Cape York Tour 7 Days 6 Nights - Fly one way and 4wd Tour the other way - Camping or Accommodated
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
| Cape York | Thursday Island | Bramwell Station | Musgrave | Bloomfield Track | Lakefield National Park |
| Cape Tribulation | Cooktown | Daintree National Park | Fruit Bat Falls | Weipa |
Day 1 Cairns - Thursday Island - Cape York - Seisia(D)
Transfer to Cairns airport for your flight to Thursday Island. This flight provides spectacular views of the Coral Sea, the Great Barrier Reef and the uninhabited East Coast wilderness of the Cape York Peninsula. On arrival at Thursday Island, you will be taken on an informative guided bus tour of the island and its picturesque harbor, once home to the romantic pearl lugger fleet. Late afternoon ferry transfer to the mainland, where you will be met by your driver/guide, who will take you to Seisia. Seisia is ideally located for your next few days, being in walking distance from the Seisia Wharf, a famous fishing spot (accommodated option people will sleep in cottages at the Seisia Holiday Park and camping option people will sleep in pre erected tents with on site toilet, shower & laundry).
Day 2 Seisia - Somerset - Cape York Tip - Seisia (BLD)
An unforgettable day! Stand at the very top of mainland Australia and celebrate with champagne and photographs. You will then visit Somerset, once the home to the legendary Jardine family and a government outpost established in 1864. Lunch will be served on the palm fringed Anchorage Beach, during the afternoon you will have time to walk this isolated beach at the top of Australia before returning to Seisia (accommodated option people will sleep in cottages at the Seisia Holiday Park and camping option people will sleep in pre erected tents with on site toilet, shower & laundry).
Day 3 Seisia - Fruit Bat Falls - Bramwell Station (BLD)
Southward bound, you will cross the mighty Jardine River stopping at Fruit Bat Falls for lunch. Here you can relax, swim and enjoy this unique area with its enchanting waterfall. The afternoon will see you traveling along part of the Old Telegraph Track, before making your way to a "True Blue Aussie" cattle station (accommodated option people will sleep at Bramwell Station which has share bathroom facilities and camping option people will sleep in pre erected tents with on site toilet, shower & laundry).
Day 4 Bramwell - Weipa (BD)
A southerly run through the wilderness with all its varied landscapes to cross the Wenlcok River. This sees you heading for the Gulf of Carpentaria and your overnight stop at Weipa with its view over Albatross Bay. This afternoon there will be the opportunity of a 2.5 hour tour of the largest bauxite mine in the world ($25 extra) and ample time to do your laundry or stroll the town (accommodated option people will sleep at the Heritage Resort which has ensuite bathroom facilities and camping option people will sleep in pre erected tents with on site toilet, shower & laundry).
Day 5 Weipa - Musgrave (BLD)
Continuing south your first stop will be the picturesque Archer River, then on to the historic frontier gold town of Coen. The afternoon finds you arriving at your accommodation at the Old Musgrave Telegraph Station (accommodated option people will sleep at the Station which has share bathroom facilities and camping option people will sleep in pre erected tents with on site toilet, shower & laundry).
Day 6 Musgrave - Lakefield NP - Cooktown (BLD)
After an early start your 4WD will head east towards Princess Charlotte Bay where you traverse the entire length of the Lakefield National Park (road conditions permitting).
This was 3 huge cattle stations which are now a National Park that is home to a many birds and animals native to this area. Lagoons, billabongs and wide river lakes are home to both fresh and saltwater crocodiles. Traveling southwards and continuing on to Old Laura Homestead then cross the Battle Camp Range. The afternoon is spent exploring the famous gold port of Cooktown. Visit Captain Cooks landing and Grassy Hill Lookout (accommodated option people will sleep at Pam's Cabins which has share bathroom facilities and camping option people will sleep in pre erected tents with on site toilet, shower & laundry).
Day 7 Cooktown - Cape Tribulation - Cairns (BL)
The final exciting day has, unfortunately, arrived, but before returning to Cairns you make your way south passing the mysterious Black Mountain and the historic Lions Den Hotel. Traversing the jungle shrouded Bloomfield Track we see where the "rain forest meets the reef" at Cape Tribulation. Next its time to enjoy the splendor of a World Heritage listed rain forest-The Daintree National Park. A scenic drive along the Marlin Coast is a perfect way to complete your Cape York Safari. Arriving late afternoon in Cairns where you will be taken to your accommodation with memories that will last a lifetime.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Meals as indicated (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = Dinner)
- All meals are campfire cooked meals
- Air-conditioned 21 seat 4WD vehicle
- All tours as per itinerary
- Scenic Flight from Cairns to Cape York
- 6 nights accommodation
Fly North & 4wd Tour South Accommodated Option Departs Cairns:
May 18 Jun 1, 15, 29 Jul 13, 27 Aug 10, 24 Sep 7, 21 Oct 5, 19
4wd Tour North & Fly South Accommodated Option Departs Cairns:
May 12,26 Jun 9,23 Jul 7,21 Aug 4,18 Sep 1,15,29 Oct 13
Fly North & 4wd Tour South Camping Option Departs Cairns:
May 18 Jun 1, 15, 29 Jul 13, 27 Aug 10, 24 Sep 7, 21 Oct 5, 19
4wd Tour North & Fly South Camping Option Departs Cairns:
May 12,26 Jun 9,23 Jul 7,21 Aug 4,18 Sep 1,15,29 Oct 13
COST PER PERSON:
| Accommodated Twin Share | $2695 |
| Accommodated Single | $3045 |
| Camping Twin Share in Tents | $1995 |
The above prices are in Australian Dollars & valid for all departures in 2009
Campers are given pre erected tents with a two inch high density foam mattress. You will need to bring or hire our sleeping bag ($15 per trip), pillow ($5 per trip) and optional camp bed ($6 per night).
Optional Extra Day $220 (LDB) Start your holiday one day earlier with an early morning flight from Cairns to Horn Island in Cape York. Here you will have a tour of Horn Island with entry into the World War II Museum. This nights accommodation is at the Gateway Torres Strait Resort on Horn Island. The next day a short ferry ride will take you to Thursday Island where you will meet the rest of your tour group and start Day 1 of your tour.
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