Cape York Tours - 12 Day Cape York Fly / Drive 'Advanced' Camping Safari, Cape York Safaris, Cairns Tours

Cape York, one of Australia's last great wilderness regions extends 1000 kilometres north of Cairns. There's a magic here, spun by its vastness and amazing variety. You'll meet the animals and plants of the Australian bush in a habitat of crystal clear spring fed creeks and waterfalls, huge termite mounds and carnivorous plants. You'll feel the emotion and pride when you stand at the very Top of Australia!

The Cape York ‘Advanced’ Safari is a 12 day drive / fly camping safari which focuses on the nature of Cape York’s wilderness, a region of international conservation significance and perhaps Australia’s next World Heritage listed region.

Designed for Nature-lovers, Bird-watchers and Adventurers this safari travels off-the-beaten-track to see the rarely seen!

• A focus on the flora and fauna of Cape York’s wilderness, intentionally omitting the usual Cape York tourist urban icons
• Travel ‘off the beaten track’ to ‘see the rarely seen’, visit remote areas, enjoy new experiences and have fun
• OKA 4WD vehicle, safari trailer and associated equipment
• Two senior Wilderness Challenge Guides
• 2 x two-night camps
• One accommodated night at Moreton, permanent-tent safari camp
• One accommodated night at Seisia
• All meals, except lunch on three days and dinner on two days
• Ice for cold drinks
• Camping equipment, including twin-share tent and 100mm self-inflating mattress
• All Ferry, National Parks and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Site fees
• Airfare Bamaga to Cairns.

Day 1 - (LD) Your adventure begins departing Cairns and driving alongside deserted beaches, imposing coastal ranges and lush fields of sugarcane. Now you head west via the Rex Range where spectacular views can be seen from the edge of the escarpment across the Mossman Valley and the Daintree Delta to rainforest clad Thornton Peak. Later, you travel through productive cattle, sugar and orchard country to your destination, Kingfisher Park. Kingfisher Park is located in the rural community of Julatten. It is named after the Buff-breasted Paradise-Kingfisher that visits here to breed within the grounds late October through to mid-April. Within 1½ km of the lodge over 200 bird species have been recorded as well as many mammals, reptiles, insects, butterflies and plants. You camp here overnight.

Day 2 - (BLD) An energising early morning bird chorus before breaking camp and continuing west then north on the Peninsula Development Road into an outback landscape of termite mounds and cattle stations. Visit Split Rock where we’ll climb the sandstone escarpment (suitable footwear and reasonable fitness required) to view ancient ‘Quinkan’ Aboriginal Rock Art depicting life and customs here thousands of years ago. Travel on into Lakefield National Park, Queensland’s second largest at 537,000 hectares (1.25 million acres) and a great wildlife spotting opportunity. Camp in the National Park tonight

Day 3 - (BL) Waterlily covered billabongs, wildlife and a great variety of birdlife in Lakefield National Park this morning. You will head off to seek and record wildlife and birdlife in the surrounding wetland, savannah, woodland, open-forest and riparian habitats, the big prize being Red Goshawk, a rare and vulnerable species and Star Finch. Rejoin the main road and continue into Golden-shouldered Parrot country where you will stop to try to find this rare and endangered bird. Stay at Musgrave Roadhouse tonight. Dinner is at your own expense this evening.

Day 4 (BD) Transit to Iron Range National Park passing Coen and Archer Rivers along the way. A two night camp at a location which gives you the best chance to find the wildlife treasures of the Iron Range: The Eclectus Parrot, Green Python and Spotted Cuscus among others.

Day 5 (BLD) A whole day to continue your quest and to visit Portland Roads and Chili Beach. Maybe add Palm Cockatoo, Magnificent Riflebird, Trumpet Manucode, Wompoo Fruit-dove and the delightful White-faced Robin to your list today along with the elusive Yellow-billed Kingfisher and Marbled Frogmouth.

Day 6 (BD) Revisit Archer River this morning to re-supply, in preparation to venture into more remote areas, then travel north to Moreton on the Wenlock River. A break from setting up camp tonight because you will use Moreton’s permanent tent safari camp facilities.

Day 7 (BLD) 4WD adventure this morning as you travel the historic Telegraph Track north to your secluded wilderness camp for two nights.

Day 8 (BLD) Walk, swim, fish, bird watch or relax along the banks of this beautiful, remote wild river. Take the opportunity to try your luck fishing for Sooty Grunter, Barramundi and Saratoga today and the chance to see the White-streaked Honeyeater.

Day 9 (BLD) Continue north on the Telegraph Track stopping off at secluded hideaways along the way to explore and ponder the peaceful isolation of the area. Camp and relax beside another crystal clear, spring-fed creek.

Day 10 (BLD) Saltwater today as you travel west to the Gulf of Carpentaria. Stroll along the beach, search for crocodile tracks and try your luck fishing before a sunset to remember. Stay at a beachfront camp tonight.

Day 11 (BLD) Across the Peninsula to the Coral Sea crossing the Jardine River en-route. Today’s track will recall the tragic journey of Edmund Kennedy and Jackey Jackey. Maybe sight Rose-crowned and Superb Fruit-Doves today. A Northern Scrub-Robin would be an exciting find. Tonight you will camp near the east coast.

Day 12 (BL) Images of 'Robinson Crusoe' as you take a carefree stroll to comb the fascinating flotsam and jetsam washed ashore by the south-east trade winds. North to walk to the very Top of Australia; Cape York! Enjoy a little civilization at the end of the day, an air-conditioned room, hot shower and clean sheets are welcomed for a night. Celebrate on your last tonight together beside the tropical shore of Torres Strait.

Day 13 (B) A relaxed morning to reminisce before boarding your flight to fly over the Great Barrier Reef to Cairns ending your unforgettable adventures in Cape York’s wilderness.

Meal Codes: B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner

• October 20th

• AU$3895.00 per person twin-share
• AU$4415.00 per person sole-use

Please Note that this tour is not suitable for children under 14 years of age

• This tour operates with a minimum of 4 passengers
• This tour operates with a maximum of 10 passengers

• All drinks, except tea and coffee. Milk is provided for cereals, tea & coffee.
• Lunch on three days and dinner on two days
• Sleeping Bag (available for hire for $25.00 per person) / Pillow
• Items of a personal nature