General Information

Duration:

7 Days

Location Start:

Cairns hotels

Location Finish:

Cairns airport

Phone:

0740363562

Fax:

0740363765

Payment Types:

Cash, Paypal, Cheque, Travellers Cheque, Payment Transfer

We Speak:

English

Last updated: 09/10/2009

Itinerary

Day 1

CAIRNS – COOKTOWN (LD)

After an early morning pick up from your accommodation your adventure begins. Travelling north along the scenic Captain Cook Highway, through the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest meets the reef. Then making our way along the jungle shrouded Bloomfield Track, stopping off at the unique Lion’s Den Hotel, and the mysterious Black Mountain, arriving at the old gold port of Cooktown. Visit Captain Cooks Landing and Grassy Hill Lookout. ) Overnight accommodation at Cooktown – share facilities.)

Day 2

COOKTOWN - LAKEFIELD NATIONAL PARK - MUSGRAVE (BLD)

Heading west into the outback, we travel over the legendary Battle Camp Range to the Old Laura Homestead and Lakefield National Park (toad conditions permitted). An amalgamation of 3 huge cattle stations, now a haven for the many birds and animals native to this area. Lagoons, billabongs, and wide river lakes are home to both fresh and saltwater crocodiles. The afternoon finds us arriving at the old Musgrave telegraph station. (Accommodation option: share bathroom facilities) (Camping option: permanent campsite at the old Musgrave Telegraph station).(ST)

Day 3

MUSGRAVE - COEN – ARCHER RIVER – WEIPA (BLD)

After a leisurely morning, we continue north stopping off at the historic frontier gold town of Coen and the picturesque Archer River, before making our way to the bauxite-mining town of Weipa. Enjoy the spectacular sunset over the Gulf of Carpentaria. (Accommodation option: Heritage Resort – ensuite facilities) (Camping option: The permanent pre-erected campsite is located close to the beach, to enjoy spectacular sunsets over the Gulf of Carpentaria.) (STL)

Day 4

WEIPA - WENLOCK RIVER – BRAMWELL STATION (BD)

This morning you may wish to take an informative tour of the Weipa mining operation (own expense) or just relax by the pool. After lunch, we head for our overnight stay at a true blue Aussie cattle station, Bramwell Station. (Accommodation option: share facilities) (Camping option: overnight permanent camp site at a true blue Aussie cattle station, Bramwell Station.) (ST)

Day 5

BRAMWELL – FRUIT BAT FALLS – CAPE YORK (BLD)

After an early start, we head north travelling along part of the Old Telegraph Track to arrive at Fruit Bat Falls for lunch. Relax, swim, and enjoy this unique area with its enchanting waterfall. Then northwards across the Jardine River, to arrive at Cape York! We will be staying at Seisia. Seisia is ideally located for our next few days, being in walking distance from the Seisia Wharf, the departure point for the ferry to Thursday Island and a famous fishing spot. (Accommodation option: Cottage accommodation at Seisia Holiday Park – ensuite facilities.) (Camping option: permanent pre-erected base camp at Seisia campground) (STL)

Day 6

CAPE YORK - SOMERSET (BLD)

An unforgettable day! Stand at the very top of mainland Australia. We then visit Somerset (road conditions permitted), once the home of the legendary Jardine family and lunch on palm fringed Anchorage Beach which overlooks the Albany Passage. A walk on the beach completes your day before returning to base. (Accommodation option: Cottage accommodation at Seisia Holiday Park – ensuite facilities.) (Camping option: permanent pre-erected base camp at Seisia campground) (STL)

Day 7

CAPE YORK – THURSDAY ISLAND - CAIRNS (B)

An early morning departure as we cruise through island studded straits to explore our northern community, Thursday Island. Here you will be taken on a informative guided bus tour of the island and its picturesque Harbour, once home to the romantic pearl lugger fleet. Then board your plane at Horn Island for a scenic flight back to Cairns. ETA will be advised closer to the departure date.

Extra Information

Inclusions -

Cape York - Most Northern Tip of Australia

Exclusions -

Meals, unless mentioned on day to day itinerary.

Extras -

Upgrades available:
Accommodated Safari instead of camping:
May to August - $2695 per adult, $2425 per child
September - $2545 per adult, $2290 per child.
October - $2395 per adult, $2155 per child
Departure Dates & Availability for 2010: All the following tours are guaranteed to depart on the follow dates with a minimum of six passengers and road conditions permitting. This tour also operates in reverse on different dates to those below.
7 Day Cape York Tour - Drive North/ Fly South - Camping OR Accommodated: * May 11, 25 * June 8, 22 * July 6, 20 * Aug 3, 17 * Sep 14, 28 * Oct 12