park is a lovely place and you will share it with the like of an Ibis, Bustards, Jabirus, Brolgas, Pigs and Crocodiles!
Your overnight accommodation will be tent camping with on site toilets and showers.
Day 12 Lakefield - Cooktown (BLD)
Continuing exploring the Lakefield National Park your 4wd tour will pass the New Laura Ranger Station and visit the historic Old Laura Homestead, before crossing Battlecamp Range steeped in history of good and evil. Late in the afternoon the tour will arrive in Cooktown where there is time to enjoy the highlights of this historic town. Tonight you will dine out at one of Cooktown's best restaurants.
Your overnight accommodation will be tent camping with on site toilets and showers.
Day 13 Cooktown - Daintree - Cairns (BL)
After visiting Grassy Hill and viewing some of Cooktowns landmarks the 4wd heads to the notorious Black Mountain area and historic Lions Den Pub. If weather permits the tour will venture into the dense mountainous rainforest of Cedar Bay and Cape Tribulation National Park, crossing the Bloomfield River and tackle the steep Bloomfield Track. Early afternoon is spent at Cape Tribulation itself, then its onto the Daintree Ferry and a leisurely drive down the coast road arriving back in Cairns early evening with memories that will last forever.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Meals as indicated (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = Dinner)
- Cargo ship dinners
- Camp fire cooked dinners
- A restaurant dinner
- Air-conditioned 7-14 seat 4WD vehicle
- All tours as per itinerary
- Cargo ship voyage
- Camping accommodation
13 Day Boat Tour North & 4wd Tour South Departs Cairns:
Jun 5 Jul 10 Aug 14 Sept 18 Oct 23
12 Day Boat Tour South & 4wd Tour North Departs Cairns:
May 30 Jun 20 Jul 11 Aug 1,22
COST PER PERSON:
| 13 Day Camping in Tents Twin Share | $3350 |
| 12 Day Camping in Tents Twin Share | $3250 |
The above prices are in Australian Dollars & valid for all departures in 2009
Campers are given tents with a blow up mattress. You will need a pillow or buy one in Cairns. Optional stretcher bed is $50 per trip and sleeping bags are included in the tour.
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