Cape York Tour

Cape York Peninsula at the tip of Australia has many styles of tours and travel options including by 4 WD, Ship and Aircraft. The Cape York Peninsula tour can be operated over 7 to 15 day safari tour periods and travel can be in reverse itinerary if required. Your accommodation options for a Cape York Tour will be either camping or cabin/motel style accommodation, the prices of each tour generally vary by which style of accommodation your prefer and if you wish to travel by 4WD, boat or plane. Below are only some of the many travel examples for a tour to the tip of Australia, the Cape York Peninsula. Please visit our dedicated Cape York Tour website for more detailed trip routes and special fares.

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Cape York 4WD Tour

Cape York 4WD Tour (Code: wc7fd or 7df) Cape York Tour 7 Days 6 Nights - 4wd Tour one way and fly the other way - Accommodated TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Cape York Thursday Island Lotus Bird Lodge Musgrave Bloomfield Track Cape Tribulation Cooktown Lakefield National Park Fruit Bat Falls Weipa Battle camp Road Old Laura Homestead The "Telegraph Track" Lockerbie Scrub Coen Day 1 Cairns - Cooktown (LD) Your Cape York tour will depart Cairns and head for the world heritage listed Daintree rainforest, Cape Tribulation and as long as the weather is fine your 4wd will head up the Bloomfield Track. During the day you can visit the quaint Lion's Den Hotel and eerie Black Mountain on the way to historic Cooktown. On arrival in Cooktown time can be spent enjoying the spectacular view from Grassy Hill lookout then walk where Captain Cook walked over 200 years ago as you explore the famous township. Tonights accommodation is in Cooktown. Day 2 Cooktown - Lotus Bird Lodge (BLD) Departing Cooktown your 4wd tour will head over the ranges on the rugged Battle camp Road to Lakefield National Park's waterlily covered billabongs, wildlife and it's great variety of bird life. Enjoy lunch and an afternoon walk through parts of the National Park before settling into your accommodation at the Lotus Bird Lodge for the night. Day 3 Lotus Bird Lodge - Weipa (BLD) First stop this morning a short drive from the Lotus Bird Lodge is Musgrave, which was once a fortress Telegraph Office. Then sit back and enjoy your ride as the 4wd continues and will cross the Great Dividing Range to visit the old gold mining town of Coen. After exploring the town its on the road again to Archer River and across the Piccaninny Plains to Weipa in the Gulf of Carpentaria. Accommodation tonight is in Weipa. Day 4 Weipa - Moreton Station (BLD) This morning you have a chance to visit the famous Weipa mine which is a small additional cost however well worth it. After lunch the tour heads north again through Batavia Downs en route to the Wenlock River which is the site of the historic Moreton Telegraph Office. Accommodation tonight is at Moreton's permanent tent safari camp. Day 5 Moreton Station - Bamaga (BLD) Today will give your Cape York tour some real 4wd experiences and the tour travels along the famous Telegraph Track before stopping for lunch at one of the most picturesque waterfalls in Cape York - Fruit Bat Falls. After lunch take the opportunity for a swim in the falls before packing up the 4wd and heading for the Jardine River crossing ending the day in Bamaga. Your accommodation for the next two nights is the Bamaga Resort. Day 6 Bamaga - Cape York Tip (BLD) Today is spent exploring the Cape York Peninsula. Visit the beautiful Lockerbie Scrub which is an isolated pocket of monsoon rainforest and then onto historic Somerset. After lunch today is what everyone has been waiting for, the walk to the very tip of Australia, CAPE YORK! Day 7 Cape York - Cairns (B) An early start will see you boarding a ferry on the mainland and cruising to Thursday Island to enjoy a guided tour of the island. After lunch you will board another ferry that will take you to the airport on Horn Island to catch a flight back to Cairns ending your fascinating Cape York tour in Australia's far north. TOUR INCLUDES: Meals as indicated (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = Dinner) All meals are campfire cooked meals Air-conditioned 13 seat 4WD vehicle All tours as per itinerary Scenic Flight from Cairns to Cape York 6 nights accommodation Fly North & 4wd Tour South Departs Cairns: May 22 Jun 4, 17, 20 Jul 3, 5, 19 Aug 1, 16, 27, 29 Sept 2, 12, 26, 30 Oct 14, 28 Nov 11, 25 4wd Tour North & Fly South Departs Cairns: May 16, 29 Jun 11, 14, 27, 29 Jul 13, 16, 24, 26, 30 Aug 10, 21, 23 Sept 6, 20, 24 Oct 8, 22 Nov 5, 19 COST PER PERSON: Accommodated Twin Share $2995 plus $15 fuel levy Accommodated Single $3485 plus $15 fuel levy The above prices are in Australian Dollars & valid for all departures in 2008

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Cape York Safari

Cape York Safari (Code: h7fd or 7df) 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 19 Jun 2, 16, 30 Jul 14, 28 Aug 11, 25 Sep 8, 22 Oct 6, 20 4wd Tour North & Fly South Accommodated Option Departs Cairns: May 13,27 Jun 10,24 Jul 8,22 Aug 5,19 Sep 2,16,30 Oct 14 Fly North & 4wd Tour South Camping Option Departs Cairns: May 19 Jun 2, 16, 30 Jul 14, 28 Aug 11, 25 Sep 8, 22 Oct 6, 20 4wd Tour North & Fly South Camping Option Departs Cairns: May 13,27 Jun 10,24 Jul 8,22 Aug 5,19 Sep 2,16,30 Oct 14 COST PER PERSON: Accommodated Twin Share $2545 Accommodated Single $2895 Camping Twin Share in Pre Erected Tents $1895 The above prices are in Australian Dollars & valid 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09 NB If you travel in the low season Sep you will be entitled to a $150 discount and Oct attracts a $300 discount. 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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Cape York Tours

Cape York Tours (Code: ht15dd) Cape York Tour 15 Days 14 Nights - 4wd Tour both ways - Camping TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Aboriginal Quinkan Rock Art Musgrave Telegraph Station Twin Falls Cape York Thursday Island Iron Range National Park Chili Beach Weipa Lakefield National Park Cooktown Black Mountain Cape Tribulation Bloomfield Track Seisia Coen Archer River Somerset Twin Falls Bramwell Station Jardine River Day 1 Cairns - Hann River (LD) Rise and shine from your Cairns accommodation as today is the start of a fabulous Cape York Safari. After your 4 wheel drive picks you up from your Cairns accommodation the trip begins heading over the Great Dividing Range heading for the "River Of Gold" area in the Palmer River which is well known for its gold rush days. During the afternoon the tour will stop at Split Rock, famous for its high quality Aboriginal rock art then its a quick drive to Laura before arriving at your overnight camp spot on the side of the Hann River. (ST) Day 2 Hann River - Wenlock River (BLD) The 4wd will take you along a very historical route today which includes such places as the old Musgrave Telegraph Station which was the original frontier gold town. Then its off to Coen and the picturesque Archer River crossing before your tour arrives in time to set up the camp at Wenlock River. Sit back and relax on the banks of the Wenlock River as the campfire cooks and the abundant bird life and wildlife surround you in the peaceful location. (ST) Day 3 Wenlock River - Seisia (BLD) Travelling north again the four wheel drive heads through the wilderness to the natural barrier of the Jardine River. Here the 4wd will be loaded onto a ferry for the crossing and then its back to the dirt road heading for Bamaga on the Cape York Peninsula and a little further north you arrive at the township of Seisia on the banks of the Torres Straits at the top of Australia. Its all hands on deck to set up your beach front campsite before the sunsets over this magic part of the world. Seisia's beach front campsite will be your base for the next 3 nights. (STL) Day 4 Seisia - Thursday Island - Seisia (BD) Today is a free day at the top of Australia. Take this time to relax around the campsite, explore the township or read a book under the coconut trees. Optional tours are available and include catching the ferry to Thursday Island where you can join a guided bus tour or fishing with a local guide. Day 5 Seisia - Cape York - Somerset (BLD) Today is one of the most memorable days you will have on your Cape York tour as today you get to stand at the very "tip" of Australia where you can celebrate with champagne and photographs! Also during the day the safari will travel to Somerset, which was once the home of the legendary Jardine family. Lunch today will be on the palm fringed beach of Anchorage Beach which overlooks the Albany Passage. Day 6 Seisia - Twin Falls (BLD) Departing Cape York the adventure south begins with the first stop being the wreckage of DC3 airplanes from WWII. A short drive later will find the 4wd pulling up at the Jardine River Old Telegraph crossing. After a short walk around the outpost its back into the safari vehicle an on to Twin Falls with its enchanting rock pools and waterfalls. This is one of the most beautiful places in all of Cape York, take time for a swim before settling down to dinner on the banks of the waterfalls and its here that you will spend the night. (Bush camp and T) Day 7 Twin Falls - Bramwell (BLD) After a leisurely morning of water fall swimming and a walk the tour heads to Fruit Bat Falls which is another famous waterfall on Cape York. Again you will have time for a swim and lunch before heading to your overnight camp at Bramwell. Bramwell Station is a "true blue" Aussie cattle station where you can get a first hand view of the workings that bring beef to your table. (ST) Day 8 Bramwell - Weipa (BLD) After breakfast its off for some more travelling through the wilderness with all its varied landscapes until you arrive at the Wenlock River. Weather permitting the 4wd can make it through the river before heading down the tracks towards the Gulf of Carpentaria and your overnight stop of Weipa. Your campsite is right on the beach front overlooking Albatross Bay and if you can move from the fabulous view in the afternoon you may wish to take the optional tour of the Weipa Bauxite mine, which incidentally is the largest of its kind in the world! (STL) Day 9 Weipa - Iron Range National Park (BLD) Leaving the modern town of Weipa behind your trip will cross the top of Australia and head towards the East coast. The destination being Iron Range National Park, which is the largest remaining area of lowland rainforest in Australia. The park is filled with bird life and wildlife including the Eclectus Parrot and the rare Palm Cockatoo. Tonights campsite is at Chili Beach where you can get magnificent sunrises over the Pacific ocean if you are up early enough. (Bush camp and T) Day 10 Chili Beach (BLD) Today is an easy day of sightseeing at three different locations being the Iron Range National Park, Chili Beach and the small community of Portland Roads which once serviced the Gold Fields and acted as a WWII airfield. (Bush camp and T) Day 11 Iron Range National Park - Archer River (BLD) Tracking back inland your adventure continues as the trip heads to the lovely Pascoe River and stops for a little exploring around the Old Wenlock Gold Fields. These gold fields were once a thriving little community but are now a mere ghost town littered with relics of Cape York history. Tonights camp is on the side of the Archer River. (STL) Day 12 Archer River - Lakefield National Park (BLD) Travelling East the safari wanders down the dirt roads towards Princess Charlotte Bay and the Lakefield National Park. The Lakefield National Park was three large cattle stations which were purchased by the Government and turned into a haven for birds and native animals that are abundant in the area. The park is full of lagoons, billabongs, and rivers that are home to both freshwater and saltwater crocodiles. The night is spent camping on the high ground at Kalpower Crossing. (ST) Day 13 Lakefield National Park - Cooktown (BLD) After your night in the bush it's time to break camp as the tour heads for the Old Laura Homestead and then on to Cooktown. The afternoon is yours to enjoy the atmosphere of this amazing township. Take a stroll down the main street knowing that Captain Cook took these very steps so many years ago. Perhaps you would like to visit the Cooktown Museum, Captain Cooks Landing and the Grassy Hill Lookout. Tonight there is no camping as you are treated to a nights accommodation in a real cabin room! Day 14 Cooktown - Cape Tribulation (BLD) After a relaxing nights accommodation you are off to the eerie looking Black Mountain and down the Bloomfield Track to the Bloomfield Falls. Take time for a "refreshing" swim in this ice cold water before heading down the 4wd track and into Cape Tribulation and the Daintree National Park. Cape Tribulation is well know as where the rainforest comes down to meet the reef. This astonishing rainforest is in pristine condition and has been listed by the world heritage organization so it can be protected for many generations to see in the future. After setting up camp at Cape Tribulation there will be ample time to take a stroll through this magnificent rainforest. (STL) Day 15 Cape Tribulation - Cairns (BLD) This morning is spent having a leisurely exploration around the Daintree National Park before putting the 4wd on a barge to cross the Daintree River. Travelling south along the coastal unfamiliar bitumen road the safari will stop at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. Here you can have an informative introduction to the flora and fauna you may have encountered on your Cape York tour. One hour later your Cape York tour ends back in Cairns at your accommodation however your memories of this unique location will linger for every in your mind. CAMPING TOUR INCLUDES: Meals as indicated (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner) camp fire cooked dinners Air-conditioned 21 seat 4WD vehicle All tours as per itinerary 13 nights camping accommodation 1 nights accommodation Camping Facilities (S = Shower, T = Toilet, L = Laundry) 4wd Tour Departs Cairns: Jun 20 Jul 18 Aug 15 Sept 12 Oct 10 COST PER PERSON: Camping Twin Share in Tents $2395 The above prices are in Australian Dollars & valid for all departures in 2008 NB If you travel in the low season of Sep you will be entitled to a $200 discount . 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). Option on day 4 $295 per person (LDB) Includes overnight accommodation on Thursday Island, return ferry, island bus tour and Horn Island WWII tour.

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Cape York Boat Tour

Cape York Boat Tour (Code: b13sl or 13ls) Cape York Tour 13 Days 12 Nights - Boat Tour one way and 4wd Tour the other way - 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 3 Cairns - Sea Cargo Ship Voyage - Cape York Peninsula (All maritime meals) All aboard your cargo ship for an early afternoon departure from Cairns en route to the tip of Australia and the Cape York Peninsula. Enjoy the companionship of like minded people over the next two or three nights (depending on which ship/departure date you choose) aboard your boat tour as the cargo ship plies the azure waters of the Coral Sea. Over the next three or four days (depending on which ship/departure date you choose) the cargo ship will stop over at some of the remote coastal townships en route to Cape York where it will load and unload cargo. Finally disembarking the cargo ship at Seisia Wharf which is on the mainland at the top of Australia. Your overnight accommodation will be tent camping with on site toilets and showers. Day 4 Seisia - Cape York Tip (BLD) Celebrations today at the very point of Cape York Peninsula. After walking the last one kilometer to the very "Tip" of Australia it is time for celebrations. Stand amongst the camera clicking and smiling happy people as memories are in the making at one of the most superb vistas in Australia. Your overnight accommodation will be tent camping with on site toilets and showers. 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 Boat Tour North & 4wd Tour South Departs Cairns: Jun 6 Jul 11 Aug 15 Sept 19 Oct 24 4wd Tour North & Boat Tour South Departs Cairns: May 30 June 20 Jul 11 Aug 1, 22 COST PER PERSON: Camping in Tents Twin Share $2950 The above prices are in Australian Dollars & valid for all departures in 2008 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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Cape York 4wd Camping Tour

Cape York 4wd Camping Tour (Code: h10sl or 10ls) Cape York Tour 10 Days 9 Nights - 4wd Tour one way and Boat Tour the other way - Accommodated or Camping TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Cape York Thursday Island Bramwell Station Musgrave Bloomfield Track Lakefield National Park Cape Tribulation Cooktown Daintree National Park Fruit Bat Falls Weipa Great Barrier Reef Day 1 Cairns - M.V Pacific Discoverer (D) Welcome aboard! The friendly crew will welcome you aboard the cargo vessel M.V. Pacific Discoverer and help you to settle in. Great views, good food and friendly company will make an excellent start to your adventure (sleep on the boat). Day 2 Great Barrier Reef (BLD) A fascinating and relaxing sea passage following the Great Barrier Reef and islolated coast line the footsteps of Captain Cook (sleep on the boat). Day 3 Seisia (BD) This morning you will cruise through the island studded Straits to Seisia where you will be met by your driver/guide who will take you to your accommodation. The afternoon is yours, maybe a spot of fishing or a stroll along the beach (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 4 Seisia - Thursday Island (BD) An early morning ferry ride will have you arriving our our northern community, Thursday Island. Here 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 in the afternoon the ferry will return you 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 5 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 6 Cape York - 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 7 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 8 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 9 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 10 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 2 nights accommodation and journey on M.V. Pacific Discoverer 7 nights accommodation Boat Tour North & 4wd Tour South Accommodated Option Departs Cairns: May 16, 30 Jun 13, 27 Jul 11, 25 Aug 8, 22 Sept 5, 19 Oct 3, 17 Boat Tour North & 4wd Tour South Camping Option Departs Cairns: May 16, 30 Jun 13, 27 Jul 11, 25 Aug 8, 22 Sept 5, 19 Oct 3, 17 COST PER PERSON: Accommodated Twin Share $3,355 Accommodated Single (land only) Enquire for price. Camping Twin Share in Pre Erected Tents $2,535 The above prices are in Australian Dollars & valid for all departures in 2008 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).

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Cape York Holidays

Cape York Holidays (Code: wcy14c) Cape York Tour 14 Days 13 Nights - 4wd Tour both ways - Camping TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Bloomfield Track The Telegraph Track Iron Range National Park Chili Beach Batavia Goldfields Portland Roads Fruit Bat Falls Coen Old Laura Homestead Cape York Lockerbie Scrub Cape Tribulation Laura Weipa Eliot (Twin/Indian Head) Falls Lions Den Hotel Split Rock "Quinkan" Aboriginal rock art Battle Camp Road Lakefield National Park Cooktown Day 1 Cairns - Lakefield National Park (LD) Your Cairns Cape York tour starts with an early departure from Cairns over the Great Dividing Range and into "Quinkan Country" and for those with reasonable fitness plus suitable footwear a chance to climb Split Rock where you will find ancient Aboriginal Rock Art. The afternoon will find the safari arriving into the Lakefield National Park which is your overnight campsite. Day 2 Lakefield National Park - Weipa(BL) After breakfast with the wildlife in the National Park the tour packs up camp and it's into the 4 wheel drive bound for historic Musgrave, then after a visit to Coen and Archer River the tour arrives in Weipa on the Gulf of Carpentaria. Tonight you can dine out in Weipa and relax under the stars in your luxurious Weipa campgrounds. Day 3 Weipa - Wenlock River (BLD) The township of Weipa is know for its Bauxite Mine and this morning you have a chance to tour the mine for a small additional cost. After lunch your Cape York safari will hit the tracks again in a northward direction and travel through Batavia Downs Station to your overnight camp at Moreton Telegraph Office located on Wenlock River Day 4 Wenlock River - Eliot (Twin/Indian Head) Falls (BLD) Lots of traveling today will be done in 4wd mode as the tour will have action, adventure and fun heading along the Telegraph Track. There will be some bumps and humps but also lots of sights for the cameras. Tonights camp is at the beautiful Eliot (Twin / Indian Head) Falls where there will be plenty of time before dark for a swim in the falls after a hard day on your 4wd tour. Day 5 Eliot (Twin/Indian Head) Falls - Cape York (BLD) Rise early and experience the pleasure of the Cape York Peninsula at sunrise. You may even want to take another swim in the spring fed pools of the Eliot Falls before the tour breaks camp. Northward bound again the safari crosses the might Jardine River before arriving late in the afternoon at the top of Australia where you will set up camp on the shores of the Torres Strait for the next three nights. Day 6 Cape York - Cape York (BLD) Today is a free day to relax a little with a book on the beach of the Torres Straits or perhaps you may want to do a little bush walking. For those that are keen you can take a tropical cruise from the mainland across to Thursday Island or perhaps take in some fishing with a professional guide (both options a little extra). Day 7 Cape York - Cape York (BLD) Today is a very exciting day and a highlight of your Cape York tour as after visiting the Lockerbie Rain forest Scrubland and the township of Somerset on Albany Passage you will take an emotional walk to the very "tip" of mainland Australia - Cape York! Day 8 Cape York - Cape York (BLD) One more day of leisure awaits you on your Cape York Adventure before your safari stars heading south again. Use your last spare day to lounge around the campsite, visit the local township or mingle with the friendly locals who are always ready to tell you stories. Day 9 Cape York - Moreton TO (BLD) On the road again, the 4wd breaks camp and your first destination is to the lovely Fruit Bat Falls for lunch and a refreshing swim in the waterfalls. After lunch the tour will continue south into Cape York's unique wilderness to the area of Moreton TO where you will set up camp overnight. Day 10 Moreton TO - Chili Beach (BLD) Get ready for some more 4 wheel drive action as your safari attempts to cross the Wenlock and Pascoe Rivers which lead into the fantastic Iron Range National Park. Iron Range is Australia's largest remaining area of tropical lowland rainforest and is renown for its bird life and wildlife which include Eclectus, Parrots, Rifle Birds and Pythons. Your overnight accommodation is on the banks of the Coral Sea at Chili Beach. Day 11 Chili Beach - Archer River (BLD) After awakening with the bird life from Iron Range National Park it's time to travel into the remote township of Portland Roads before travelling back into Iron Range National Park for some more wildlife spotting. Heading south again the tour will exit the park and a short time later enter the area known as the Batavia Gold Fields after the gold rush times of the 1800's. Your eventful day ends with camp being set up at Archer River tonight. Day 12 Archer River - Lakefield National Park (BLD) Sunrises early in this part of the world and after breakfast the camping tour packs up for another day of new sights on the Cape York Peninsula. Coen and Musgrave are two of the remote towns you will visit today before heading back into the Lakefield National Park to explore this time the parks area of waterlily covered billabongs. You will gaze in aware at the colors which are displayed and keep a close eye out for the other "wild life" that hide under the waterlilies. Tonight will see you camping in Lakefield National Park, well back from the billabongs! Day 13 Lakefield National Park - Cooktown (BLD) Some more 4wd action today as the holiday group head along Battlecamp Road which was once used by the Palmer River Gold rush diggers en route from Cooktown to the Cape York Peninsula where they were going to try and make there fortune. A visit to Old Laura Homestead will also be on todays itinerary and late in the afternoon you will arrive in historic Cooktown. Day 14 Cooktown - Cairns (BLD) Rise early this morning and walk in the footsteps of the famous Captain Cook. Feel the atmosphere knowing he was in the same street all those years ago. After exploring Cooktown the 4wd will travel south past the unusual looking Black Mountain and onto the Lions Den Hotel which is along the Bloomfield Track. Early this afternoon you will arrive into one of the most prettiest places on your Cape York tour being the Daintree National Park and Cape Tribulation. This world heritage listed rainforest just has to be seen to be believed, it is amazing! After crossing the Daintree River by cable barge the safari will head back towards Cairns. En route please take the time to remember some of the fascinating adventures you have had over the last 14 days and your life long memories and friends that you can take with you. CAMPING TOUR INCLUDES: Meals as indicated (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = Dinner) camp fire cooked dinners Air-conditioned 13 seat 4WD vehicle All tours as per itinerary 13 nights camping accommodation 4wd Tour Departs Cairns: May 6, 22 Jun 5, 10, 24, Jul 10, 15, 29 Aug 12, 26, 28 Sept 9, 11, 23, 25 Oct 7, 21 Nov 4, 18 COST PER PERSON: Camping Twin Share in Tents $2745 Camping Single in Tents $3070 The above prices are in Australian Dollars & valid for all departures in 2008

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Cape York Trip

Cape York Trip (Code: wc7fd) Cape York Tour 7 Days 6 Nights - Fly one way and 4wd Tour the other way - Camping TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Bloomfield Track The Telegraph Track Iron Range National Park Chili Beach Lakefield National Park Batavia Goldfields Portland Roads Fruit Bat Falls Battle Camp Road Coen Old Laura Homestead Cape York Lockerbie Scrub Cape Tribulation Cooktown Day 1 Cairns - Cape York (LD) Sit back in your aircraft and enjoy a flight from Cairns to Cape York knowing that your Cape York tour adventure is only just beginning. On arrival at Cape York all the action starts as soon as you land with your 4 wheel drive whisking you away to the rainforest area of Lockerbie Scrub before taking a walk to the very "tip" of Australia, Cape York! Tonights accommodation will see you camping on the shores of the Torres Strait. Day 2 Cape York Tip - Moreton (BLD) Traveling south from Cape York your 4wd safari will head to Fruit Bat Falls for lunch. There will be plenty of time for a swim in these lovely waterfalls before packing up the 4 wheel drive and taking in some of the scenery heading south to your unique wilderness overnight camp. Day 3 Moreton - Chili Beach (BLD) Today is time for some exciting 4 wheel driving as weather permitting your safari vehicle will cross the Wenlock and Pascoe Rivers heading into the fabulous Iron Range National Park which is Australia's largest remaining area of tropical lowland rainforest. The area is renown for its bird and wildlife including Eclectus Parrots, Palm Cockatoos, Pythons and Cuscus to name just a few. Overnights camping is at Chili Beach on the Coral Sea's shore. Day 4 Chili Beach - Archer River (BLD) This morning see's you heading to the tiny outpost of Portland Roads before returning to see other secrets hidden in the Iron Range National Park. Exiting the park through Tozers Gap the safari will head on to visit the historic Batavia gold fields. After a short tour of the area followed by a little drive the tour will arrive at Archer River where camp will be set up for the night. Day 5 Archer River - Lakefield National Park (BLD) Rising early with the birds this morning and after breakfast the tour heads south to Coen and Musgrave then into the famous Lakefield National Park. The park is well known for its amazing waterlily covered billabongs, wildlife and bird life. Your accommodation tonight is camping in Lakefield National Park. Day 6 Lakefield National Park - Cooktown (BLD) On the list of things to see today are the Old Laura Homestead then a real 4wd down the old Battle camp road which was once used by the Palmer River gold rush diggers. This road will lead you into Cooktown where you can feel the atmosphere of this historical town. Climb the lookouts or just walk in the steps of Captain Cook and you explore the town. Your accommodation is in Cooktown tonight at a very nice campsite. Day 7 Cooktown - Cairns (BL) After bidding Cooktown good bye and a short distance later you will come across Eerie Black Mountain followed soon after by the historic Lions Den Hotel. Trekking south you 4wd will head slowly down the Bloomfield Track into Cape Tribulation and the world heritage listed Daintree National Park. Your last Cape York tour river crossing is over the Daintree River by cable ferry before watching in awe at this pristine rainforest going by your vehicle. After a walk through the rainforest your 4 wheel drive heads south back into the real world and unfortunately putting and end to your tour however rest assured your memories of this fabulous Cape York tour will last for many years to come. CAMPING TOUR INCLUDES: Meals as indicated (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = Dinner) camp fire cooked dinners Air-conditioned 13 seat 4WD vehicle All tours as per itinerary Scenic Flight from Cairns to Cape York 6 nights camping accommodation Fly North & 4wd Tour South Departs Cairns: May 13, 29 Jun 12, 17 Jul 1, 17, 22 Aug 5, 19 Sept 2, 4, 16, 18, 30 Oct 2, 14, 28 Nov 11, 25 COST PER PERSON: Camping Twin Share in Tents $1995 + $10 fuel levy Camping Single in Tents $2145 + $10 fuel levy The above prices are in Australian Dollars & valid for all departures in 2008

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Cape York Tour

Cape York Tour (Code: wc8df) Cape York Tour 8 Days 7 Nights - 4wd Tour one way and Fly the other way - Camping TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: The Telegraph Track Musgrave Archer River Lakefield National Park Weipa Laura Wenlock River Coen Moreton TO Cape York Lockerbie Scrub Historic Somerset Split Rock "Quinkan" rock art Eliot (Twin/Indian Head) Falls Day 1 Cairns - Lakefield National Park (LD) Your Cairns Cape York tour starts with an early departure from Cairns over the Great Dividing Range and into "Quinkan Country" and for those with reasonable fitness plus suitable footwear a chance to climb Split Rock where you will find ancient Aboriginal Rock Art. The afternoon will find the safari arriving into the Lakefield National Park which is your overnight campsite. Day 2 Lakefield National Park - Weipa(BL) After breakfast with the wildlife in the National Park the tour packs up camp and it's into the 4 wheel drive bound for historic Musgrave, then after a visit to Coen and Archer River the tour arrives in Weipa on the Gulf of Carpentaria. Tonight you can dine out in Weipa and relax under the stars in your luxurious Weipa campgrounds. Day 3 Weipa - Wenlock River (BLD) The township of Weipa is know for its Bauxite Mine and this morning you have a chance to tour the mine for a small additional cost. After lunch your Cape York safari will hit the tracks again in a northward direction and travel through Batavia Downs Station to your overnight camp at Moreton Telegraph Office located on Wenlock River Day 4 Wenlock River - Eliot (Twin/Indian Head) Falls (BLD) Lots of traveling today will be done in 4wd mode as the tour will have action, adventure and fun heading along the Telegraph Track. There will be some bumps and humps but also lots of sights for the cameras. Tonights camp is at the beautiful Eliot (Twin / Indian Head) Falls where there will be plenty of time before dark for a swim in the falls after a hard day on your 4wd tour. Day 5 Eliot (Twin/Indian Head) Falls - Cape York (BLD) Rise early and experience the pleasure of the Cape York Peninsula at sunrise. You may even want to take another swim in the spring fed pools of the Eliot Falls before the tour breaks camp. Northward bound again the safari crosses the might Jardine River before arriving late in the afternoon at the top of Australia where you will set up camp on the shores of the Torres Strait for the next three nights. Day 6 Cape York - Cape York (BLD) Today is a free day to relax a little with a book on the beach of the Torres Straits or perhaps you may want to do a little bush walking. For those that are keen you can take a tropical cruise from the mainland across to Thursday Island or perhaps take in some fishing with a professional guide (both options a little extra). Day 7 Cape York - Cape York (BLD) Today is a very exciting day and a highlight of your Cape York tour as after visiting the Lockerbie Rain forest Scrubland and the township of Somerset on Albany Passage you will take an emotional walk to the very "tip" of mainland Australia - Cape York! Day 8 Cape York - Cairns (B) As this is your last day of your Cape York holidays it may be a little sad to leave this magical place and your newly found group of travelling friends, however you will take with you memories that will last a lifetime. As you sit back on the flight from Cape York to Cairns, we are sure you will all agree you have just experienced one of the great wonders of the Australian Outback. CAMPING TOUR INCLUDES: Meals as indicated (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = Dinner) camp fire cooked dinners Air-conditioned 13 seat 4WD vehicle All tours as per itinerary Scenic Flight from Cape York to Cairns 7 nights camping accommodation 4wd Tour North & Fly South Departs Cairns: May 6, 22 Jun 5, 10, 24, 30 Jul 10, 15, 29, 31 Aug 12, 14, 26, 28 Sept 9, 11, 23, 25 Oct 7, 21 Nov 4, 18 COST PER PERSON: Camping Twin Share in Tents $2095 Camping Single in Tents $2270 The above prices are in Australian Dollars & valid for all departures in 2008

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Cape York Australia Safari

Cape York Australia Safari (Code: h7fd or 7df c/fa) Cape York Tour 7 Days 6 Nights - Fly one way and 4wd Tour the other way - Camping or Fully Accommodated TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Cape York Thursday Island Bramwell Station Somerset Bloomfield Track Lakefield National Park Cape Tribulation Cooktown Daintree National Park Fruit Bat Falls Weipa Lotus Bird Lodge 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 your accommodation. For the camping option people you will stay at Seisia which is ideally located within walking distance from the Seisia Wharf, a famous fishing spot. Your overnight accommodation for the camping option people will be in tent camping with on site toilet, shower & laundry. For the fully accommodated option people you will stay at the lovely Bamaga Resort which has resort rooms with ensuite facilities. 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 for the camping option people or the Bamaga Resort for the fully accommodated option people. 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 - Bramwell Station. Your overnight accommodation for the camping option people will be in tent camping with on site toilet, shower & laundry. For the fully accommodated option people you will stay in cabins which have share facilities. 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. Your overnight accommodation for the camping option people will be in tent camping with on site toilet, shower & laundry. For the fully accommodated option people you will stay at the Heritage Resort which has resort rooms with ensuite facilities. Day 5 Weipa - Lotus Bird Lodge (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 overnight campsite, Lotus Bird Lodge, which is set amongst shady eucalyptus trees running the banks of a large horseshoe shaped billabong. The local environment ranges from open Eucalypt woodland and gallery forests, to grassy plains, marshlands,creeks and lagoons, providing the ideal habitat for over 200 species of birds. Your overnight accommodation for the camping option people will be in tent camping with on site toilet, shower & laundry. For the fully accommodated option people you will stay in cabins with ensuite facilities. Day 6 Lotus Bird Lodge - 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 just to name a few. Your overnight accommodation for the camping option people will be in tent camping with on site toilet, shower & laundry. For the fully accommodated option people you will stay at the famous River of Gold Resort with ensuite facilities. 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. CAMPING TOUR INCLUDES: Meals as indicated (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = Dinner) 1 restaurant dinner 5 camp fire cooked dinners Air-conditioned 21 seat 4WD vehicle All tours as per itinerary Scenic Flight from Cairns to Cape York 5 nights camping accommodation 1 nights cabin accommodation FULLY ACCOMMODATED TOUR INCLUDES: Meals as indicated (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = Dinner) All restaurant dinners and breakfasts Air-conditioned 21 seat 4WD vehicle All tours as per itinerary Scenic Flight from Cairns to Cape York 3 nights accommodation with ensuite facilities 3 nights accommodation with share ensuite facilites Fly North & 4wd Tour South Departs Cairns: May 19 Jun 30 Jul 14, 28 Aug 11 25 Sep 8 22 Oct 6 20 4wd Tour North & Fly South Departs Cairns: May 13 27 Jun 10 24 Jul 8 22 Aug 5 19 Sep 2 16 Oct 14 COST PER PERSON: Camping Twin Share in Tents $1955 Accommodated Twin Share $2545 Accommodated Single $2895 The above prices are in Australian Dollars & valid 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09 NB If you take a camping option and travel in the low season of Sep you will be entitled to a $150 discount and if you take an accommodated option and travel in Sep, Oct you are entitled to a $300 discount. Campers are given 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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Cairns Cape York Tour

Cairns Cape York Tour (Code: h8fd or 8df c/fa) Cape York Tour 8 Days 7 Nights - Fly one way and 4wd Tour the other way - Fully Accommodated TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Cape York Thursday Island Bramwell Station Somerset Bloomfield Track Lakefield National Park Cape Tribulation Cooktown Daintree National Park Fruit Bat Falls Weipa Lotus Bird Lodge 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 your accommodation. For the camping option people you will stay at Seisia which is ideally located within walking distance from the Seisia Wharf, a famous fishing spot. Your overnight accommodation for the fully accommodated option people you will stay at the lovely Bamaga Resort which has resort rooms with ensuite facilities. 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 the Bamaga Resort for the fully accommodated option people. 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 - Bramwell Station. For the fully accommodated option people you will stay in cabins which have share facilities. 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. For the fully accommodated option people you will stay at the Heritage Resort which has resort rooms with ensuite facilities. Day 5 Weipa - Lotus Bird Lodge (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 overnight campsite, Lotus Bird Lodge, which is set amongst shady eucalyptus trees running the banks of a large horseshoe shaped billabong. The local environment ranges from open Eucalypt woodland and gallery forests, to grassy plains, marshlands,creeks and lagoons, providing the ideal habitat for over 200 species of birds. For the fully accommodated option people you will stay in cabins with ensuite facilities. Day 6 Lotus Bird Lodge - 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 just to name a few. For the fully accommodated option people you will stay at the famous River of Gold Resort with ensuite facilities. Day 7 Cooktown - Cape Tribulation (BLD) Leaving Cooktown your 4WD tour will pass the mysterious Black Mountain and the historic Lions Den Hotel. Traversing the jungle shrouded Bloomfield 4WD track to Cape Tribulation, where the rain forest meets the Great Barrier Reef. The afternoon is free to walk the beaches and tracks of the famous Daintree National Park. For the fully accommodated option people you will stay at the Cape Trib Beach House which has rain forest cabins with ensuite facilities. Day 8 Cape Tribulation - Cairns (BL) Again there is time for a leisurely morning exploring the wonders of Cape Tribulation before the safari crosses the Daintree River to begin the las leg of the journey home. Traveling south along the coast road the tour will stop at Hartley's Crocodile Adventure Park. Here you will enjoy an informative introduction to the flora and fauna you may have encountered in Cape York. A further scenic drive south along the Captain Cook Highway is the perfect completion to your Cape York Adventure arriving back in Cairns late afternoon and returned to your Cairns accommodation. FULLY ACCOMMODATED TOUR INCLUDES: Meals as indicated (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = Dinner) All restaurant dinners and breakfasts Air-conditioned 21 seat 4WD vehicle All tours as per itinerary Scenic Flight from Cairns to Cape York 6 nights accommodation with ensuite facilities 1 nights accommodation with share ensuite facilites Fly North & 4wd Tour South Departs Cairns: May 19 Jun 30 Jul 14, 28 Aug 11 25 Sep 8 22 Oct 6 20 4wd Tour North & Fly South Departs Cairns: May 13 27 Jun 10 24 Jul 8 22 Aug 5 19 Sep 2 16 Oct 14 COST PER PERSON: Fully Accommodated Twin Share $3,290 Fully Accommodated Single Enquire for price. The above prices are in Australian Dollars & valid for all departures in 2008 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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