Cape York Tours - 14 Day Cape York 'Overland / Sea' Camping Safari, Cape York Safaris, Cairns Tours

A Cape York Safari, combining the excitement of a cargo ship voyage between Cape York and Cairns with the adventure of a Cape York Safari. Visit Australia's largest tropical lowland rainforest, home to rare flora, fauna and remnants of rich mining and wartime history. In a style reminiscent of bygone coastal steamers, experience the colour and serenity of a Barrier Reef voyage, the magic of the Daintree, the magnificent isolation of the Peninsula wilderness and the diverse cultures of the Cape and Torres Straits.

• Cape Tribulation
• Bloomfield Track
• Historic Cooktown
• Lakefield National Park
• Iron Range National Park
• Chilli Beach
• Portland Roads
• Batavia Gold Fields Weipa
• Telegraph Rd
• Twin Falls, Bamaga
• Thursday Island
• Cape York "The Tip"
• Historic Somerset
• MV Trinity Bay
• Great Barrier Reef Marine Park

Day 1 Thursday (LD) Cairns, Cape Tribulation, Cooktown
Early morning pick up from your Cairns accommodation. Through the pristine Daintree Rainforests and over the soaring verdant heights of the Bloomfield Track to Cooktown. A step back in time as we explore the historic old port.

Day 2 Friday (BD) Lakefield National Park
Enjoy a morning of sightseeing and viewing significant landmarks and sites so important to all Australians. Via the rugged Battlecamp Range, pioneer cattle stations and the old coach road to arrive at the massive wildlife haven, Lakefield National Park.

Day 3 Saturday (BLD) Musgrave, Coen, Archer River
Historic interludes as we visit the last old Telegraph Station, Musgrave, and the once vibrant gold rush town of Coen, before reaching our overnight stop at the Archer River.

Day 4 Sunday (BLD) Iron Range National Park
Cross the Wenlock and Pascoe Rivers before entering Iron Range National Park via Tozers Gap. The park features the largest area of tropical lowland rainforest remaining in Australia. Rare fauna and flora include cuscus, palm cockatoos, eclectus parrots, green pythons, palms and orchids. There is also impressive coastal and mountain range scenery. Overnight camp in Iron Range.

Day 5 Monday (BLD) Portland Roads, Chilli Beach, WW2 Sites
An exciting day spent visiting significant historical sites and breathtaking coastal scenery. Portland Roads, once a vital sea port for miners and the wartime airfields, now affords the locals a relaxed lifestyle in an idyllic tropical setting. War time gun emplacements are silent sentinels around the headland, some are homes to the locals at the 'Roads. Chilli Beach is wide and long and fringed with palms. A truly magical spot overlooking Restoration Island, Blighs first landing point in 1792. Here you can explore and learn about the gold workings of the 1930's and the area around the airfield at Iron Range where there were major military installations. Anti-aircraft batteries, air raid shelters, the bakery complex and hospital site are a few to visit. Overnight Iron Range.

Day 6 Tuesday (BLD) Batavia Goldfields, Weipa
Travel West to visit the old Batavia (Wenlock) Gold Fields, an abandoned mining town. Then travel North by West across Piccaninny Plains and boundless savannah to Weipa, on the Gulf of Carpentaria. A veritable ‘Oasis in the wilderness’ and providing further contrast to your experience of this last frontier.

Day 7 Wednesday (BD) Wenlock River, Moreton Station
In the cool of the early morning, an optional Weipa Mine Tour (own cost, as is lunch). With the Gulf of Carpentaria behind you, pass through huge cattle runs to arrive at the fast flowing Wenlock River. Overnight camp is at Old Moreton Telegraph Station.

Day 8 Thursday (BLD) Telegraph Road, Twin Falls
A really challenging route today, fording fast flowing streams and traverse rugged 4WD tracks to overnight at the ideallic Twin Falls.

Day 9 Friday (BLD) Jardine River, Punsand Bay
Across the free flowing Jardine, a brief refuelling stop at Bamaga and onto your northern base camp for 3 nights.

Day 10 Saturday (BD) Thursday Island
Today's highlight is a cruise through the island dotted Straights to explore legendary old Thursday Island. A conducted bus tour is available (own cost, as is lunch) and is most enjoyable and informative. Afternoon return to your base camp.

Day 11 Sunday (BLD) Cape York, Somerset
An unforgettable day of achievement and interest. You will stand at the very tip of the continent. Visit the ruins of Somerset the once grandiose ‘Singapore of the Pacific’ (road conditions permitting) with pristine beaches and rocky headlands.

Day 12 Monday (BLD) Seisa, Commence Sea Leg
‘Barge Day’, The focus of all attention today is Seisia wharf, as the cargo ships from Cairns disgorge their cargo of fuel, building materials, indeed everything needed by the island and local communities. At 80 meters and over 3000 tonnes the Trinity Bay is the largest cargo vessel servicing the Torres Strait communities.

Day 13 Tuesday (BLD) Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
Total relaxation as you enjoy the company of the crew and new ship board companions.

Day 14 Wednesday (B) Disembark Cairns S
On arrival at Trinity Wharf your tour concludes when we return you to your pre-arranged accommodation.

14 Day Cape York Sea /Overland Camping Safari - Cairns to Cape York leg by Cargo Vessel ‘MV Trinity Bay’ Cape York to Cairns by 4 Wheel Drive

Day 1 Friday (LD) Depart Cairns-M.V. Trinity Bay
Day 2 Saturday (BLD) Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
Day 3 Sunday (BLD) Thursday Island, Horn Island
Day 4 Monday (BLD) Seisia-Bamaga-Punsand Bay
Day 5 Tuesday (BLD) Cape York-Somerset
Day 6 Wednesday (BLD) Twin Falls
Day 7 Thursday (BLD) Telegraph Track-Moreton Station
Day 8 Friday (BD) Weipa
Day 9 Saturday (BLD) Batavia Goldfields-Iron Range
Day 10 Sunday (BLD) Iron Range National Park
Day 11 Monday (BLD) Archer River
Day 12 Tuesday (BLD) Coen-Musgrave-Lakefield National Park
Day 13 Wednesday (BD) Cooktown
Day 14 Thursday (BL) Cape Tribulation-Cairns 2010 Fares & Depart Dates

• June 14th& 28th
• July 12th & 26th
• August 9th &23rd
• September 6th & 20th
• October 4th & 18th

• August 31st
• September 14th & 28th
• October12th &26th

• Private Cabin (Share Facilities): AU$3250.00 per person
• Share Cabin (Share Facilities) 3-4 passengers: AU$3150.00 per person

• Single Tent Supplement - Land Leg AU$80.00
• Single Supplement - Sea Leg - Available on request, subject to availability

• Private Cabin (Share Facilities) AU$3650.00 per person
• Share Cabin (Share Facilities) 3-4 passengers AU$3550.00 per person

• Single Tent Supplement - Land Leg AU$80.00
• Single Supplement - Sea Leg N/A

All fares are in Australian Dollars. Prices subject to change.

Single supplement on boat leg is unavailable in June, July, August and September, and available on request in May and October.

Sole traveller departures are available.

*Luggage Allowance is 12kg per person